Getting Started with Renderiq

Welcome to Renderiq - the AI-powered architectural visualization platform that transforms your sketches and prompts into photorealistic renders and videos using Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview model.

What is Renderiq?

Renderiq is a comprehensive AI architectural visualization platform designed for architects, designers, and creative professionals. Using Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview and Gemini 2.5 Flash models, Renderiq enables you to:

• Transform architectural sketches into photorealistic visualizations
• Generate high-quality images and videos from text prompts
• Iterate on designs with version-controlled render chains
• Organize work into projects with advanced project management
• Share and discover renders in the public gallery

Key Features

AI-Powered Rendering

• Google Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview: State-of-the-art image generation
• Google Gemini 2.5 Flash: Fast text generation and chat capabilities
• Multiple Quality Levels: Standard, High, and Ultra quality options
• Aspect Ratio Control: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, and 21:9 support

Project Management

• Project Organization: Create and manage multiple architectural projects
• Render Chains: Version-controlled sequences of related renders
• Automatic Chain Creation: Default chains created automatically for new projects
• Project Slugs: URL-friendly project identifiers for easy sharing

Unified Chat Interface

• Conversational Rendering: Chat-based interface for natural interaction
• Image Upload Support: Upload sketches and reference images
• Version References: Reference previous renders using @mentions (@v1, @v2, @latest)
• Real-time Preview: See renders as they're generated

Canvas Editor

• Node-Based Workflows: Visual programming with React Flow
• Workflow Automation: Create complex rendering pipelines
• Auto-save: Automatic saving of canvas state

Credit System

• Flexible Billing: Credit-based system for pay-as-you-go usage
• Subscription Plans: Monthly plans with included credits
• Transaction History: Track all credit usage and purchases

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Create Your Account

1. Navigate to the Sign Up page
2. Choose your signup method:
   • Email/Password: Traditional signup with email verification
   • OAuth: Quick signup with Google or GitHub
3. Verify your email (if using email/password)
4. Complete your profile setup

Step 2: Create Your First Project

1. Navigate to /dashboard/projects or /render
2. Click "New Project" or "Create Project"
3. Enter a project name and optional description
4. Upload an initial sketch (optional) or use the shape generator
5. Click "Create Project"

Step 3: Generate Your First Render

1. Go to /render or select your project
2. Enter a descriptive prompt in the chat interface
3. Configure settings:
   • Style: Choose from predefined styles
   • Quality: Standard (1 credit), High (2 credits), or Ultra (3 credits)
   • Aspect Ratio: Select your preferred ratio
4. Click "Generate" or press Enter
5. Wait for your render to complete

Step 4: Iterate and Refine

1. Review your generated render
2. Use version references to build on previous renders
3. Upload reference images for style transfer
4. Adjust prompts and settings for better results
5. Create render chains to track iterations

System Architecture

Renderiq uses a modern, scalable architecture:

• Frontend: Next.js 15 with React 19 and TypeScript
• Backend: Next.js Server Actions for internal operations
• API Routes: External API endpoints for integrations
• Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM
• Storage: Supabase Storage for file management
• Authentication: Supabase Auth with OAuth support
• AI Models: Google Generative AI (Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash)

Credit Costs

Understanding credit costs helps you plan your usage:

• Image Generation:

  • Standard Quality: 1 credit
  • High Quality: 2 credits
  • Ultra Quality: 3 credits

• Video Generation:

  • Base Cost: 5 credits
  • Duration Multiplier: Scales with video length
  • Model Multiplier: Higher quality models cost more

• Upscaling: Varies based on scale factor and quality

What's Next?

Now that you understand the basics:

• Making Your Account - Detailed account setup and management
• Around the App - Complete guide to all features and pages
• Creating Your First Project - Step-by-step project creation
• Creating Your First Chain - Organize renders with chains
• Unified Chat Interface - Master the rendering interface
• Prompt Engineering - Write effective prompts for better results

Need Help?

• Check Known Issues for common problems and solutions
• Review the Changelog for recent updates
• Contact support for additional assistance

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