FigRay DocsUse Cases
Figure types and research workflows where FigRay is most useful.
Common Figure Types
| Figure type | Best for | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Graphical abstract | Review articles and research summaries | A short study summary and desired flow. |
| Mechanism diagram | Cell biology, pathways, disease mechanisms | Key actors, stages, arrows, and labels. |
| Workflow schematic | Methods, protocols, pipelines | A numbered step list. |
| Conceptual comparison | Explaining conditions, methods, or interventions | A table of differences and desired layout. |
| Slide figure | Talks, lab meetings, grant presentations | A rough idea, previous draft, or screenshot. |
| Editable final figure | Final cleanup and presentation editing | A generated image ready for vectorization. |
Example Workflows
- Paste a short summary of the paper section.
- Ask for a graphical abstract with 3-5 stages.
- Revise the layout and required labels in the Image Generation module.
- Vectorize when the figure is close to final.
- Export the final format for manuscript preparation.
- List the experimental steps in order.
- Ask for a vertical or left-to-right workflow.
- Keep labels short and numbered.
- Redraw any confusing step region.
- Export for SOPs, slides, or training material.
- Start from the specific biological question or therapeutic strategy.
- Ask for a clean schematic with minimal text.
- Add a reference slide if you want to preserve layout.
- Vectorize when you need editable slide assets or final alignment.
Review before sharing
AI-generated scientific figures can look polished even when a label, arrow, scale, or biological relationship is wrong. Treat FigRay as a production aid, not as the final scientific authority.