Interface Guide
Learn about the ComfyUI interface layout and basic operations.
Interface Overview
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Menu Bar │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ │
│ Canvas Area │
│ (Node Editor) │
│ │
│ │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Status Bar │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Sidebar (Toggle):
┌──────────┐
│ Node List │
│ Search │
└──────────┘Main Areas
Menu Bar
| Menu | Description |
|---|---|
| File | New, Open, Save, Import, Export |
| Edit | Undo, Redo, Copy, Paste, Delete |
| View | Zoom, Grid, Sidebar |
| Settings | Preferences, Extensions |
Canvas Area
The main workspace where you create and connect nodes.
Operations:
- Scroll: Zoom in/out
- Middle Mouse Drag: Pan canvas
- Click Node: Select
- Drag Node: Move position
- Drag Connection: Connect nodes
Sidebar
Toggle with the button on the left edge:
- Node Library: Search and add nodes
- Workflow: Load/save workflows
Node Operations
Adding Nodes
Method 1: Double-click canvas
- Double-click empty area
- Type node name (e.g., "KSampler")
- Select from dropdown
Method 2: Right-click menu
- Right-click canvas
- Select "Add Node"
- Browse categories
Connecting Nodes
- Click output port (bottom of node)
- Drag to input port (top of target node)
- Release to connect
Connection Colors:
| Color | Type |
|---|---|
| Orange | Model |
| Blue | CLIP |
| Green | Latent |
| Gray | Image |
Deleting Nodes
- Delete Key: Remove selected nodes
- Right-click: Context menu → Delete
Workflow Management
Saving Workflow
Ctrl + S or File → Save
Loading Workflow
Ctrl + O or File → Open
Workflow Format
- .json: Standard ComfyUI format
- .PNG: Embedded in image metadata
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + S | Save |
Ctrl + Z | Undo |
Ctrl + Y | Redo |
Ctrl + C | Copy |
Ctrl + V | Paste |
Ctrl + A | Select All |
Delete | Delete |
Space + Drag | Pan canvas |
Ctrl + Mouse Wheel | Zoom |
Queue System
Generate Queue
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Queue Prompt | Generate current workflow |
| Clear Queue | Clear pending tasks |
Batch Generation
Set batch_size in EmptyLatentImage node to generate multiple images.
Settings
Access via Settings menu or right-click canvas:
- Theme: Light/Dark mode
- Quality: Preview resolution
- VRAM: Memory optimization
- Extensions: Manage plugins
Common Operations
Center View
Double-click empty canvas or press Home key.
Zoom to Fit
Press Ctrl + 0 or right-click → Fit View.
Search Nodes
Press Ctrl + F and type node name.
Next Steps
- Node Reference - Learn about each node
- Workflow Examples - Explore workflow templates
- Basic Tutorials - Start with fundamentals