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What does the UI Sketcher do?

UI Sketcher is an extension for Visual Studio Code that uses GPT-4 Vision to convert user interface sketches into code. Users can draw their UI designs on an integrated drawing board and generate code with the 'Make Real' feature.

How does the UI Sketcher transform UI sketches into code?

UI Sketcher uses the capabilities of GPT-4 Vision to interpret hand-drawn user interface designs. Once the design is finalized, the user can click the 'Make Real' button to generate the corresponding code.

How do I generate code using UI Sketcher?

To generate code using UI Sketcher, users need to open a text file, set their cursor at the point where they wish the code to be generated, open the drawing board, sketch their desired UI, and click 'Make Real'. This will generate the relevant code which will be placed wherever the user's cursor is located in the open text file.

What is the role of the 'Make Real' button in the UI Sketcher?

The 'Make Real' button in UI Sketcher is the trigger for converting the drawn user interface sketch into code. After a user sketches out their UI on the inbuilt drawing board, they click this button to create the equivalent code.

How does the UI Sketcher provide a real-time view of the generated user interface?

UI Sketcher provides a real-time view of the generated user interface by providing a live preview URL. Users can iterate through this URL to see their drafted UI in real-time as they modify it in the sketcher.

What is the compatibility of UI Sketcher with Tailwind and Svelte?

UI Sketcher has shown excellent compatibility with Tailwind and Svelte. While it hasn't been tested across many stacks, it has performed exceptionally well with these two.

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What custom settings does the UI Sketcher offer?

UI Sketcher offers several custom settings to specifically tailor the generated code to a project's needs. These include project package considerations, the ability for custom instructions, setting a preview URL, and setting maximum token generation.

How does UI Sketcher tailor the generated code to the project's needs?

UI Sketcher tailors the generated code to the project's needs through its custom settings feature. It takes into account details like project packages, custom instructions, preview URL, and maximum token generation to generate code that suits the individual needs of the project.

What considerations are there in UI Sketcher for project packages, custom instructions, preview URL, and maximum token generation?

In UI Sketcher, the settings for project packages, custom instructions, preview URL, and maximum token generation offer key customization options. With these, the extension can generate code that considers the packages used in the project, includes specific instructions, provides a URL for real-time preview, and adjusts the amount of token generation.

How does the UI Sketcher handle the OpenAI API token securely?

UI Sketcher handles the OpenAI API token securely by storing it in a secret store managed by VSCode. The token is never shared with third parties ensuring high levels of security.

What measures does the UI Sketcher take to ensure user data privacy and protection?

UI Sketcher ensures user data privacy and protection by securely managing the OpenAI API token. This token is stored in a secret store managed by VSCode, and isn't shared with anyone else.

What is the process to install the UI Sketcher extension for Visual Studio Code?

To install the UI Sketcher extension for Visual Studio Code, users need to visit the Visual Studio marketplace. Once installed, users should run the command UI Sketcher: Set OpenAI API Token to store their token securely in a VSCode managed secret store.

Can I see a live preview of the code I've drawn with the UI Sketcher?

Yes, you can see a live preview of the code you've drawn with the UI Sketcher. After you click 'Make Real' to generate the code, you may use a preview URL to view the live representation of your sketch.

How do I set up the OpenAI API token with UI Sketcher?

To set up the OpenAI API token with UI Sketcher, once the extension has been installed, run the command 'UI Sketcher: Set OpenAI API Token'. This will store your token securely in a secret store handled by VSCode.

What is the 'Make Real' command in UI Sketcher?

In UI Sketcher, the 'Make Real' command is the trigger for transforming the UI sketch into code. After drawing their UI, users click on 'Make Real' to automatically generate code for the sketch.

What type of UI sketches can I create with UI Sketcher?

With UI Sketcher, users can create any kind of user interface sketches that can be converted into code. The exact types of interfaces are not limited by the tool but are instead dependent on the user's design and use of the integrated drawing board.

In what format does the UI Sketcher return the generated code?

UI Sketcher returns the generated code in the format of the tailored tech stack of the project which includes excellent compatibility with Tailwind and Svelte. The exact output format can be customized according to the user's needs.

Can I configure the UI Sketcher to fit the specific needs of my project?

Yes, you can configure UI Sketcher to fit the specific needs of your project. It offers several settings that can tailor the generated code to your project's needs, including the consideration of project packages, the ability to include custom instructions, setting a preview URL, and determining the maximum number of tokens to generate.

What happens if the UI Sketcher doesn't support my tech stack?

It's not explicitly stated what happens if UI Sketcher doesn't support your tech stack. However, it has been tested and works well with Tailwind and Svelte. General application efficiency may depend on the compatibility with other tech stacks.

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