Generate Icons Directly from the Database

This workflow is ideal when you need quick exports without building a collection first. You choose icons, optionally apply overlays, preview generated results, then export files.

Step 1 - Select base icons

1. Open an icon family and category in the Icon Sets panel.
2. Select one or more icons in the icon list.
3. Use Ctrl or Shift for multi-selection.

Step 2 - Add overlays (optional)

1. Choose one or more overlays in the Overlays panel.
2. Review generated combinations in the Generated Icons panel.
3. Change overlay positions with the corner buttons or F5-F8 shortcuts.

Step 3 - Inspect generated results

If you selected multiple icons and overlays, IconGenerator builds all combinations automatically. Example: 5 icons x 3 overlays = 15 generated outputs.

Step 4 - Export icon files

1. Use File -> Create Generated Icon Files (F3).
2. Select destination folder, formats, and sizes.
3. Click OK to generate files.

When to switch to collections

Use direct generation for one-off tasks. Move to AXICP collections when you need a persistent icon list, naming conventions, and repeatable exports across releases.

Related links

• Workflow overview
• Generating icons
• Build project collections