ComfyUI Node: 🪛 Show any value to console/display

Show any [Crystools]:

The "Show any [Crystools]" node is designed to help you debug and visualize any value by displaying it in the console or on the display. This node is particularly useful for AI artists who need to inspect and verify the values of various parameters or data structures during the creation and manipulation of their AI-generated art. By providing a straightforward way to output any value, this node simplifies the debugging process and ensures that you can easily track and understand the data flow within your projects.

Show any [Crystools] Input Parameters:

any_value

This parameter accepts any value that you want to display. It can be a single value or a list of values. If a list is provided, each item in the list will be processed and displayed. This parameter is essential for inspecting the content of variables or data structures during debugging.

console

This boolean parameter determines whether the value should be printed to the console. It accepts a list with a single boolean value, where True enables console output and False disables it. The default value is False. Enabling this option is useful for logging purposes or when you need to see the output directly in the console.

display

This boolean parameter controls whether the value should be displayed on the UI. It accepts a list with a single boolean value, where True enables UI display and False disables it. The default value is True. This option is helpful when you want to visualize the value within the user interface of your application.

prefix

This string parameter allows you to add a prefix to the displayed value. It accepts a list with a single string value. The prefix is useful for adding context or labels to the output, making it easier to identify the source or purpose of the displayed value.

Show any [Crystools] Output Parameters:

ui

This output parameter returns a dictionary containing the display settings and the text to be shown. The dictionary includes the following keys: console, display, prefix, and textToDisplay. The textToDisplay key holds the actual value that will be shown on the UI. This output is crucial for integrating the node's functionality into your application's user interface and ensuring that the displayed information is accurate and meaningful.

Show any [Crystools] Usage Tips:

• Use the console parameter to log values during debugging sessions, which can help you trace issues and understand the data flow.
• Utilize the prefix parameter to add meaningful labels to your output, making it easier to identify and differentiate between multiple values being displayed.
• Combine the display and console parameters to simultaneously visualize values on the UI and log them in the console for comprehensive debugging.

Show any [Crystools] Common Errors and Solutions:

"source exists, but could not be serialized."

• Explanation: This error occurs when the value provided cannot be converted to a string or JSON format for display.
• Solution: Ensure that the value you are trying to display is serializable. If it is a complex object, consider converting it to a simpler format before passing it to the node.

"any_value is not a list"

• Explanation: This warning indicates that the provided any_value is not a list, which may affect how the value is processed and displayed.
• Solution: If you intend to display multiple values, ensure that any_value is provided as a list. If you are displaying a single value, you can ignore this warning.