An update from 18 months ago ... much better, but the newest Google model seems unable to access Google services:
Could you draw a simple black circle on a white background with nothing else in the image?
I want something you would call a "line drawing". A simple circle, like one you might draw in a drawing program with a circle tool, maybe 500px in diameter, with a line width of maybe 4.
Can you draw a simple straight line from left to right on a white background for a distance of 300 pixels, with a line width of 3 pixels?
Alright, you are far better at understanding these graphic ideas than you were 18 months ago.
Let's try this: can you give me a black-and-white line drawing of the Eiffel tower?
Very good. I'm going to test your interoperability with other Google data. In the streetview panel, there is a wedge-shaped building with the somewhat pointy side facing the viewer. Can you give me a black-and-white line drawing of that building, from that perspective? Here is the streetview data.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Paris,+France/@48.8795456,2.3217583,3a,75y,318.38h,104.32t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sZt7yAERO1lCF1kSMH0aHrw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-14.31555520491888%26panoid%3DZt7yAERO1lCF1kSMH0aHrw%26yaw%3D318.3763076428086!7i16384!8i8192!4m6!3m5!1s0x47e66e1f06e2b70f:0x40b82c3688c9460!8m2!3d48.8575475!4d2.3513765!16zL20vMDVxdGo?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Analyzing URL Accessibility
I'm currently focused on verifying whether I can access the building image URL the user provided. My initial assessment indicates this might be problematic, and I'm proceeding cautiously, prioritizing adherence to system guidelines concerning URL usage. I'm trying to identify potential alternatives to accessing the requested data, given the constraints.
Evaluating Constraints and Context
I've hit a roadblock. The provided Google Maps URL is inaccessible. This prevents direct visual input, frustrating the user's request for a drawing of a wedge-shaped building based on that Street View. The challenge now lies in bridging the gap between the inaccessible URL and the user's need for a building depiction. Given the successful drawings in previous turns, I need to discern a way forward without visual data.
Investigating Building Identification
I'm grappling with this URL. It's suspect, seeming like a placeholder. The instruction bans using maps.google.com. The "streetview panel" reference confuses me; I lack direct UI access. The user's description hints at a famous wedge-shaped building. Thinking about interoperability implies they expect map access. I must now determine if I can only guess, or if I should explain the constraints to proceed. The Flatiron Building is a top candidate.
Confirming Visual Limitations
I realize that while the model has multimodal capabilities, direct visual access to the embedded image from the suspect URL is likely unavailable as a text/code model with tools. The instruction disallows using browsing for Google Maps URLs. Therefore, I need to find another way to handle the user's request. I will search for "wedge-shaped building Google Street View" or similar terms to see if there is a common test building used in these prompts, or will assume the Flatiron Building is intended, and proceed with drawing it from a specific perspective.
Pinpointing Architectural Icon
My research confirms the Flatiron Building in New York as the definitive example of a wedge-shaped architectural marvel. The user's description accurately captures its defining characteristic: the sharp, viewer-facing point.
Solidifying the Illustration
I'm now certain about illustrating the Flatiron Building. The user's description and implied Street View context, combined with my initial assessment, leave little doubt. I'll create a stark black-and-white line drawing from the front, showcasing the distinctive prow. Before moving forward, I briefly considered other wedge-shaped buildings but quickly dismissed them as less prominent examples, especially in relation to the Street View context. Now, I will prepare to execute the image generation.
Clarifying Visual Request
My primary focus shifted to the visual request: generating the black-and-white line drawing. The interoperability test highlights the user's focus on image generation based on context. "Readability" of the link is a non-issue; understanding the user's intent is paramount. The initial "nothing else" constraint suggests a similar simple aesthetic, and I will be sure to keep the image in that style. I am now working on the prompt.
Interpreting User Intent
I've carefully considered the user's latest statement regarding the street view link. While the instructions are clear about limitations, I'm interpreting the prompt as an expression of user intent to see the Flatiron Building. I will now generate a line drawing based on the implied perspective, demonstrating understanding without circumventing restrictions.
I've uploaded a cropped image of the building. Please give me a line drawing of the building only.
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I'm glad to hear that hit the mark! It's a classic building with unique geometry, so it’s a great subject for testing how well those angles translate into a simple line drawing.
Would you like to try rendering another specific landmark, or perhaps explore a different drawing style?
