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Joakim_Strandell
Joakim_Strandell
March 18, 2021
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Add constraints to shapes inside union

  • March 18, 2021
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Is there a way in Figma to add constraints to shapes inside a union. For example I need to create a modal window with an arrow that keeps it position on resize. Or is there an other way to do this?

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    Gleb
    Gleb
    Power Member
    March 19, 2021

    Yes, you need to wrap the union in a frame, then you will be able to assign constraints to elements inside of it. Constraints can only be set on objects inside frames, and groups/boolean operation objects are ignored, the objects inside of them will stick to the outer frame.

      Jonathan_Schmitz
      Jonathan_Schmitz
      November 29, 2024

      This bug still exists three years later. This is the (unfortunately annoying) workaround. Thank you!

      Not sure why Figma’s interface would pretend to let us change constraints that are then ignored anyway 😦

      Gleb
      Gleb
      Power Member
      November 30, 2024

      Not a bug. Groups work this way too, and you can not only change constraints but also colors and other properties, however the group itself doesn’t have any of such properties, it changes the objects inside.

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