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Based on the plugin Effect API page, I would assume this is the right format for assigning an drop shadow to a node:


newFrame.effects = [{

type: “DROP_SHADOW”,

color: {r: 0, g: 0, b: 0, a: 1},

offset: { x: 0, y: 4},

radius: 4,

}];


Unfortunately it fails silently. Anyone know how to do this properly?


Also, for any Figma team members out there, would be great to:



  • Get an error that highlights the malformed property causing this to fail

  • Have an example on the API page

Add all required properties (including blendMode, visible).

figma.com

You should see errors in the console.

Hey @tank666, thanks!


I didn’t notice the ? syntax on the variable names. That fixed it! 🙌


Notes to the Figma team:



  • Why are properties like visible and blendMode not given very obvious defaults of true and NORMAL respectively? The blendMode description even says, "The typical default value is “NORMAL”.

  • Showing an error for what’s missing would be amazing!

  • Stating required in plain text in the description would be way harder to miss.

Oops. Was missing the error amongst other noise.

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