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Hi, can anyone tell me what do I need to access Design/Dev Mode/whatever on a Figma link in order to export images from a Figma prototype?

I used to have an option to go to Design Mode or Dev Mode or Ask to Edit, but not anymore, something changed and I have no idea what and how. 

This is all very confusing and not having an option inside the preview is just bad UX .

 So, are you not viewing this option while in a prototype?

 


Correct, I used to have that option, not anymore


Might be a permissions thing, not sure if you're the owner of the file.

Anyway, you can try this to check:

  1. Copy the link of the prototype
  2. Paste it on a browser tab
  3. Change this piece in the link
    1. proto → design

Original (copied link):

https://figma.com/proto/0I5ivEL5fQuABREb7qBDgk/Segmented-Control-Using-Variables?t=e6dmO1x6YcTAzejq-0&scaling=min-zoom&content-scaling=fixed&page-id=0%3A1&node-id=1-11&starting-point-node-id=1%3A11

New link:

https://figma.com/design/0I5ivEL5fQuABREb7qBDgk/Segmented-Control-Using-Variables?t=e6dmO1x6YcTAzejq-0&scaling=min-zoom&content-scaling=fixed&page-id=0%3A1&node-id=1-11&starting-point-node-id=1%3A11

Access it and check if you have permissions to view it.


Thank you giliard! Your solution took me to a request access page.

It seems the owner didn’t actually grant me the access or there’s some other issue on his side, hope this works. 

Bless you for your time & knowledge!

 


You're welcome! Glad I could help.