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Lines (vector paths) play an essential role in my graphics. 

The lines take the form of various basic geometric shapes:
circles, ellipses, squares, rectangles, triangles, polygons.

It must be possible to change the width of these lines with ease.

In Illustrator, you can create vector paths based on basic shapes.

Is it true that this is not possible in Figma?

Correct, converting a basic shape into an area with a stroke using "Outline Stroke" is not a solution. After that, the width of the lines can no longer be changed.

I do not want to draw vector paths from basic shapes manually using the Pen Tool.

Thank you : )


 

I found the answer myself : )

 

It works without any problems. 

Each basic shape becomes a path by removing the fill automatically.

It can then be freely shaped then. It can be cut up.

 

Why didn't I notice this immediately?

Because figma still displays the term ellipse (as an example of a basic shape) in the left sidebar instead of the term vector.

 

I am happy about this very nice feature of figma : ) that it is so easy to create paths based on basic shapes.

 

Currently i'm still looking for a way to connect point 1 of path a with point 1 of path b.

 

I can't do that yet.

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