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I was just kicked out of Figma, directed to log in again. Once I did log in, two very important drafts were completely missing. Not in deleted, trash, or in any other place. I cannot overstate how important these files are to me, and how much I need them back asap. What caused this?? How can I fix it??

Does anyone know what is this icon and how I can create it?

I can't access all the links of figma. It says "This website cannot be accessed". I need to open a VPN to access it normally, but other colleagues of mine can access it normally. The computer has been restarted and the network is normal. I don't know why I can't access it. I want to ask if anyone has this problem and how to solve it?Thank you! 

I’m currently designing a dashboard with a base size of 1920x1080 and making it responsive using Auto Layout, so it can be previewed properly at 1280x832 and fit the screen responsively. Is there any specific method to keep the top bar in a fixed position when using Auto Layout in Figma, other than using "Ignore Auto Layout", since that method doesn’t support fully responsive layouts?I’ve attached a video to help clarify the issue.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GH6t5Mp8KF2VIXuZpbyOGoKWR8hjz84a/view?usp=sharing

Memory usage was very high on a Figma design file. Fixed it by removing hidden layers.How do I show the improvement in memory usage before and after the fix has been applied?

const allVariables = await figma.variables.getLocalVariablesAsync("COLOR"); const mainVar = allVariables.find(v => v.name === "Some/Random/color"); if (!mainVar) { console.error("Color variable 'main' not found."); return; } else { console.error("Color found -> ", mainVar); } const circle = figma.createRectangle(); circle.resize(64, 64); circle.cornerRadius = 50; circle.name = "Color Circle"; circle.x = component.width - circle.width - 10; circle.y = (component.height - circle.height) / 2; circle.fills = []; Hi all!I’m struggling to apply a variable from my list to the Rectangle I created with the pluginAPI. All solutions that I come across tend to pull the value of the variable out and apply it to the circle/rectangle. However, I lose the relationship with the list of variables that appear in my fill area/widget. Surely I should be able to apply the ‘key’ of the variable and figma will take the value an apply it to my circle/rectangle automagically? I’ve be

Is there a way to view / see the frame outlines on a page in figma. I’ve tried everything in view mode and i’ve searched forums but have had no luck. I’m essentially trying to create a template with frame outlines i can drop images into. The only thing i’ve found that comes close is the view > Outlines > Show outlines but that obvs makes your content disappear.Thanks, 

I’ve created a prototype with variables incl. strings for text layers and booleans for showing hiding input fields. It works fine on Mac, Chrome/ Edge / Safari and in the Figma client. ~ But when someone on a PC is viewing it in chrome, it does not show. Which ofc. is a problem when all your users are using a PC 🫠 Anyone else experiencing this problem? Anyone else experiencing this?

Background: I was creating designs using components from a design library (let's call it Alpha design library/Alpha DL). Alpha DL is a common design library used across multiple products. Different variable modes with unique colors were defined for each product and labeled as 'Brand'. Whenever I created a wireframe, the components pulled in from Alpha DL had the default mode, which I then overrode at the page level by selecting the brand pertaining to my product (e.g., Product G).Current Situation: We now have our own design library (let's call it Beta design library/Beta DL) with a single mode variable collection and published components. I created a new work file within the same Figma project using Beta DL, which is separate from the team and project where Alpha DL resides.Problem: Every time I copy and paste any design from a previous file into my new working file, it defaults to the properties of the Alpha DL mode. In the variables options, I do not see the variables I created in B

This is the screen I’ve designed. It has two scrolls, a vertical one in the whole frame and one in the horizontally stacked cards. This is the same screen in prototype view after I’ve scrolled back and forth. Any ideas whats wrong or if its a known bug? Thanks and sorry, I wasn’t able to find anything like this in the search.

What are your KEY takeaways from participating in this LEAP Program? What commitments will you make as you continue to develop your leadership skills? What commitments are you making as a group? What recommendations do you have for the program?

I'm building a CGPA calculator in Figma using variables, but it’s giving strange results—any idea why?Hey everyone! 👋So I’m working on a simple CGPA calculator prototype using Figma variables (just for demo purposes, not full logic), and I’ve run into an odd issue. I've set up number keys from 1 to 9, and I'm using a variable called #Result to store and display the user's CGPA or input.Here's the interaction logic I’m using:Every time a number key (say 7) is clicked, I update the variable like this:Result = Result * 10 + 7So, ideally, the input flow should look like: 0 → 7 → 77 → 777 → 7777 → …But what’s happening instead:After a few clicks, it suddenly turns into: 77777776 → 777777792 → -2147483648 😩…and then it stops responding.

Hi there! Could someone help me out fixing this - my background shape does not scroll with the content. It did on other screens but I could’t figure out why it worked there. Will add some screenshots below  

I’m trying to use it, but I hate it. Are there any hacks to keep the old UI after April 30? Please let me know!

Hi I have an issue where I have a Frame with Auto Layout applied, featuring 20px padding on all sides. Within this frame, I have an email design. I’ve set the container frame to allow scrolling for the email, which works fine, but the bottom padding is being ignored. Am I missing something?

In Material Design 2 (M2), there are a lot of elements made out of a color from the palette (hex code, no opacity) and an transparency depending of the expected result. For example, a primary text can be a solid #000000 and a secondary text the same #000000 with a transparency set to 64%, resulting in a grey text blended with the background color. My design system uses the same approach today. Therefore design tokens works like this: Color Palette tokens are based on a hex code Color Usage tokens are based on Color Palette tokens + opacity % While playing with the new Variables feature in Figma, I noticed that it seems not possible to set an opacity to an existing variable. We can set an RGBA value, but no Variable + Opacity as far as I know. Plus, looking at Unlock design system scalability with variables presentation during Config 2023, it seems that variables for Opacity will come in V2, but looks like there’s no plan to apply opacity on a color variable in a “parent” variable…

When I apply a string variable to the text that is not text property (of a component), it jumps to the current selection as expected, so that I can select the intended option right away after mistakenly selecting the wrong one, or simply, select one in the same folder as it is the whole point of putting things in folders. But if it’s a text property in a component, it won’t jump to the selected variable. (img2) Happens with every single text property. Why? Is it a bug, or is it a feature to drive me crazy?

Does anyone know how to retrieve /figmeta from a frame on Figma?

Hi, can a shortcut be assigned to directly access plugin search results? Or is it only working for individual commands

Hello! I’ve been looking high and low for trainers who might be interested in doing an in-person beginners training workshop in Scotland, but I’ve had a nightmare finding anyone who is interested (willing to pay ofc!) Is there a repository of trainers/a list anywhere that I can turn to? Thank you! 🙂

Hello - I almost can’t believe I’m posting this. I have read through all the help files, watched four training videos on Pluralsight plus countless YT videos. I’m absolutely not grasping something very basic!I’m a long time full stack software developer (obviously the problem here), I apparently think very differently than you design folk! ;)All I am trying to do is create a simple wireframe. I completely understand how to create from scratch all the way to a prototype, no issue there.I’m “trying” to use a free wireframe “file” from the community. I “liked”, “bookmarked” brought into Figma etc. but no matter what I do, I can’t get it, or any of it’s assets/components to show up in my project file under assets so I can use them in my fresh design file. I have been screwing with this for three days and I’m am completely ready to jump out my window! I have never ran into a technical problem I couldn’t figure out! This one has me.What extremely obvious and basic concept am I totally missin

guide me plz from where take a start i don’t having idea bout a design it’s my first time in this field

Hi All, Sorry if you guys have been around this one before but, does anyone know a Figma course that would suit a user who uses Figma but who lacks in-depth knowledge? As a Head of Design I jump in and out and express ideas using Figma, but it’s my team who are immersed in it everyday and I’d like to focus myself and improve my skills so that I can be far more hands on - for when we get work peaks. I’m hoping for a course from a recognised academy, not a scattering of YouTube content. I’d like a course that brushes up on the basics and then takes me through more in-depth use. Any ideas most welcome, thank you.

I have a component with 3 variants set for my carousel. I cannot get the slides to drag seamlessly. I have 1st slide connected to 2nd slide, 2nd slide connected to 1st slide, 2nd slide connected to 3rd slide and 3rd slide connected back to 2nd slide. I have had different outcomes each time I redo the same procedures. Sometimes I can drag through all slides, then back to 2nd slide but I can never drag 2nd slide back to 1st slide. I feel like there’s some priority that I have set up somewhere that I don’t know about. Please help.