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Hi all, Where can I find more information about the difference between “viewer” and “viewer-restricted”? I’ve found some topics in this forum but they were all unanswered and closed.

Curious if anyone can recommend a technique, or perhaps this is a feature request. I’m using a base design system with color variables (Material 3) and light/dark mode. I want to create a local variable for my project to handle an exception to the design system (a completely different variable is assigned in light vs dark mode, but both variables belong to the design system). Currently, I can only do this by using a second, local mode. It’s especially frustrating, because I’m not able to change the parent frame’s mode if the local variable isn’t a visible child (ie, it’s part of a state layer that appears on hover in a prototype). If I were to broaden the request, I guess it’s something like “more modularity and inheritance options for library/local variables”

Im exporting frames from Figma jam board into a PDF file each, when I importing the PDF into Powerpoint the first two frames look fine, the second two frames which I wider are cut off. When I open the PDF it displays fine, at the correct width no cropping. I’ve tried adding more height to the frame in Figma which did not help. I’ve also tried to add another object on the far right where the cropping occurs, but that did not help either. How can I eliminate this cropping issue? When I open the exported PDF file in Acrobat it says: “The dimensions of this page are out-of-range. page content might be truncated” There are no page size settings on the Figma export dialog box. The issue is similar to https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-reader-discussions/the-dimensions-of-this-page-are-out-of-range-page-content-might-be-truncated/td-p/12506917

I update a component, it doesn’nt respond instantly, so I press it again. But after the first press the component update kicks in and displays the next one to be updated and this button is accidentally pressed.

I’m following along with the variant video, and I have made a basic component, but the “Variants” option is not available in my properties panel for some reason. My Figma is up to date (124.2.9). Do I need to do something to get it to show?

Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a project at a large company where we use a comprehensive design system with predefined components, color variants, and variables. The project I’m on, however, uses a different color style that isn’t currently incorporated into our main design system. I need to apply our existing design system to this project but can’t alter the original color schemes within the design system. I want to use my own color palette, including specific hover states and other styles, without interfering with the established system. Is there a way to apply a third-party color palette to the existing design system components without modifying them directly? Currently, when I upload a design system component, it retains its original colors, and I find myself needing to override these manually. Any tips or tricks on how to manage this more efficiently? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Hello Figma Friends! I have created a multi-step wizard for an event registration modal and I need some advanced wisdom on how a Figma expert would expand the modal to over 6 steps. How would you build the components structure so it fits into a design system that other designers could easily use if they needed to make, say, a 10-step registration form?

Hi all, I have noticed recently that some of the shared links I am sending out can’t be viewed in Edge and then some that are using Chrome are seeing the prototype correctly in the device frame but then on some pages of the prototype it displays all warped but there is no difference between pages and looks fine when view directly in Figma. Is there any known issues with presentation mode or bugs regarding which browsers to use etc? Attached is screenshot of example: Thanks Simon

Hi there I have signed up to Figma with the hope that I could transfer my Jamboards over and use the tools on here instead. However, when using the import function, I just get a continuous whirring wheel - no luck! Anyone with any advice on how to resolve? Thank you

In my opinion a BUG. While there’s two conditional interactions with a “set variable” with the same variable and value pair, when drag and dropping an additional interaction for reorganising sequence of events, things gets duplicated. In my specific example I have two conditional interactions with the same set variable [Red] to “dark” inside. If I had another interaction inside either conditional interactions and reorganise the order, interactions starts to get duplicate in the other conditional element. See video:

Hi everyone! For some users, the issue has been fixed by upgrading to the newest version on Chrome. Can you try upgrading to the newest version and check if the same issue occurs? (The newest is Version 124.0.6367.93 at the moment). Here is an article how to Update Google Chrome - Computer - Google Chrome Help.

New Figma user here, once I export from Figma, got un webflow and for a couple of screens, it has took about 3 hours, this is the third attempt… Any suggestions…? This make me feel that it is not a good idea to get the paid version of Figma Thanks

When I copy a object in wrapped auto layout the object pasted in previous auto layout

I’m creating a FigJam widget with functionality that creates shapes on the board, but I can’t find a way for the shape to appear in a position that’s relative to the widget. Does anyone know how to create shapes where their position is relative? All I’ve been able to find is how to set the x,y coordinates respective to the board, but not the widget.

EDIT 2: on august 19, the problem still occurs EDIT: After updating Chrome problem seems to be resolved. Working with the browser app for few hours now and everything works fine. Since lately (3 days now) I experience shortcuts conflict when using Figma on Chrome. Using shortcuts like: cmd + shift + g; cmd + d; cmd + shift + h trigger Chrome actions instead of Figma actions, but only when my cursor is in the context of a sidebar, e.g. after expanding layer’s content and trying to expose a hidden layer found inside. This is HUUUGE problem since there is no other (simple) way to select a hidden layer without using the context of sidebar tree view. I havent experienced problems of this kind before and now its ruining my productivity. Please, help! I use Chrome and Mac Sonoma (14.4.1) on Macbook pro M1

Hello, Basically I have a device, that I’ll extend the screen to an additional huge screen on a small exhibition, the screen size og teh device I’ll be using is 1980x1080, while the other screen is 4200x1344. The Small Screen I want it to have Buttons that when I press it changes on the big screen, Photo Example: can it work somehow?

I am having an issue accessing any new style variables that I publish for my component design. It’s super weird because sometimes they appear and other times they do not. For example:

Hey everyone! 🌟 I’m diving into enhancing my design workflow with some AI magic and was wondering if you all could share your favorite AI plugins for Figma. What are the go-to tools that you absolutely can’t live without?

Hi all, Does anyboby know if there is a way to lock off flows when sharing? I have a large project on the go and would like to only share sections of the prototype at a time as it would only be areas relevant to a particular team in my company. This would then mean I wouldn’t get quized on areas that are not finished or part of a different teams jurisdiction. Currently a flow will then just link up to any part of the prototype thats connected. Hope that makes sense? Thanks Simon

Does anyone know how I could achieve this slider animation using variables? How to change the number based on the drag interaction using variables. Thank you in advance. Screen Recording 2024 08 21 at 9 48 51 PM

Hi, I am working at a company that has 3 webdesigners and we all want to switch to Figma. We also have some external parties we work with for the development so we need Dev mode as well. We tried figuring out how the plans work, but are left with some questions. Do we need the professional plan or organization plan? Does paying for a plan for ONE account make it possible for multiple users with different logins to be created without having to pay for each and every account? Or do we need a paid account for EVERY person involved?

I am looking to create a table that takes multiple inputs and gives corresponding output using certain mathematical expression in Figma. I am trying to replicate what excel does.

Hello, I am encountering a difficulty that I had never encountered before the new version of Figma: I have a component (an image), which has 2 variants. It is integrated into another component which also has 2 variants (a default, and a rollhover). When I change my image (the variant), it cannot “keep the good variant” on the hover. I’ve never had this problem before. In image to explain better, sorry for my english 🙂 Here is my first component, a coin image, with 2 variant of it, one silver and one gold. Here is my second component, with my coin nested, it had also a variant, where i just move the coin position, and the relation between my two variant is just a simple hovering effect. If I try this, it works perfectly. But now if i change the nested component “coin” from silver to gold : it doesnt work anymore, because the over effect “load” my silver coin instead of the gold. I have never had this “bug” before. Any idea why the hover version doesn’t keep the gold coin

Hello, as the title suggests. Is it possible to wrap an image or SVG icon inside a text paragraph in the desired position while still being responsive? Below is an example of what I’m referring to. Thank you.

Exusme I want to know why I can’t use the latest version of Figma there is anything about the AI features Can you please help me? Thank you so much