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So basically I have a master component of a dialog. Inside the dialog I have a “placeholder” called Dummy Instance. when duplicating an instance of the dialog smart component Im selecting the “Dummy instance” and swap variable with a smart component from my library. Im wondering how do I set the initial state of the new swapped smart components? When im swapping the “dummy instance” with an Input it chooses to swap with the “Small” size version by default, I’d like it to be the “Medium” size

What is image resized? Does it have any effect on the image? Before, this information didn’t appear when an image was inserted, but after updating Figma to the UI3 version, it seems to have started appearing every time an image is inserted into Figma.

Hello! While moving my drafts, I had to choose whether or not I should delete them. The “creation date” of my files became a very important element to make these decisions… except there’s no precise date written anywhere. There’s only “2 years ago” and such. So I looked it up on the blog and forum. And, surprisingly, there’s little to no content about this issue. From what I read, the only solution given in years was to open the “history version” and look up to the bottom (thanks to the paid plan). The only workaround I have found so far is to manually write the creation date inside every new file you create, but it does not apply retroactively lol. So my initial question was: how to look at the file’s creation date? Then my question became: why is it not possible to look at this basic metadata of my files? Alternatively, are there plans to finally make it available easily for everyone? Thank you in advance.

I’m trying out the new Dev Mode and several plugins for exporting code—and I’m finding that the ones that require selecting frames are unable to select components. Is this an intentional limitation or a bug? I think I can get around this by putting a component in an otherwise needless frame but it would be cleaner to just be able to select components. Plugins tried:

Why it isn’t working?

I have uploaded the image, the icon, and the details required, and also did a npm run build. The plugin runs fine for me on dev too. And I get the error:

I am trying to do this: const focusReaction: Reaction = { trigger: { type: 'ON_CLICK' }, actions: [ // Set the current focusFlag to true { type: 'SET_VARIABLE' as const, // Explicitly setting the type to 'SET_VARIABLE' variableId: focusFlag.id, variableValue: { resolvedType: 'BOOLEAN', type: 'BOOLEAN', value: true, }, }, // Set all other focusFlags to false ...variableObjects .filter((vo) => vo.focusFlag.id !== focusFlag.id) .map((vo) => ({ type: 'SET_VARIABLE' as const, // Explicitly setting the type to 'SET_VARIABLE' variableId: vo.focusFlag.id,

I was hoping to get the blendMode and opacity values for SectionNode from the plugin api, but I couldn’t find them

I might be missing something essential here, but I can’t seem to figure out any way for developers (who have view-only, dev mode access) to actually view variables in a file/project/design system? As far as I can see, they can only inspect single components. So they might see “button-primary-bg” for instance, and a corresponding hex color, in the dev mode side panel. But absolutely nowhere can they actually figure out what “button-primary-bg” is referring to (typically a color primitive, which again refers to a hex code). Not only is the alias not visible in the side panel, but the full list of variables is not accessible in dev mode either, as far as I can see. I mean, it’s probably okay if you look at the design system as a static thing, where we could do a one-time export of all variables as a .json or something. But design systems are seldom static. New components are being created, and thus new aliases are needed quite often, specially in the early stages of a project. Am I crazy

Hi Figma Community, We are trying to see if there exists any API using which we can fetch data used in library analytics such as library usage, component info and weekly insertion of styles and components by teams. We are trying to create custom analytics that we need using this data and would appreciate any kind of help in this regards. Thanks

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I accidentally deleted a team in my Figma account, which contains some crucial files. Unfortunately, I did not receive any confirmation email regarding the deletion. Could you please assist me in recovering the deleted team and the files associated with it? These files are extremely important for our ongoing projects, and I would greatly appreciate any help you can provide to restore them.

I looked for answers to my question, I found a lot of questions but I didn’t find any answers. I want the menu bar open to left side- I want it to open in the direction of the red arrow, but it opens in the direction of the blue arrow and goes out of frame. I used smart animation-> linear

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to help! It’s kind of hard to explain (no idea if the title adequately summarises it hah), so I’ll explain with context: I’m prototyping a menu with several buttons that will sit at the base of the screen, and when one of those is selected a smallish popup appears with a menu. The issue arises that, although my prototype works, the placement of it gets offset because the kind of origin point is the top left, expanding towards the bottom right (as is often appropriate). The goal for me would be to figure out a way to (functionally) make the hotbar a static base, and make prototype expand upwards and out from there once it shifts into the popup variables. I’ve included images to make the point easier to get: Expected outcome: Current outcome: It’s possible i’m missing something obvious, I’m still new ish to Figma - but if you’re able to advise, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help 🙂

I was halfway through my work when the Figma file suddenly disappeared. It is not in the Deleted area. It seems like this file never existed. I can’t find it anywhere.

Hi there ! I was wondering, is there a way to keep seeing these borders even when the frame isn’t selected ? Thanks for paying attention.

I recently saw a tutorial and I noticed this icon layer. Can someone tell me what does it mean? I think it’s related to autolayout, but I’m not sure about it.

I upgraded Figma today to see there are no Progress Buttons at the bottom of the page, have these been taken out Presention Mode?

Hello, I put an arrow-line between two rectangles. But when I move one rectangle, the arrow anchor doesn’t move ? How to do that ? Best regards.

Can anyone tell me how to solve this?

How can I make this shape in Figma?

You guys made it utterly complicated by updating the appearance of it. First you all ruin the Project browse and create feature. Now look at the side options menu it’s very complicated and make the designers mind even stressful when dealing with it. You guys brought the minimalism by ruin it’s day to day practicality like windows. Also, I’m having font issues as well. What’s the matter of this? Who are the frs changing this time to time. I want to see the fug faces of those Basterds. Common man we want the older Figma back otherwise we have to switch another tool 🙂

How do you use constraints for multiple layers inside layout in new ui? Can’t find it anywhere, I mean cmon… So frustrating

I’m using professional plan, which is in annual pay. I have invited new users to design file with view only access and default seat is set to viewer but still they got design seat, and i have billed for 2 months for 2 users professional seat. Please check this issue and resolve

Please search for existing topics before posting! Press 🔍 at the upper right to search. Where did resizing in Figma go?? Can you show me a picture? I’ve been searching for two days and still can’t find it.