Hey Figma community 👋

Question: I have multiple layers in 1 frame, most of which are vector shapes. I have one specific area I want to mask so it can be reused numerous times across our team, if I make the whole frame a component though I seem to be unable to paste images into the mask.

Does anyone know why?

I have found a solution but I’m not sure it’s all that elegant 😬

The solution:

(1) Layers to frame

(2) Frame to component

(3) Select component from the assets panel, detach it, then paste it inside the mask.

This works but I feel it is breaking a lot of Figma conventions.

Keen to know if anyone has a better way. 🙏 😊