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Miftakhul Rizky
Miftakhul RizkyNew Member
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Combined Auto Layout & Fixed Position

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

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Raphael_M
LoicChevalier
LoicChevalierNew Member
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Figma slide: how do I go to the next slide without clicking during the presentation? (option no longer available)

Hi folks, on figma Slide (new update), I don't understand what's going on, but when it came to animating the slides, I could specify: go to the next slide after one click OR directly. I can't find the option anymore. Am I the only one?

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djv
Figmate
Maz Tejani
Maz TejaniNew Member
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Monitoring memory usage on a file after fixing performance issues

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?

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djv
Figmate
Mark Ockenden
Mark OckendenNew Member
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Applying a colour variable to a Rectangle with Figma API?

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

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Mark Ockenden
Mitch Duncan
Mitch DuncanNew Member
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Show frame outlines in editor mode

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, 

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djv
Figmate
Mikkel_Sonnenschein1
Mikkel_Sonnenschein1
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Variables not showing in prototype on PC

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?

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Tom Srisook
AniG
AniGNew Member
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Setting Default Variable Modes

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

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AniG
ariel_cavalcante1
ariel_cavalcante1
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Weird Scroll Behavior

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.

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Aaron Gabryluk
Paige Wear
Paige WearNew Member
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LEAP FY25 Group Activity

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?

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Paige Wear
stammeredads
stammeredadsNew Participant
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Why My Figma CGPA Calculator Shows Weird Results?

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.

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stammeredads
Marissa_R
Marissa_R
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Inability to copy comments with a duplicated file

I saw this topic raised in the past. Wanted to surface it again because this continues to be an issue for me now and has been throughout the years I’ve been using Figma. Comments do not get copied over when duplicating a file or when exporting a .fig file. Has anyone found a workaround for this? @Figma_Support Is an update for this issue coming our way in the future?

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LinePlaneVolume
Inbal Keller
Inbal KellerNew Member
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scrolling skips the middle of the frame

I created a scrolling frame with an icon fixed at the bottom. when you scroll al the way up, you can reach the end and start over. when I create the interaction of start over (navigate to...) it doesnt work properly, whether the interaction is on an icon nor a 0% opacity frame. when i do so, it does not allow scrolling properly, skipping the middle of the frame. only when I remove the interaction that is needed, I can scroll properly. how can it be fixed? 

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Inbal Keller
ugne
ugneNew Participant
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Can't get a background shape to scroll with content in the foreground

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  

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ugne
Dhruvi
DhruviNew Member
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Not getting only Figma AI feature!

In my team of designers & as a leader, I am the only one, who still haven’t received any Figma AI feature till date. Also, I have paid plan for my account.Perhaps all the other latest features like Annotations, measurements and FigPal is activated in my account. But I am so frustrated waiting for sooo long now. 

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Celine_
Figmate
Di ana
Di anaNew Member
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Everything in new UI is ANTI-usability.

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!

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Radu_Muntean
Silviya_L
Silviya_LNew Member
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FigJam: Locking objects isn't working properly

Hi, when I lock objects in FigJam, they initially appear as locked, but after interacting with other elements on the board, those initially locked elements become unlocked - I believe this is a bug and needs fixing.  

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Celine_
Figmate
Wayne3
Wayne3
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Bottom Padding Ignored on Scroll - Version 124.1.16

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?

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Leonardo_Hauschild
MUXAMMADJAN
MUXAMMADJANNew Member
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I can't use Figma AI.

I can't use Figma AI, it doesn't work for me, I'm from Uzbekistan, many people in my country have this problem  

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Celine_
Figmate
Toph.FR
Toph.FR
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Transparency in variables workaround? (Material 2 troubles)

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…

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MarkT
kimbohyun
kimbohyunNew Member
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Prototype connection arrows are not visible. Please help.

Screenshot 01 is a version I restored from the version history. I can work with it, but the problem is that after a few days, it always ends up like Screenshot 02. What’s really strange is that all the connection arrows disappear — and even the interactions themselves are gone. However, everything still works perfectly in Present mode. Has anyone else experienced the same issue?I only imported a few components, but this issue is happening with all components in the file.0102 

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Elizabeth_Lyskina
ThuyAnh
ThuyAnhNew Participant
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Not jumping to selected variables in text properties

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?

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Phoenix
muyue
muyueNew Member
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IN UI3 ，How to move the toolbar to the top of the screen？

 

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Oliver Drengubiak
Jamess Wang
Jamess WangNew Member
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"Command" recently switched to Control on MacBook?

I use a MacBook and heavily rely on Figma Jam as my whiteboard for daily work and notes. Recently, I suddenly found that I can no longer use shortcuts like Command + | or Command + Z; they have unexpectedly switched to Control + |. I checked my MacBook settings and didn't find any changes, and I haven't updated the system. I used to use Command + various function keys without any issues. I hope someone can help explain this.

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Jamess Wang
DYX96
DYX96New Participant
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After restarting the computer yesterday, the client could not be opened

After I restarted my computer yesterday, the client could not be opened. I have a Windows computer and the web version is OK, but it cannot be opened even if I reinstall it.

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y_toku
Figmate
Big
BigNew Member
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Keyboard Shortcut as listed doesn't work, but the old one does? (Paste-to-Replace)

Has anyone else encountered an instance where the the shortcut as written in the Keyboard Short cuts panel doesn’t work? I know that the Paste-to-Replace shortcut being changed is a well documented topic, but I haven’t seen anyone talk about experiencing what I’m seeing. In my instance of Figma (Desktop App v114.6.1 on Mac OS Sonoma 14.2.1), the keyboard shortcuts panel, as well as right click menus all indicate that the shortcut for Paste to Replace is (the maligned) [Shift+Cmd+R]. But if I press those keys, nothing happens. However, if I press the OG [Cmd+Option+Shift+V] it does work. A mislabeled keyboard shortcut obviously isn’t a major problem, but it is weird (imo) and it makes me wonder if there’re other shortcuts that’ve been mislabeled or not updated. Is there something I haven’t done that would clear this up? (It’s been like this for a while, I just haven’t thought to mention it here. tl;dr: What’s the deal with keyboard shortcuts???

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Andreas_ux
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