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I can't modify a component's instance the way I'd like to

  • August 3, 2026
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Carmelo_

Hi, when I create a “candlestick” component, I am not able to edit the candle's "wicks" or candle’s “body” of the instances, which is an issue for me.

Because I need each candlestick to be different in terms of body size and wick size.

I would love to hear your feedbacks. I've attached a video to this post that illustrates the problem I'm having.

Best regards.

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    Jaycee Lewis
    Figmate

    Hey hey ​@Carmelo_ 👋 Thanks for including the video. That makes this easier to dig into.

    One thing worth checking first: in the Layers panel, do the wick and body inside your candlestick component each show a diamond icon (meaning they're their own separate components nested inside the candlestick), or are they plain rectangles/lines sitting directly in it? (a not zoomed-in screenshot showing your expanded left hand toolbar is helpful)

    If they're nested components, that would explain what you're seeing — instances can only override certain properties, and size/structure changes can't be pushed onto a component that's nested inside another component. You'd need to make those edits on the main sub-component instead of the outer instance. More detail here: Swap components and instances.

    If they're plain layers already, let us know and we'll look at the auto layout/sizing setup on the main component instead. Either way, happy to help! — Jaycee

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