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rbarvapalli
January 23, 2021

Create one prototype across the pages in a file

  • January 23, 2021
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I would love to be able to create one prototype across the pages in a file that resembles an actual website. This would be ideal for bigger projects and would be easier to maintain as well. We can connect the component libraries across all the pages anyways. A way to connect the prototype would be great in my opinion and that will give Figma a big leg up on other platforms.

What do you guys think?

396 replies

Jasmine_Wilkinson
August 18, 2021

Can’t believe this is still not possible. Figma is a very immature prototyping tool without this, limited to just creating a few flows and animations, not truly prototyping the information architecture of a large site or app. It is not workable to have 50 screens on one page, not moving the company to Figma until this is possible. Just so bizarre.

Aaron_Wood
August 18, 2021

I agree with the other commenters. Our team is looking at switching from Sketch to Figma, and this would make it very challenging for us to prototype larger apps and websites. From a UI perspective, this could be elegantly solved by sub dividing the ‘Navigate To’ dropdown by page. This dropdown could also benefit from search.

Evelin_Maurer
August 19, 2021

I agree too.
This would make working and organizing projects a lot easier.

HM_Andrew
August 23, 2021

I’ve read a few comments on this thread. Definitely great arguments for this to be implemented. We’re working on a massive web app (up to ten pages per document and 20-30 or even more layouts per page).
Like many in here, we’re also looking to switch our entire design workflow from Sketch to Figma, and we’re currently testing to see which feature might stop us from doing that. So far this is definitely one of them.
Looking forward to this feature, Figma! Thanks! 🙂

Adam15
August 26, 2021

I was really surprised that among so many advanced feature such a basic and necessary feature is missing 😦 This is really needed to keep projects organized.

Now with connected component libraries, Figma should consider also navigating in prototypes not only across pages but across files within a project as well.

If I create my components in a separate file - component library (for example menus), in main project file I have to create prototype links for each menu item in each screen separately! Not mentioning when you need to change something you have to change a hundred links…

Figma please, stay on top of this.

Heng_Lim
September 4, 2021

This feature is sorely needed. Managing everything in one file is very cumbersome for most projects. Is there any hint on whether this is being looked at by the Figma team?

Jimi_Schuchmann
September 10, 2021

Honestly outrageous this isn’t available. My files are massive, putting all the screens on one page gets very crowded. Using prototypes for user testing is essential to our business.

Tobias_R
September 15, 2021

My team and I just spent hours today trying to resolve this need, realizing that it indeed is a gap for Figma and not ignorance on our part.

I’m surprised a Figma representative has not replied to this forum? Any updates?

Joachim
September 18, 2021

Feature is really needed.

Can we get an official comment on this feature request please?

Vishal_Katral
September 22, 2021

I was wondering why my prototype, links to other file, unless I came across this issue enlisted here. Can someone from “FIGMA” team really help or provide any alternate to this problem.

I can’t keep sending new prototype link within “TEAM” when I remove any flow from a file.

Any feedback or suggestion will be a great help.