Hey Figma Community,
I want to address an issue that has impacted the efficiency of our design workflow—the change in the scaling functionality using the “K” key. As designers, speed and precision are crucial, and the latest configuration update has disrupted this.
The Issue
Previously, scaling frames and shapes was quick and straightforward:
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Hit K on the keyboard.
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Tab to change the width of the selection. ( And the Width was linked to the height which allowed for perfect accurate scaling)
However, the recent update has altered this flow:
• Now, hitting K brings up the alignment panel in the scale module.
• The Tab key no longer navigates to the width and height fields, making it impossible to adjust these dimensions quickly using the keyboard alone. (The User interface now becomes more of a guessing game with 1x, 2x, 3x options, Design needs to remain accurate )
The Impact
This change introduces a significant UX flaw, as it hinders our ability to scale items precisely and rapidly using the keyboard. It slows down the design process and disrupts our workflow, which relies heavily on efficiency and speed.
The Proposal
• Restore the Previous Flow: Revert the “K” key functionality to allow quick access to the width and height fields.
• Improve Keyboard Navigation: Ensure that tabbing through the scale module includes all necessary fields (width, height) for seamless scaling adjustments.
• Optional Customization: Consider providing an option in settings to customize keyboard shortcuts for scaling and other frequently used actions.
Let’s Discuss!
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Have you experienced similar issues with the new scaling functionality?
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How has this change affected your workflow?
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What additional improvements would you suggest for scaling items efficiently?
This needs to be addressed ASAP to maintain the speed and precision that are vital to our design process. Looking forward to your feedback and ideas!
Healing, Hyping, and Harmonising through design,
Hyke
