Masterclass of Auto Layout
Introduction
- Lecturer: Saurav
- Course: Figma Crash Course Series
- Video: Sixth Video
- Topic: Auto Layout
- Importance: Improving design workflow and saving time
Introduction to Auto Layout
- Auto Layout is a crucial feature
- Essential for any designer
- Helpful in creating responsive designs
- Used in every design
Using Auto Layout
- It's important to learn constraints
- Useful for responsive design
- Auto Layout can be applied to frames, objects, and text
- Design doesn't sync; there is a lot of convenience with Auto Layout
Basic Properties
- Selecting Frame: Draw a frame and align it in the center
- Duplicating and Moving Objects
- Responsive Adjustments: Adjusting layout according to the number of objects
Auto Layout Features
- Layout Options: Vertical and horizontal layouts
- Spacing: Distance between objects
- Padding: Distance between the container and objects
Wrapping Technology
- Wrapping On: Breaking from one line to another and creating a multi-line layout
Advanced Features
- Positioning: Aligning objects in nine possible positions
- Resizing: Rearranging objects in fill container, hug content, and fixed width
- Stacking: Determining layering priorities in a frame
Applied Examples
- Responsive Design: Data tables, icon positioning, and constraints
- Absolute Positioning: Freely moving any object
- Tool Tip: Tooltip visuals in data tables
Conclusion
- Understand and practice all basic and advanced features of Auto Layout
- Try to keep the design in Auto Layout
- Next video: Focus on textiles, color styles, and other styles
Suggestion: Achieve mastery in Auto Layout through continuous practice and try to create complex designs easily.