Create state in prototypes with variables

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In this video we’ll use variables to track state in order to create efficient prototypes in Figma. Together we’ll make an intricate sidebar, with collapsible sections, filtering options, and different scrolling areas.
I also cover auto layout, component variants, and various keyboard shortcuts.
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0:00 Intro
00:16 What we're making
00:51 The starter file
01:36 Creating variables
02:24 Conditional layer visibility
03:04 Adding Auto Layout
03:43 Adding variants
04:59 Toggling variables with prototype actions
06:14 Checking in prototype mode...
06:57 Linking variables to variants
07:59 More layer visibility
09:18 Auto Layout again
10:02 Toggle variables
10:44 Your turn!
11:05 Shortcuts ftw
12:03 Labelling variants
12:25 Toggling variables in prototype mode
13:10 Fixed scrolling
14:04 Tidying up by moving padding
14:47 Making the header sticky

[@ivesbrown4896]

thank you so much, paavan. one of the most simple videos of higher level figma skills i've seen in a while. any content on how design orgs build and apply design systems across products/ devices would be useful. cheers

[@akbarbadsha25]

this is very clear tutorial, and you presented in very nice way, thanks . we need more design tutorial. love this content.

[@docbrody]

Great video. Keep these coming. Thank you!

[@basuki094]

Quality content. want to see more content like this. ❤

[@santiecam]

Superb stuff!

[@ourgoldenlife6430]

OUTSTANDING content! Thank you very much. Yes, you go a little fast but that's what the pause button is for! Thanks again!! :)

[@darek7355]

Hi, thanky you for the tutorial! Could you do show us on how to use advanced prototyping and variables in figma to create form elements? What do I mean are for example text fields that complete when clicked. Also functionality that scrolls us to the next part of the form when we click a "Next" button - is scrolling down to the next section possible with variables? I was also wondering on "disabled" / "enabled" states of buttons - for example button which changes its state from disabled to enabled, but only when the two of the form inputs are filled.

[@p44v9n]

Hey Darek! Yes definitely, will get this video recorded and online shortly! Thanks for commenting 😊