Export settings and scales in Figma - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to set the export scale to 2x in Figma.

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exportSettings.scale = [1]

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A2

B3

C0.5

D1

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing 1 means no scaling.

Choosing 0.5 reduces size.

Setting exportSettings.scale to 2 means the export will be at double the original size.

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Complete the code to export a frame as a PNG with 1x scale.

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frame.exportAsync({ format: 'png', scale: [1] })

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A1

B0.5

C2

D3

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 0.5 reduces size.

Using 2 or 3 increases size unnecessarily.

Using scale: 1 exports the frame at its original size.

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hard

Fix the error in setting the export scale to 0.75 (75%).

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exportSettings.scale = [1]

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A1.75

B75

C7.5

D0.75

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Common Mistakes

Using 75 treats scale as 75x, which is incorrect.

Using 7.5 is too large.

The scale must be a decimal representing the multiplier, so 0.75 means 75% size.

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hard

Fill both blanks to export a selection as a JPG at 3x scale with quality 80.

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selection.exportAsync({ format: [1], scale: [2], quality: 80 })

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A'jpg'

B3

C'png'

D1

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 'png' exports PNG instead of JPG.

Using scale 1 does not increase resolution.

Use 'jpg' for JPG format and 3 for 3x scale to export a high-resolution JPG.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to export a component as SVG with no scaling and include outline strokes.

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component.exportAsync({ format: [1], scale: [2], outlineStrokes: [3] })

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A'svg'

B1

Ctrue

Dfalse

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using false disables outline strokes.

Using scale other than 1 changes size.

SVG format is 'svg', scale 1 means original size, and true enables outline strokes.

Practice

1. What does the scale option do when exporting an image in Figma?

easy

A. It compresses the image to reduce file size.

B. It changes the file format of the exported image.

C. It changes the image size by multiplying dimensions without losing quality.

D. It adds a suffix to the file name automatically.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand scale in export context

   The scale option multiplies the width and height of the image by the chosen factor.

2. Step 2: Effect on image quality

   Scaling up or down keeps the image quality sharp by adjusting pixel density accordingly.

3. Final Answer:

   It changes the image size by multiplying dimensions without losing quality. -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Scale adjusts size, not format or compression [OK]

Hint: Scale multiplies size, not format or compression [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing scale with file format change
• Thinking scale compresses image
• Assuming scale adds suffix automatically

2. Which of the following is the correct way to set export scale to 2x in Figma's export settings?

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A. Set scale to 3

B. Set scale to 0.5

C. Set scale to 1

D. Set scale to 2

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify scale factor for 2x export

   2x means doubling the size, so scale must be set to 2.

2. Step 2: Verify other options

   0.5 halves size, 1 keeps original size, 3 triples size.

3. Final Answer:

   Set scale to 2 -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   2x scale means scale = 2 [OK]

Hint: 2x scale means set scale value to 2 [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Setting scale to 0.5 for 2x export
• Confusing scale 1 as 2x
• Using scale 3 instead of 2

3. If you export an image at scale 3 with suffix @3x, what will be the effect on the exported file?

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A. The image will be three times larger and file name will include '@3x'.

B. The image will be smaller and file name will include '@3x'.

C. The image size stays the same but file name changes to '@3x'.

D. The image will be three times larger but file name stays unchanged.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand scale 3 effect

   Scale 3 multiplies image dimensions by 3, making it larger.

2. Step 2: Understand suffix usage

   Suffix '@3x' is added to the file name to indicate scale factor.

3. Final Answer:

   The image will be three times larger and file name will include '@3x'. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Scale 3 enlarges image; suffix labels file [OK]

Hint: Scale changes size; suffix changes file name [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking suffix changes image size
• Assuming scale 3 shrinks image
• Ignoring suffix in file name

4. You set export scale to 2 and suffix to @2x but the exported file name does not include the suffix. What is the likely cause?

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A. Suffix field was left empty or not saved.

B. Scale must be set to 1 for suffix to appear.

C. File format does not support suffixes.

D. Export settings do not allow suffixes with scale.

Solution

1. Step 1: Check suffix field usage

   If suffix is empty or changes not saved, it won't appear in file name.

2. Step 2: Verify scale and format settings

   Scale 2 supports suffix; file formats support suffixes; export allows suffixes with scale.

3. Final Answer:

   Suffix field was left empty or not saved. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Suffix must be entered and saved to appear [OK]

Hint: Always save suffix text to see it in file name [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking scale disables suffix
• Believing file format blocks suffix
• Not saving suffix after typing

5. You need to export icons for web at 1x, 2x, and 3x scales with clear file names. Which export settings combination is best?

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A. Export three times with scale 1 and suffixes '1x', '2x', '3x'.

B. Export three times with scales 1, 2, 3 and suffixes '', '@2x', '@3x' respectively.

C. Export once at scale 3 with suffix '@3x' and rename files manually.

D. Export once at scale 1 with no suffix and resize files later.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand scale and suffix matching

   Each scale should have matching suffix to identify size clearly.

2. Step 2: Evaluate options

   Export three times with scales 1, 2, 3 and suffixes '', '@2x', '@3x' respectively, exports at correct scales with proper suffixes automatically. Others either skip scales or mismatch suffixes.

3. Final Answer:

   Export three times with scales 1, 2, 3 and suffixes '', '@2x', '@3x' respectively. -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Match scale and suffix for clarity [OK]

Hint: Match scale with suffix for clear file names [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Exporting once and renaming manually
• Using wrong suffix for scale
• Exporting all at scale 1 only