Using the Inspect Tool in Figpea
The Inspect Tool in Figpea is a powerful feature that helps developers and designers ensure precise spacing and alignment between layers. This tool provides real-time measurements between selected elements, making it invaluable for maintaining consistent spacing and implementing pixel-perfect designs.
How It Works
The Inspect Tool operates by analyzing the bounding boxes of layers and calculating the distances between them. Here's how to use it:
- Select a layer you want to measure from (this becomes your reference layer)
- Hover over another layer to see measurements between the two layers
- The tool automatically displays the distances between the closest edges of both layers
Visual Indicators
The Inspect Tool uses a clear visual system to communicate measurements:
- Red Lines: Show the actual measurement distance between layers
- Blue Dashed Lines: Indicate extension lines that help visualize alignment
- Measurement Labels: Display precise pixel values in an easy-to-read format
The measurements automatically adjust based on your zoom level, ensuring accurate readings regardless of your view scale.
Types of Measurements
The tool provides comprehensive measurements between layers:
Horizontal Measurements
- Distance between left edges
- Distance between right edges
- Distance between mixed edges (left to right or right to left)
Vertical Measurements
- Distance between top edges
- Distance between bottom edges
- Distance between mixed edges (top to bottom or bottom to top)
Best Practices
To get the most out of the Inspect Tool:
- Use for Spacing Verification: Quickly verify that your layer spacing matches the design specifications
- Check Alignment: Ensure elements are properly aligned by measuring distances between multiple layers
- Responsive Design: Use measurements to implement consistent spacing in your CSS
- Quality Assurance: Verify that implemented designs match the original specifications
Developer Benefits
The Inspect Tool is particularly valuable for developers as it helps:
- Determine precise padding and margin values for CSS
- Verify spacing consistency across similar components
- Implement accurate responsive layouts
- Streamline the design-to-development handoff process
By providing accurate measurements and clear visual indicators, the Inspect Tool helps bridge the gap between design and development, ensuring that your implemented designs maintain the precision and consistency of the original design specifications.