Understanding Layer Operations in Figpea

Figpea provides a powerful and intuitive snackbar interface that gives you quick access to various layer operations and controls. In this guide, we'll explore the different operations available for different types of layers and how to use them effectively.

Common Layer Operations

Every layer in Figpea has access to a set of core operations through the snackbar interface:

Tool Operations

• Transform Tool: Allows you to move, resize and rotate layers directly on the canvas
• Inspect Tool: Provides detailed information about layer properties and measurements

Edit Operations

• Fill: Control layer fill properties including solid colors, gradients, and patterns
• Stroke: Customize layer borders with color, width, and style options
• Effects: Apply and customize layer effects like shadows and blurs
• Transform: Fine-tune layer position, rotation, and scale numerically
• Group/Ungroup: Organize layers with keyboard shortcuts:
  • Group selected layers: Cmd/Ctrl + G
  • Ungroup selected group: Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + G

Information & Export

• Transition: Set up layer transitions and animations
• Export: Export layers in various formats and resolutions
• Info: View detailed layer information and properties
• Code: Generate code snippets for the selected layer

Shape Layer Operations

Shape layers have additional specialized controls:

Shape Type Selection

You can convert between different shape types:

• Rectangle
• Ellipse
• Line
• Path
• Polygon
• Star

Size Controls

Precise control over shape dimensions:

• Width adjustment
• Height adjustment
• Maintain aspect ratio option

Text Layer Operations

Text layers provide a comprehensive set of typography controls:

Font Controls

• Font Family: Choose from available system and web fonts
• Font Size: Adjust text size with preset options or custom values
• Font Weight: Select from various weights (100-900)
• Letter Spacing: Fine-tune space between characters

Text Formatting

• Style Options:
  • Italic
  • Strike-through
  • Underline
• Text Alignment: Left, Center, Right alignment options
• Text Box Settings: Control text container properties

Text Appearance

• Text Fill: Customize text color and fill properties
• Text Stroke: Add and style text outlines
• Text Effects: Apply special effects to text layers

Using the Snackbar Interface

The snackbar appears at the top of the screen when you select a layer. Operations are organized into logical groups separated by dividers. Each operation is represented by an intuitive icon button that toggles additional controls when clicked.

Some key features of the snackbar interface:

• Contextual display: Only shows relevant operations for the selected layer type
• Quick access: Most common operations are immediately available
• Expandable controls: Detailed settings appear in dropdown panels
• Real-time preview: Changes are immediately reflected on the canvas

Tips for Efficient Layer Editing

1. Use keyboard shortcuts in combination with snackbar operations for faster workflow
2. Take advantage of the transform tool for quick visual adjustments
3. Use the inspect tool to ensure precise measurements and spacing
4. Save commonly used styles to quickly apply them to other layers
5. Utilize the code generation feature for development handoff
6. Use grouping shortcuts to quickly organize related layers
7. Group similar elements for better organization and bulk editing

The snackbar interface in Figpea streamlines the layer editing process by providing easy access to the most commonly used operations while maintaining powerful control over layer properties. Whether you're working with shapes, text, or other layer types, the contextual nature of the snackbar ensures you have the right tools at hand when you need them. With powerful grouping operations, you can efficiently organize your layers and maintain a clean, structured design file.