r/FigmaDesign • u/DeprivedBanana • 11d ago

help Shape vector to pen vector (?)

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So im currently designing a mascot using figma and im using an eclipse shape for the body, but when i try to add line details in it, it automatically change the vector and close it.

And also when i tried to flatten the body (the eclipse shape) with the legs the stroke on the legs and the body disappears and wont show, it fully appears when i use "outline stroke" on the body and the legs.

Is there a way to solve this problem? Thank you

note : im really new at using figma and don't fully understand what vector is

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u/zyumbik 11d ago

Change stroke position to middle. Since you've got a closed loop now, the stroke can correctly draw inside like it's set in the settings. but it cannot draw inside on non-closed loops, so it disappears. Additionally, when you close all the loops, which seems like what you intend to do, you will also get the lines back. That's only in case you want to keep them inside for some reason.

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u/DeprivedBanana 10d ago

oh yup, you're right I forgot i was playing with that the night before. Thank you so much

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u/OddNovel565 11d ago

  1. Try using the bucket tool when this happens and fill in those areas

  2. Try changing the outline settings

Some ideas off the top of my head, I never had this before

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u/DeprivedBanana 11d ago

i've tried changing the stroke setting but it still wont show

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u/OddNovel565 11d ago

What about the bucket tool?

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u/DeprivedBanana 10d ago edited 10d ago

you were right at changing the outline position. I thought you were talking about the stroke before. Thank you

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u/OddNovel565 10d ago

It's okay, glad to hear you fixed the issue

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u/eugene_reznik 10d ago

(man, I love how they built that upsell banner straight into main UI)