Experimental feature: Smart Layout in groups

Just play around with the smart layout in groups.

WHAT KIND OF SORCERY IS THIS??!!! I love this feature so far!

One thing I like is how the container is also aware of other groups’ smart layouts, it follows all the content.

Also, the mental model of how the smart layout is integrated with the group, it’s like an on-off button, it felt effortless, with no need to differentiate “smart layout” from “group”.

In Figma, I feel like I have 2 kinds of components, “group” and “frame with auto layout”, for every component I want to make, I need to decide which one is which. Frequently doesn’t use “group” anymore, just uses “frame” for everything.

Sketch makes it so simple, it is a group, and I can apply the smart layout or not, no need to add another jargon or change the component to a symbol. This is an appreciation reply, thank you @paulozoom and teams, I will continue to play it further! Love to see how this feature will improve our workflow!

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