Fill an object in Figma with a stripe pattern

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I want to apply some stripe pattern like this to an object in Figma:

So far I found this plugin, but it does only allow to create a rectangle that has a linear gradient with many alternating colors.

Is there an easier way to have a striped object than my own answer?

Hi. Welcome to GDSE. I think this is one of the limitations of Figma currently, it doesn't have a dedicated custom pattern functionality unlike vector software such as Inkscape or Illustrator. Sadly Figma doesn't seem to support SVG patterns either, so it's not as if you could just make it in Inkscape, and import the SVG - it won't work. Your idea of making stripes from rectangles and using a mask to add them inside a shape is likely the most efficient, unless there is a plugin which adds the functionality. — Billy Kerr, Jun 22 at 13:00

Leon D · Accepted Answer · 2022-06-22 15:48:16Z

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My workaround is to generate an auto layout with a white background.

Then I add long and small red rectangles in the foreground with the desired spacing.

Afterwards I rotate the whole auto layout frame by 45° and use it as a mask to apply this pattern to the shape of the object.

answered Jun 22 at 15:29

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daney · Accepted Answer · 2022-06-30 04:28:43Z

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I'm not sure if this is the help you need but I'll give it a go.

You can use any stripe background generator out there to create your desired stripe (colour or thickness) - Download it.

In Figma, on any shape

answered Jun 30 at 4:28

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Thank you for your suggestion. The only Problem with this approach is that the image comes not as a vector. Therefore you need a high resolution to avoid a staircase effect. Especially at a 45° angle. Do you have any recommendations for a service, that offers svg download?
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