AutoHotkey script not interacting with Figma menus as expected

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I’m having trouble with an AutoHotkey script for Figma. The WinMenuSelectItem function isn’t working. I tried a script to detect clicked menu items, but it didn’t pick up anything. This makes me think Figma might be a web app in disguise.

I’ve resorted to using mouse positions, but that breaks when I change screens. Here’s a snippet of what I’m working with:

^!+f1::
SendEvent {Click 28 63}
sleep, 100
SendEvent {Click 93 228}
sleep, 400
SendEvent {Click 291 464}
sleep, 100
SendEvent {Click 550, 463}
return

This method is slow and unreliable. Any ideas on how to make this work better with Figma? Thanks!

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As someone who’s worked extensively with AutoHotkey and Figma, I can confirm that Figma’s web-based architecture poses unique challenges for traditional scripting methods. Have you considered utilizing Figma’s plugin system? It allows for direct interaction with Figma’s interface and might offer a more robust solution than external automation tools. Additionally, exploring Figma’s JavaScript API could provide more reliable ways to automate tasks within the application itself. This approach, while requiring a shift in scripting language, could yield more consistent results across different environments and screen configurations.

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yo, i feel ur pain with figma automation. it’s a pain in the butt! have u tried using the figma api instead? it’s way more reliable than tryin to click stuff. or maybe look into browser automation tools like selenium. they might work better with figma’s web-based setup. good luck!

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I’ve run into similar issues when trying to automate interactions with Figma using AutoHotkey. It’s clear that Figma’s web-based nature makes traditional methods like WinMenuSelectItem less effective. One alternative that has helped me was to switch from relying on fixed mouse coordinates to using image recognition. Using ImageSearch to locate UI elements allows the script to adapt to varying screen setups, though it might run a bit slower. Another option is to explore Figma’s API to automate tasks directly without relying on the graphical interface.

Hope this points you toward a more stable solution.