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jaénc5649932
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June 29, 2020
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Unable to copy paste the interactions of the components in another file in XD.

  • June 29, 2020
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Before the recent update, while in prototype mode, I used to be able to copy a prototype file, with its interactions, transitions and clickable animation and paste it into a new file and keep all these "hooks" to rework new ideas. Now it copy-pastes everything except transitions from one artboard to the next (time trigger).

Please bring this back as it saved me a lot of work redoing already created experiences.

 

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Correct answer sarah3313176640pr

THANK YOU!! SAVED ME A LOT OF TIME AND REWORK!

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Trevor301012919lot
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May 27, 2023

If you're having trouble copying and pasting interactions from one Adobe XD file to another, there are a few things you can try:

  1. Confirm compatibility: Make sure that both Adobe XD files are created and being opened in compatible versions of the software. If you're using an older version of XD, some features may not be supported or could cause issues when copying and pasting interactions.

  2. Check selection and scope: Ensure that you have properly selected the components or elements containing the interactions you want to copy. Select the component itself or the entire artboard containing the interactions, depending on how they are set up. Make sure you're not accidentally selecting individual layers or unrelated elements.

  3. Use the right-click menu: Instead of using keyboard shortcuts or the Edit menu, try right-clicking on the component or artboard that contains the interactions and choose "Copy" from the context menu. Then, go to the destination file, right-click on the target component or artboard, and choose "Paste" to see if the interactions are copied over.

  4. Try duplicating the entire artboard: If copying and pasting individual interactions doesn't work, consider duplicating the entire artboard containing the component with the interactions. In the source file, select the artboard, right-click, and choose "Duplicate." Then, go to the destination file and paste the duplicated artboard. This will retain all the interactions associated with the components within the artboard.

  5. Export and import as a component: If the above methods don't work, you can try exporting the component Pro Lulubox as an XD file from the source file. Right-click on the component and choose "Export as" > "Component" from the context menu. Save the component file. Then, in the destination file, go to "File" > "Import" and select the saved component file. This will import the component along with its interactions into the new file.

If none of these solutions work, there may be compatibility issues or limitations specific to the version of Adobe XD you're using. In that case, you may want to reach out to Adobe Support or consult the Adobe XD community forums for further assistance......

 
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Luke29846811332a
Participant
May 26, 2023

Very annoying issue!!

Just save and close, then reopen XD. make sure you're in Prototype mode, cmd+c to copy then paste it onto new artboard/file in prototype mode. should work!

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    sarah3313176640prCorrect answer
    Participant
    October 24, 2023

    THANK YOU!! SAVED ME A LOT OF TIME AND REWORK!

      HARSHIKA_VERMA
      Community Manager
      HARSHIKA_VERMACommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      July 1, 2020

      Hi there,

       

      Sorry for the delay in response. You are trying to say that when you copy the elements with interactions in a another XD file the transitions are not getting copied. If so, could you please share the screenshot of your about XD info page and the operating system you are using? In the meantime you share this info, I will check with the team regarding this.

       

      I will try my best to help.

       

      Thanks,

      Harshika

      jaénc5649932
      jaénc5649932Author
      Participant
      July 2, 2020

      Hi there!

       

      Yes at first I thought it was all animations and interaction, but looked closer and it was just the time triggers for artboards to transition to the next. 

      Here are the screenshots as requested. 

      HARSHIKA_VERMA
      Community Manager
      HARSHIKA_VERMACommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      July 2, 2020

      Thanks for sharing the screenshot. Could you please make sure you are copying the deisgn with interaction from prototype mode and pasting it into the prototype mode of the other file? If that doesn't help, please share the file with me over a private message so that I can test at my end. You may upload the file to a shared location such as Creative Cloud app or Dropbox and share the url with me.

       

      Note: Please share the url of the post over a PM for reference.

       

      Thanks,

      Harshika

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