Can we get Infinte canvas in XD?

[Mary23660907ix35]

Hello, 

The app I'm designing is to large for the pasteboard. I can't see any way to enlarge the pasteboard, so I'm wondering if there is a workaround. I'm hoping there is perhaps a way to link up 2 artboards to look like they're seemlessly scrolling, for when I send it to my client. 

Any help would be appreciated!

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[Spas K. · Accepted solution]

Hi there. Unfortunately, although this feature has been requested, the team hasn't responded on when or if it will be implemented. Feel free to upvote it as well.

Other than that, I don't think you need to go that realistic when making a prototype with the infinite scrolling. Although I don't know the specifics of your app, I usually showcase all the essential elements and if it's just going to be more of the same in a random configuration - it's usually not worth the hassle.

You could use a scroll group to simulate more content as well, but it's not the best solution as it's a bit unreliable on when it will start scrolling and it often breaks the flow.

[Mary23660907ix35]

Hi! 

Thanks so much for your response. Yes normally I wouldn't need it, but for this app I'm dealing with an odd request. It's quite a small app (basically a online food/drink menu, but without capacity to order, so just browsing). And so the client wants to sign off the entire thing - images / copy etc. 

I guess a scroll group, or just another artboard with the continuing content (with an explanation to the client) would be the solutions. 

Thanks!

Mary

[Spas K.]

When I've done such things in the past I did as you also wrote - multiple artboards. At the end of each you can have a button that says "Load More", which goes to the next one. It's one-directional, but as long as the client and the devs know what's supposed to happen, I think it's fine. It's a prototype after all, and if the idea is to just see the content, it seems a reasonable solution to me. I would even make shorter artboards and split it into sections, so it's easier to navigate.

[Mary23660907ix35]

Yes, that makes sense. Thanks again for the help!