Follow the Path

About this plugin

🧭 FOLLOW THE PATH

A Figma plugin that automatically arranges objects along a vector path with customizable spacing and orientation options.

🎯 FEATURES

🧩 Simple Path Selection

1. Select any vector path to use as a guide for object placement.

🧱 Multiple Object Support

1. Arrange one or many objects along your selected path.

🧠 Auto-Detection

1. The plugin automatically detects both path and objects in your selection.

📏 Flexible Spacing

1. Auto interval: Distributes objects evenly along the path
2. Manual interval: Set exact pixel spacing between objects

⚙️ Advanced Controls

1. Rotate objects to follow the path's direction
2. Measure from center of objects (optional)
3. Align objects to start, center, or end of path

🧑‍💻 HOW TO USE

1. Select a vector path, or select both the path and objects
2. Configure spacing and alignment preferences
3. Click “Distribute” to apply

🔬 TECHNICAL DETAILS

1. Works with any valid vector path
2. Optimized for performance with large selections
3. Smart algorithm for precise placement

🚧 BETA NOTICE & KNOWN ISSUES

This is a beta version. Feedback is welcome — future updates may follow based on interest and available time.

⚠️ Known issue:

Native Figma shapes (such as ellipses, stars, and polygons) may incorrectly define the starting point of the path after being edited or used in boolean operations. This can lead to inaccurate object placement.

✅ How to fix:

Copy the shape as SVG and paste it back into the canvas — this will convert it into a clean vector path.

Additionally, you can manually inspect and adjust the nodes if needed.