Real Scale Preview

About this plugin

# 🎯 Real Scale Preview - Figma Plugin**By Alexander Popovic***The ultimate tool for large-format design: preview your Figma layouts at true physical size.*---## ✨ Overview**Real Scale Preview** transforms your Figma workflow by showing designs at actual real-world scale. Whether you’re working on posters, banners, architectural plans, or large digital displays, this plugin gives you precise 1:1 previews—so you know exactly how your work will look when printed or installed.---## 🔥 Key Features### 🎯 One-Click Print Scale- Hit “SET ZOOM TO PRINT SCALE” to instantly match screen size to print size- Auto-detects frames named `"ReferencePrintFrame"`- Displays target size: e.g. “Target: 3 Meters”### 📐 Smart Reference Frame System- Use any frame to define the print area- Automatic detection of `"ReferencePrintFrame"`- Priority logic: Reference → Selection → Viewport- Frame remains active even when deselected### 🖥 Intelligent Monitor Detection- Uses `screen.width` to auto-detect your display- Built-in presets:- Cinema 30" (754mm, 2560px)- iMac 27" (597mm, 2560px)- MacBook Pro 16" (310mm, 1728px)- Manual override for full control### 📏 Live Scale Display- Real-time physical dimensions as you zoom- Supports meters, cm, mm, inches, feet- Blue display shows measurement source### 🔍 Transparent Math + Debugging- See exactly how dimensions are calculated- Debug mode shows all intermediate values- Warnings ensure accuracy when fullscreen is off or monitor config is missing---## 🚀 Quick Start### ⚡ In 30 Seconds1. Install the plugin2. Create a frame named `"ReferencePrintFrame"`3. Open plugin – it auto-detects your frame4. Hit “🎯 SET ZOOM TO PRINT SCALE”5. Done! You’re now previewing at 1:1 scale 🎨### 📚 Full Workflow1. **Set Your Monitor**- Select a preset or enter physical width- Figma window width is detected automatically- Fullscreen recommended2. **Define Print Area**- Frame = target print size (e.g., 3000px for 3m)- Name it `"ReferencePrintFrame"` or set manually3. **Set Target Size**- Choose units (m, cm, in, ft)- Use quick presets: 1m, 2m, 3m, 50cm4. **Activate Scale**- Click the “SET ZOOM” button- Figma now shows your design at 1:1 print scale---## 🎨 Ideal For### Large Format Design- Booth graphics, signage, billboards, vehicle wraps- Architectural drawings, plans, and elevations### Print Design- Posters, brochures, packaging- Books, editorial layouts### Digital Signage- Retail displays, museum exhibits, conference screens---## 📊 How It Works### 📐 Core Formula