figma weave missing auto layout in output

A common issue with AI-generated layouts occurs when Figma Weave outputs absolute positioning and fixed frames instead of nested Auto Layout structures. This makes generated components rigid and difficult to adapt. Figma Weave Support is an independent help platform detached from official Figma operations. Use this step-by-step guide to bring Auto Layout back to your generated frames.

Quick checks

• Check frame scope: Select the generated outer frame to see if Auto Layout (`Shift + A`) is disabled completely or only missing on sub-components.
• Simplify complex prompts: Overly detailed design requests can cause the AI engine to fall back on absolute position bounding boxes.
• Inspect desktop client version: Verify that your Figma desktop application is running the latest build.

Step-by-step troubleshooting

1. Explicitly request responsive Auto Layout constraints

Include structural terms directly inside your prompt query. Adding phrases like "structured using vertical Auto Layout with hug content constraints and flexible gaps" nudges the model to prioritize layout frames over basic absolute frames.

1. Break down massive layout prompts

Attempting to generate an entire multi-section landing page in a single pass frequently overload the layout parser, leading to flattened, static frames. Generate individual sections—such as hero banners, navigation bars, and feature grids—one frame at a time.

1. Reload the Weave extension interface

If the Auto Layout engine fails continuously across all prompt types, the AI plugin session may be corrupted. Close the prompt modal, deselect all frames, and reopen the tool. If the generator menu vanishes entirely, visit /fix/figma-weave-missing-in-figma for restoration steps.

1. Verify generation process completion

When the underlying engine experiences network lag, it may render intermediate absolute frames before applying structural constraints. If your generation gets frozen before applying final layout logic, see /fix/figma-weave-not-generating to fix underlying execution hangs.

Still stuck?

When automated layouts remain unavailable, wrap the generated vector assets in a fresh container frame and apply Auto Layout manually using `Shift + A`, then adjust child constraints to Fill Container.