figma weave timeout during generation

A timeout during Figma Weave generation happens when the backend design engine takes longer than expected to process complex layouts, return auto-layout frames, or assemble multi-screen design systems.

When the client-side editor loses connection to the generation pipeline, the process cancels automatically to prevent file corruption.

Quick checks

• Review system status: Confirm whether Figma Weave is down or experiencing elevated response latency.
• Check network connection: A fluctuating connection during asset rendering can drop websocket connections.
• Examine prompt length: Avoid feeding multi-paragraph prompts containing conflicting component rules into a single generation request.

Step-by-step fix

1. Break prompts into modular requests

Instead of requesting an entire web app flow in a single query, generate smaller structural chunks:

1. Prompt Figma Weave for individual screens (e.g., "User Dashboard Sidebar") rather than full multi-page templates.
2. Once generated, combine the individual components manually on your canvas.
3. Use sub-prompts to refine nested frames incrementally.

2. Reset canvas and generation queue

When a request times out, the engine may keep hanging backend processes attached to your session:

1. Close the Figma Weave overlay window.
2. Save your file or wait for the "Saved to Cloud" indicator.
3. Follow the steps at Figma Weave is not generating to clear stuck background generation threads.

3. Verify account balance

If your plan drops to lower processing priorities due to limit thresholds, processing times can balloon and time out. Check details via the Figma Weave billing error guide to rule out account restrictions.

Still stuck?

If timeouts continue on basic prompts, report the diagnostic log to Figma official support via `Help > Report a bug` inside Figma. Figma Weave Support is an independent troubleshooting guide and is not affiliated with Figma.