Inspecting DSM data in InVision V7 prototypes
  • 22 Feb 2023
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Inspecting DSM data in InVision V7 prototypes

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Article Summary

This article provides answers for InVision V7. If you're on InVision V6, read this article instead. Not sure which version you're using? Find out now.

If you are using Design System Manager (DSM) to build your prototypes in Sketch, you can view DSM data directly in Inspect.

Before you start

Before getting started, there are a few things to be aware of:

  • DSM in Inspect is only available for Sketch prototypes synced via Craft Sync. 
  • To view DSM data in Inspect, you must have access to the DSM organization and library that are referenced. To learn more about DSM permissions, check out this article: Roles and Permissions in DSM
  • DSM data in Inspect is only accessible for InVision V7 users on a Pro or Enterprise plan.

Supported data types

The following types of Sketch data are supported with DSM in Inspect:

For layers to have DSM data in Inspect, you must first save that layer as a symbol in Sketch and upload it to your DSM library. If it’s not saved as a symbol, you won’t see the data in Inspect.

If using DSM Enterprise, you can also amplify the value of the DSM and Inspect integration by setting up interactive coded components in DSM. Learn more about DSM Live Components.

Viewing DSM data

In the left-hand layers panel of Inspect, DSM items are denoted by purple icons.

Select a layer from the layers panel, or select a layer on the artboard directly. The right-hand informational panel will then display a DSM section with the relevant data. Click any of the data points to view the DSM documentation site.

Switching design systems

If an item is found in multiple DSM design systems, Inspect allows you to view data from each.

In the DSM section of the right-hand information panel, next to the design system name, click the drop-down and select the appropriate system. The displayed information will change to reflect the chosen design system.

Note:

You will only see the drop-down if the item is found in multiple design systems.


Find more information about Inspect in this section .


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