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Upgrading to the New DSM
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How do I know if I'm using legacy or new DSM?
The first and easiest way to check if you are using or even have access to New DSM is to look at your Craft plugin. Click on Craft Manger in your toolbar. Then click on the cog symbol in the top right and go to 'tools'. If you have New Design Syste...
Updated on : 27 Jan 2023
Why do I need to upgrade to new DSM?
We released new DSM back in August 2020! Legacy DSM will no longer be accessible after conversion to V7. Please follow these instructions and use the resources below to learn what to do next. Your InVision account will be updated from V6 to V7....
Updated on : 27 Jan 2023
Why the new DSM?
Platforms that bring workflows together build better products. From customer feedback, we redesigned InVision Design System Manager (DSM) to connect design and code so teams can work faster, smarter, and more in sync—and completely redefine the de...
Updated on : 27 Jan 2023
What are my options?
As an admin of your DSM library, there are three ways you can start using the new DSM: Automatically import your existing libraries in the legacy DSM. This approach is recommended if you want to keep the existing structure of your design system....
Updated on : 27 Jan 2023
Choosing to re-build your library later
If you chose re-build your library later, you'll effectively export your components now and then keep them safe until you are ready import into new DSM at a later date. Note that the documentation will not be exported so you will have to re-write t...
Updated on : 27 Jan 2023
Automatically importing your legacy DSM libraries to new DSM
Moving to new DSM can be tricky but we've distilled it into 4 quick and easy steps! Watch the videos below and if you need any help. You can complete the import process as many times as you want. You can even import multiple legacy systems into on...
Updated on : 01 Feb 2023
FAQs: Common migration blockers
If you experience any issues whilst completing the migration, review the below list of common blockers. I can't see the option to upload a sketch file Possible solutions: Make sure that you are in new DSM. In Sketch, go to; Plugins > New Design...
Updated on : 27 Jan 2023
Automatically importing legacy design systems to the new DSM
This guide references the new DSM. Built on customer feedback, the new DSM offers a completely redesigned experience. Learn more about why we made the new DSM. At any time, you can import from a legacy design system to a new DSM design syst...
Updated on : 27 Jan 2023
Manually updating to the new DSM
Built on feedback from DSM customers, the new DSM offers a completely redesigned experience. As part of the upgraded experience, you can import your legacy DSM design systems into the new DSM. We recommend exploring the new DSM now. Please note t...
Updated on : 27 Jan 2023