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Hi David,
After doing some testing with our Support team, it seems like duplicating symbols with Craft Data applied will only duplicate one value, rather than duplicating the symbol with different values.
Currently, the workaround for this is to apply data to the individual layer first, convert the layer(s) to a symbol, and then duplicate the symbol in order to get unique values to appear. While this is not ideal, it will allow you to get around this behavior at the moment.
We have forwarded this over to our Engineering Team for further review and investigation. I will open a ticket on your behalf so that we can keep you updated as we learn more about the matter from them.Instructions on unlinking content from a JSON object are detailed below. If you've previously linked a layer to a key via the JSON plugin, you can remove that association. To do so:
1. Select the layer you want to unlink.
2. Click the Data plugin in Craft, then click the JSON tab.
3. Browse through the JSON object until you find the previously linked key.
4. Click the blue x to the left of the associated key to remove the prior association.
I apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. Let me know if there's anything else we can help you with!Thanks,
Shaina
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Hi Shaina,
I am using JSON for importing data into my design. My data contains some text variables and images. While duplicating a layer, text variables are coming out unique but the image layers are generating the same image while duplicating.
I have tried with Custom and web they are working fine, generating unique values while duplicating. But I am facing a problem only with JSON with images.
I have tried workaround trick you suggested
"Currently, the workaround for this is to apply data to the individual layer first, convert the layer(s) to a symbol, and then duplicate the symbol in order to get unique values to appear. While this is not ideal, it will allow you to get around this behavior at the moment. "
But still not working. Can you please find the reason behind this.
While going through your knowledge base I found this : https://support.invisionapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004490023-If-I-duplicate-an-element-that-s-associated-with-JSON-content-will-it-automatically-update-
It says if JSON is deeply nested, duplication might not work properly. Can you find if this issue is resolved.
Thanks,
Manikanta
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Hi Manikanta,
I apologize for the inconvenience with this issue. Our team is still working on a resolution to this issue, and the workaround I posted is the only solution for now.
However, I would be happy to open a ticket on your behalf so that you are notified once this issue is resolved. Please look for a message from our Support team soon.
Thanks,
Shaina
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Maybe secondary workaround I stumbled upon: Using unnamed arrays seems to allow for procedural duplication.
This works:
```
[
{"ID": 1,"First Thing": "Heyo","Second Thing": "Slam dunk","Third Thing": "Obligatory lorem ipsum"},{"ID": 2,"First Thing": "Yo","Second Thing": "Touchdown","Third Thing": "Obligatory lorem ipsum again"}]```
But this does not:
```
{"1": {"ID": 1,"First Thing": "Heyo","Second Thing": "Slam dunk","Third Thing": "Obligatory lorem ipsum"},"2": {"ID": 2,"First Thing": "Yo","Second Thing": "Touchdown","Third Thing": "Obligatory lorem ipsum again"}}``` -
Hello,
I see this thread started several months ago. I'm also having the same issues. In fact my duplicating isn't even working at this time, so I can't even test one of the methods above.
To summarize...
- I am trying to map data from a json import to fields on the artboard. I can do this before or after the item is a symbol however, if I do this when it's been converted to a symbol I am having issues with mapping things like an email address.
- When I map everything individually first, this works fine but then duplicating seems to be broken so I cannot test if it's working properly.
I work with lots of data and need to be able to fully represent the type of data our users will be dealing with to help us make better decisions. Using Mockaroo to generate the json file is HUGE ... now if only I could get Craft to import and allow me to manipulate it properly :)
More than happy to work closely with the support team to try and finally resolve this.
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Hi, I am experiencing the same issue. My JSON data is formatted as an array, as Spencer suggests above.
I am importing a local JSON file.
I have attempted to make this work using both Sketch 52.1 & Sketch 51.3. Same issue.
Using the latest Craft Plugins, downloaded and installed today (Craft Manager 1.0.72 (122), Duplicate (1.0.14), Data (1.0.31).
Thanks
Rob
Example from file
[{"ANZSCOCode": 1111,"ANZSCOName": "Chief Executives and Managing Directors","Description": "Chief Executives and Managing Directors determine, formulate and review the general policy programs and the overall direction of organisations within the framework established by boards of directors and similar governing bodies.","Education": "A Bachelor Degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience is usually needed to work in this job. Around three in five workers have a university degree.","Weekly Pay": "$2,572.00","Employment Size": "53,300"},{"ANZSCOCode": 1112,"ANZSCOName": "General Managers","Description": "General Managers plan, organise, direct, control and review the day-to-day operations and major functions of commercial, industrial, government and defence organisations through departmental managers and subordinate executives.","Education": "A Bachelor Degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience is usually needed to work in this job. Around one in two workers have a university degree.","Weekly Pay": "$2,250.00","Employment Size": "53,000"}] -
PS I also attempted another method, using the data from https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/albums
Same result.
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From Invision Support - for those who need the help:
"Currently, the workaround for this is to apply data to the individual layer first, convert the layer(s) to a symbol, and then duplicate the symbol in order to get unique values to appear. While this is not ideal, it will allow you to get around this behavior at the moment."
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Hi Rob,
Thank you very much for reaching out in this Community thread, as well as opening a ticket with our Support team. I'm happy to see that our Support team was able to provide you with a workaround for the time being while our team works on this issue!
Our Support team will be reaching out to you directly once we have any updates on this issue. I will also be sure to add any updates to this Community thread.
Have a wonderful day,
Shaina
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Hi Alex,
Sorry to hear that you're also running into this issue!
I will open a ticket on your behalf with our Support team so that that can connect your ticket to the corresponding open issue. This will ensure to keep you in the loop with any updates on this issue.
Currently, the workaround for this is to apply data to the individual layer first, convert the layer(s) to a symbol, and then duplicate the symbol in order to get unique values to appear. While this is not ideal, it will allow you to get around this behavior at the moment.
I’m sorry again for all the trouble and frustration with the Craft Duplicate and Craft Data plugins. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions.
Have a great day,
Shaina
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Hi Cheramy,
It appears as if our Support and Engineering teams are still hard at work on this issue. I apologize for not having a more detailed update at this time.
As a workaround, you can first duplicate the shapes without an image fill and once you've duplicated the image, you can go in and select each layer, then mass apply Unsplash images to it. Here's a screen recording displaying this workaround. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your patience,
Shaina
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