Indigo does not support it yet, so the markup is removed when converted. Markup content in text fields: Balsamiq has a simple markup language that enables you to write provide text for text fields.These properties are currently not supported for import: There are some properties that are not ported from Balsamiq filesīalsamiq properties not imported by Indigo.Some controls support slightly different properties, so the end result is not exactly the same.Some of Balsamiq's controls are currently not being imported by Indigo.Balsamiq has a sketchier style for controls than Indigo, so the end result will not look exactly the same.Given the differences between the tools, here are some things you should bear in mind when creating a screen based on a Balsamiq file.

The goal of the conversion process is to create a screen in Indigo that is equivalent to a Balsamiq Mockup. If you are using Balsamiq's web version you can use the 'Export Mockup' option in the Mockup menu to copy the content to the clipboard, or press CTRL+E. This step isn't necessary if you're using Balsamiq 2.2.24 or a previous version. bmml file from Balsamiq, use the Export Project to to BMMLs ZIP option in the Project menu and then open the unzipped files from Indigo Studio. Copying content from Balsamiq and pasting it on Indigo.Indigo provides two ways for importing content from Balsamiq Mockups: The good news is that you can take your Balsamiq's mockups and make them interactive with Indigo! Importing from Balsamiq Mockups This allows you to reuse your existing investments in Balsamiq or use some of the existing libraries of Balsamiq Mockups that are freely available.īalsamiq focuses on creating static wireframes with navigation between them, and Indigo has a superset of Balsamiq's functionality. Indigo Studio provides a way to import your Balsamiq® Mockups BMML files.

Showing Real-World Scenes in Your Storyboards.

Showing Branches for Optional or Parallel Paths.

Narrating a User's Story with a Storyboard.

Working with Others on Indigo Project Files.

Adding a Starting Animation to Your Screen.

Animating Elements into View on a Screen.

Creating Your First Responsive Web Page Layout.

Responsive Web Design Overview & Key Concepts.

Understanding Screen Interactions & States.

Storyboards, Screens, and Screenparts Overview.

You can export all of your wireframes to static PNG images, and send those to your clients if needed. More details about exporting to PDF can be found here. The PDF will be created in high resolution and with selectable text (good for the reviewers to copy/paste from). This is one of the best ways to share your project with collaborators and clients who don't need to make changes. That means that they not only display your project as you have designed it, they will also respect any links you have added to the project. PDFs generated in Balsamiq Wireframes are completely interactive. You can learn more about this feature in Full Screen Presentation Mode.

The application will expand to take up your whole screen, with your wireframe centered on it. To enter it, just click on the full screen icon in the top-right corner of your toolbar, select 'Full Screen Presentation' from the View menu or hit CTRL/ ⌘+ F. If you have created links between your wireframes, the links will be clickable. The Full Screen Presentation Mode is great for sharing your wireframes with stakeholders or for usability testing. You can also edit and delete your own comments. Once a comment is added, each reviewer can reply to it and like it. You can also add a link to an alternate version by using the 'Add Link to Alternate' drop-down at the bottom of the comments panel. You can add Callout markers to indicate specific places in the wireframe where the comments applies. Before adding comments, You may be prompted to enter your details: Balsamiq Cloud) are linked to specific users via email address and name. Note: Comments in other versions of Balsamiq Wireframes (e.g.

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