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Code Overrides

Code overrides offer a powerful method to augment existing framework elements with additional functionality through code, without the need to build components from scratch. Here's how to effectively use code overrides in your projects:

Understanding Code Overrides: They allow you to inject custom behavior or styling into existing elements of your framework. This is particularly useful for adding interactivity or dynamic effects with minimal effort.

Applying Code Overrides:

Select the group or element you wish to modify, such as a hexagon shape within your project.
In the Inspector, look for the "Code Overrides" section and click on the plus sign to add a new override.
Choose the default file provided or a specific one you have prepared for overrides.

Types of Effects in Code Overrides:

Hover: Enhances user interaction by adding hover effects. This effect is visible only in preview mode.
Random Color: Introduces dynamic color changes on interaction, making each preview playthrough unique.
Rotate: Applies rotation to elements, adding a dynamic visual effect.

Exploring the Code:

Find the override code in the examples.tsx file within the assets or code section of your project.
The file contains examples like withRotate, showcasing how to apply animations and transitions, including hover states and scaling.
Random Color demonstrates using a store to animate and remember states across the application lifecycle, a technique useful for more complex functionalities.

Customizing Overrides:

Adjustments such as changing scale values (e.g., to 1.1) can be made directly in the code to fine-tune the effect according to your design needs.
Explore the documentation for more in-depth guidance on setting up and customizing code overrides.
Let's set back to withHover.

Code Override with CSS

import styled from "styled-components"
import type { ComponentType } from "react"

export function withBorderGradient(Component): ComponentType {
    const StyledComponent = styled(Component)`
        background: red;
    `

    return (props) => {
        return <StyledComponent {...props} />
    }
}

Border Gradient

import styled from "styled-components"
import type { ComponentType } from "react"

export function withBorderGradient(Component): ComponentType {
    const StyledComponent = styled(Component)`
        &::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 1px;
            -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
                linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
            -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask-composite: exclude;
            background: linear-gradient(10deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00) 33.33%, #FFF 95%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);

            @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
                background: linear-gradient(253deg, rgba(60, 60, 120, 0.1) 0%, rgba(60, 60, 120, 0.00) 100%);
            }
        }
    `

    return (props) => {
        return <StyledComponent {...props} />
    }
}

Hexagons Component

To efficiently integrate the Hexagon Button component with a dynamic logo system across a hexagon pattern, follow this streamlined process:

Selecting the Hexagon Group:

Exit the individual Hexagon Button component editing mode.
Select the entire folder or group containing all hexagon shapes to create a cohesive component set.

Creating a Master Component:

Convert the selected group of hexagons into a single, unified component called Hexagons. This master component represents your hexagon pattern, enabling centralized control over the entire layout.

Duplicating and Replacing Hexagons:

Copy the Hexagon Button component to replace each static hexagon within the pattern.
Ensure correct selection of the group for seamless replacement. This step is crucial for maintaining alignment and spacing consistency.

Customizing Logos:

For each hexagon, use the Command-Shift-V shortcut (or its equivalent in your design tool) to paste and replace the static hexagon with the HexagonButton component.
Adjust the logo variable for each component to match the intended company logo (e.g., Visa, Square, X, Google, Apple, Vercel).
For hexagons meant to remain without a specific logo, set the logo variable to None.

Component Variants

To create a dynamic and engaging interaction design with your Hexagon Button components, involving unique animations and patterns upon hover, follow these steps:

Variant Creation

Default Variant: The starting layout of your hexagon pattern.
Custom Variants: Create at least two additional variants focused on the X logo and Visa logo, each with a unique animation or layout shift upon hover. Include a fourth variant with a distinctly different pattern, such as a circle.

Design Unique Patterns

For each custom variant, rearrange the hexagons to highlight the logo being hovered over. This could mean moving the related hexagon to a central position or creating a visual flow that directs the user's attention to the logo.
Beyond Boundaries: Don't limit your design to the original boundaries. Feel free to extend hexagons outside their initial layout, ensuring they remain part of the variant group.
Focus on Visibility: Ensure that no hexagon, especially those with logos, is hidden or obscured in any variant. This maintains clarity and engagement.

Rearrange Non-active Logos

For logos not in focus for a particular variant, consider rearranging or slightly adjusting their position to complement the highlighted logo. This creates a cohesive and dynamic visual effect.

Creative Pattern Design

For the fourth variant, experiment with a circle pattern or any other shape that contrasts with the default hexagonal arrangement. This variant should offer a visually striking alternative to the standard layout.
Creativity Encouraged: You're not limited to replicating predefined patterns. Explore unique layouts that reflect the brand or theme you're working with.

Hover Variant Transitions

To set up transitions for the Hexagons component that animate between variants on hover, follow these structured steps:

Initiate Hover Transition

Select Variant 1: Start with the first variant of your HexagonButton component where the default state is set.
Hover on X Button: Focus on the X logo within Variant 1.

Setting Transitions

Mouse Enter for X: Click on the interaction icon next to the X button to create a transition to Variant 2. This transition should occur on mouse enter, indicating the hover state activation.
Visa Logo Transitions: Similarly, for the Visa logo in Variant 1, set a transition to Variant 3 on mouse enter. Then, from Variant 3, ensure there’s a transition back to Variant 1, focusing on the Visa button.

Adjust Transition Speed and Easing

For each transition, apply a slower transition speed to enhance the visual effect. An easing out duration of 1 second is recommended to create a smooth, gradual animation that catches the user's attention.
Make sure to set the same Transition for the Hexagon Button component.

Scroll Variants

Let's streamline the process for applying scroll variance to the Hexagons component. Follow these steps for a clear and efficient update:

Exit the Hexagons Component: Make sure you're not currently editing the Hexagons component. This ensures you can apply global effects properly.
Apply Scroll Variant: Choose the Scroll Variant option and set it to "Layer in View". This will activate the variant effect as the component enters the viewport.
Adjust Variants: Change the variant setting from Variant 1 to Variant 4. This step customizes the animation or effect triggered during the scroll.
Set Padding: To create space around the component and enhance visibility during scrolling, add: a Padding Top and Bottom of 500px for significant space above the component.

Conclusion

Wrapping up, we've covered how to spice up your Framer projects with code overrides and property controls. These features let you tweak and animate your designs directly from the UI, no heavy coding needed. You've seen how to make elements interactive with just a few clicks, adding cool effects like hover, spin, and color shifts.

Think of these tools as your design superpowers. They're here to help you make your projects pop, with minimal fuss and maximum creativity. Dive in, play around, and see what awesome designs you can come up with. The more you experiment, the more you'll discover. Happy designing!

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