Getting set up with wireframes

This short walkthrough will help you get the most value out of Vellora wireframes.

Switching in and out of wireframe modeCopied!Copy link to section

There are three ways to switch into wireframe mode:

  1. Select the wireframe icon on the toolbar
  2. Tap the shortcut W
  3. Through the All tools menu (the ➕ sign on the toolbar) — the All tools menu can also be opened with the shortcut /

To leave wireframe mode, click the ⬅️ arrow or press the keyboard shortcut Q :

Creating wireframesCopied!Jump straight to this section

Vellora gives you a rich mix of frames and elements to pick from as you assemble your wireframes. Grab a frame from the Frames option in the toolbar, or reach for the keyboard shortcut F:

Add a wireframe element using the Elements option in the toolbar, or reach for the keyboard shortcut E:

To browse the complete lineup of wireframe elements, including every possible variation, take a look at this Vellora board:

Example wireframe layout on a Vellora board

Wireframe element traitsCopied!Jump straight to this section

Most frames and elements come with their own settings in the contextbar that appears once you select them. We’ve baked in handy built-in traits right into the frames and elements, so you won’t have to do any extra setup.

For instance:

  • Toggling the status bar and keyboard on or off on a phone frame.
  • Switching a button between its states.
  • Adding and editing menu items and tab labels.
  • Replacing "Lorem ipsum" placeholder text with block text.

Tip: Have a look at our template for a fast overview of all the frames and elements.

Curious why the wireframe colors look so muted? This article covers it. 👌


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Written by:

  • Lena Ashford

    Lena Ashford