Vector Snap

Since 3.9

Vector Snap function

The new Vector Snap functionality is now available for use in all draw modes. When moving an existing object or drawing a new one, the snap will occur to each corner and half of the line's (segment) length.

The default snap configuration can be controlled in the User Profile. If enabled, users can also define the "sensitivity" of the snap by specifying the snap radius (in pixels). The larger the value, the wider the search radius for possible snap points.

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An individual user settings can be controlled using Tools menu (this change does not affect other users):

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Drawing new elements

While creating new shape, text or icons, insertion point will first snap into existing vector.

Depending on what shape is being drawn, shape's edges will also snap.

When Snap is active but no snap points are in range, a blue circle will be displayed around the point that is being edited:

When a snap point is detected, detection circle will turn red, and active (edited) point will "snap" to target:

Moving an Existing Spot

When moving the entire spot, a snap will be triggered for the point being dragged - which is represented by the inner circle.

If you resize the shape by moving any of its points, that particular point will also be snapped.

Moreover, a "diamond" shaped rotation point can be moved (with Shift key) and snapped to any of the shape's own snap points or other shapes' points.