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Owned by Maciej Zabielski
Jun 03, 2020
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Since 3.9

Vector Snap function

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

Default Snap configuration can be controlled in User Profile. If enabled user can also define the "sensitivity" of the snap by defining snap radius (in pixels). 
The bigger value the more radius is searched for possible snap points. 

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

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 existing spot

While moving whole spot, snap will be done for point you are dragging - that is the inner circle.

If you resize shape by moving any of the shape's point's, this point will be snapped.

A "diamond" shaped rotation point can also be moved (with Shift key) with snap to any of shapes own snap points or other shapes points.