Forum Discussion
Straight Lines
Hello,
I find it extremely hard to create straight lines/arrows is there an easier way to do this?
i.e. holding shift like other programs does not work.
Thanks!
Thanks Crystal, of course I'm uncheking "snap objects to grid" now to align items. But I'm pretty sure, that
[quote]Snap objects both to grid and to other objects:
If the other slide object is not in line with the grid spacing, the object you're dragging will snap to the grid.[/quote]
Was opposite before last update :) That snap to other objects had priority over snap to grid. Also, I think before last update, when using arrows without selected "snap to grid", objects moved by X (defined by user) pixels, and with holding control - by one pixel. Now, when I have deselected "snap to grid" and I try to move object by arrow - it goes by one, not by X pixels :(
Maybe it's my imagination and it was default behavior since the beginning, but I'm working with storyline for 5 years know, and my muscle memory now gets confused :)
However glad to hear that problem is investigated with groups, as it is the most problematic one.
PS Crystal, since you are 'nearest' :) member of the staff, and we can't PM staff members - could I contact you somehow in private to discuss one idea for the forums, which I strongly believe will get positive feedback from the community and all of us using Storyline? :)
Hey Mateusz. Regarding your request to reach out directly, you can always reach our team and the support engineers here. I’ve opened a case for us to communicate directly, so you should have an email from support@articulate.com with my name on it.
I misunderstood the history of the “snap” behavior, and you’re absolutely right. Beginning with the latest release, it will snap only to the grid when both options are checked. I apologize for that lack of distinction. Thanks for being persistent about your experience! We’re treating this behavior as a bug.
As for using the arrows on your keyboard to move an object, I tested basic shapes, image files and characters. Unless snap to grid is selected, those objects move by a single pixel using the keyboard arrows. That behavior was consistent in all Storyline 3 updates, and in Storyline 2. PowerPoint moves objects the same way.
Walt, it sounds like you had a different experience with the arrow keys, but I’m having trouble identifying what you saw. Can you share an example? If you’re able to record with Peek, that’ll help too!
