Snapping stops working when editing deeply nested objects.

[Bruce Kieffer]

I have symbols nested inside of other symbols, and solid objects nested inside other solid objects. When I go to edit them, at a certain depth of nesting object snapping does not work. It's like three or more levels in. Is there a way to make object snapping work in this situation? Is there a workaround?

[zoomer]

Hmmh, I think for my imported IFC Container Objects, snapping did not

need a nesting level to fail. Or maybe there was another group in there,

so one level.

 

I do not know of any workaround. I collapsed the Containers ....

But that doesn't sound like a solution.

Edited February 23 by zoomer

[Tom W.]

2 hours ago, Bruce Kieffer said:

I have symbols nested inside of other symbols, and solid objects nested inside other solid objects. When I go to edit them, at a certain depth of nesting object snapping does not work. It's like three or more levels in. Is there a way to make object snapping work in this situation? Is there a workaround?

 

I've noticed this too + have never really understood what was going on. Perhaps inside a Group inside a symbol in my case...? Not being able to snap to objects outside the Group? Quite annoying. I think if you can reproduce it you should file a bug on it + see what they say.

[Bruce Kieffer]

@Tom W. How do I file a bug report?

[Tom W.]

8 minutes ago, Bruce Kieffer said:

@Tom W. How do I file a bug report?

 

Via this web page: https://www3.vectorworks.net/vectorworks-bug-report

 

Alternatively there is a Support Request Form on the VSS Customer Portal.

[rDesign]

@Bruce Kieffer If you are a Service Select member, you can send an email to premiumtech@vectorworks.net and you will get a confirmation automatically with a case number.

 

 

[Bruce Kieffer]

I just tired to create a simple file to send you @rDesign that would show the snapping problem. I opened a new blank file and placed a symbol that I have trouble snapping in my complex file when I drill into the symbol. No problems in the blank file, but still problems in my complex file. I don't know how to show you this problem easily. I will send you a file someday if I ever figure out how to reproduce it simply.

[rDesign]

Bruce, no need to send me a file — I’ll take your word for it. I don’t work at Vw, if that’s what you’re thinking. Sending me your file will not help get it fixed. 😉

[Bruce Kieffer]

I will file a bug report if I get it figured out.

[LarryO]

The only reprieve I have had from this issue and it doesn't always work is to change to wire frame.

It is like forcing an update in a viewport when trying to dimension in hidden mode and the snaps stop appearing.

[mjm]

3 hours ago, LarryO said:

The only reprieve I have had from this issue and it doesn't always work is to change to wire frame.

It is like forcing an update in a viewport when trying to dimension in hidden mode and the snaps stop appearing.

I have found the same over here