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Objects sometimes move ("jump") when selected
This is a long-time problem that I have only now gotten around to posting. For quite some time now, occasionally when I select an object it moves by a few pixels. As a consequence, the object location and the selection are not the same (see image).
I then have to nudge the object to reposition it where it was. I am certain that it is not caused by me moving the mouse slightly as I click.
Unfortunately, I can't quite pinpoint the conditions that cause it, nor can I reliably reproduce it. I did notice that after it occurs the black selection border and handles disappear when subsequent selections are made (see image).
Perhaps it has something to do with trying to snap the object to another object?
I hope you can fix this, it is my biggest (only?) pet peeve.
Version: 1.6.23 - 07/14/2009 09:40 11:28 (Air)
Flash Player Version: WIN 10,0,22,87
I then have to nudge the object to reposition it where it was. I am certain that it is not caused by me moving the mouse slightly as I click.
Unfortunately, I can't quite pinpoint the conditions that cause it, nor can I reliably reproduce it. I did notice that after it occurs the black selection border and handles disappear when subsequent selections are made (see image).
Perhaps it has something to do with trying to snap the object to another object?
I hope you can fix this, it is my biggest (only?) pet peeve.
Version: 1.6.23 - 07/14/2009 09:40 11:28 (Air)
Flash Player Version: WIN 10,0,22,87
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Inappropriate?Yes - this has plagued me since I first started using Balsamiq a year ago. I have reported it as well, and even saw a posting that it was fixed. However I still find this issue and it's quite an annoyance.
Peldi,
I seem to remember you posting about how you fixed this with click event timers, but it will appears to be a common problem still.
It happens to me most when I just try to click and select an item. I have no intention to move it. However in selecting it I accidentally nudge it. Would it be better to wait a few more milliseconds until the mouse is down for a period of time before invoking the move?
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Inappropriate?Hi guys, "plagued" is the right verb here. We have tried to fix it twice already, and even checked in a fix once (which we had to back out of because it broke lots of other stuff).
I promised myself to sit down and focus on this for a few days in the future...maybe that time has come again?
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Inappropriate?I have the same problem. It happens when you select three or four items with shift+click and then shift+click on one of the selected items again. Then all selected items move a little bit. I think, it doesn't happen when you use ctrl+click.
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Inappropriate?This issue probably occurs for me at least once an hour when working with Balsamiq, I really like the tool, but it really does slow you down when you are creating mockups.
I’m very frustrated
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Inappropriate?I frequently get this problem and seem to spend a lot of time nudging things back into their original position. Unfortunately I have not been able to tie down the exact cause, however, I do normally see the alignment guides pop up when the item nudges so maybe there is an unwanted alignment happening?
Also the move does not register on the undo queue so it is not like I can just undo it.
I’m frequently frustrated
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Inappropriate?Usually, if you nudge the item back (using arrow keys) after it "jumps" it will snap back into the place it was in.
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Inappropriate?I have also noticed that sometimes if you grab the resize handles after the move (but don't resize) they also may jump back. It's almost as if the sizing gets a little bit confused.
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Inappropriate?Yeah, you can tap left, then right on the arrow keys and it'll "unjump", but it is annoying. ;)
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Inappropriate?I thought it was just me!
I use a tablet instead of a mouse and it can sometimes be a bit sensitive. All I want to do is just tap the control to edit its attributes and I often nudge it out of position.
Perhaps a simple solution would be a key you can hold down that temporarily locks controls in place so they don't move but can still be selected.
I’m mildly agitated
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