GraphiteEditor/Graphite

Path tool snapping to the X or Y axis with Shift held is broken for handles

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#2,969 opened on Aug 2, 2025

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Description

This should have the same behavior as with anchors, but for handles it's broken:

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8f90c300-edf7-475f-b846-3caa9d13b93e

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Find the code that handles Shift key snapping for anchors and compare with the code for handles. Identify the discrepancy and propose a fix.
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rust
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desktopcomputer graphics
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