GraphiteEditor/Graphite

Crash in debug mode: dragging a brush layer into a boolean operation layer

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#3155 opened on Sep 9, 2025

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Description

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/38562fa1-265c-46ef-9c02-601d3d195361

It doesn't always happen in a localhost debug build, and never happens in a production build. If you have trouble reproducing it from the video instructions above, here is a file where the last step of dragging the brush layer into the boolean layer will produce the crash:

crash.graphite.txt

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
frontend
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Rust programmingdebugging skills
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Start by reviewing the attached crash file and the video demonstration to understand the exact steps. Look into the node graph layer handling code, particularly how brush layers interact with boolean operation layers. The crash only occurs in debug mode, so check for assertions or undefined behavior in the Rust code relevant to dragging and merging layers. Examine recent commits related to layer operations and boolean nodes for potential regressions.