GraphiteEditor/Graphite

Segment molding Shift key X/Y constraint

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#3760 opened on Feb 14, 2026

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Description

Webcast explanation:

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9d8dd585-55b2-4b1a-bf21-2ab7bbb23afb

This, of course, should reuse the code for showing the X/Y snapping lines.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
designfrontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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 programmingfamiliarity with Graphite codebaseunderstanding of snapping lines
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Review the webcast explanation in the issue (linked asset) to understand the desired Shift key X/Y constraint behavior during segment molding. Examine the existing X/Y snapping line implementation in the codebase (likely in the editor or transform tools) and identify how to reuse that code for the segment molding context. Look for relevant files in the editor module (e.g., snapping.rs or transform.rs) and consider following up with maintainers if the exact integration points are unclear.