GraphiteEditor/Graphite

Segment molding Shift key X/Y constraint

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#3,760 opened on Feb 14, 2026

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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.

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Research direction
Investigate the segment molding code to ensure Shift key correctly constrains X/Y movement, reusing existing snapping line logic.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
frontend
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Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Fresh
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Clear
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GitRust
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70