Smart Guides and Snap to Point not working...

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
April 10, 2018
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In the video I identify the center of the RED object. I then try to move and even scale the BLACK object to make 'Smart Guides' appear and 'Snap to Point' to work.

Neither of which are working...

https://www.facebook.com/EnochTheWalker/posts/618224111860010

Please, if you understand why 'Smart Guides' and 'Snap to Point' don't work when they are clearly selected, let me know!

Correct answer AbrielTheMan

Well, I tried the 'Ctrl + U' command and it ('Smart Guides') worked. I then turned off 'Smart Guides' with 'Ctrl + U' and then tried and they were off.
Then, I turned on the 'Smart Guides' through the menu rather than 'Ctril + U' and it worked.

I am sorry for the delay in responding.
Yes, selecting 'Smart Guides' in the menu works now.

Also, the 'Ctrl + U' command works, too.

Did you do something while I was away? (coding-wise)

AbrielTheManAuthorCorrect answer

Participant

Well, I tried the 'Ctrl + U' command and it ('Smart Guides') worked. I then turned off 'Smart Guides' with 'Ctrl + U' and then tried and they were off.
Then, I turned on the 'Smart Guides' through the menu rather than 'Ctril + U' and it worked.

I am sorry for the delay in responding.
Yes, selecting 'Smart Guides' in the menu works now.

Also, the 'Ctrl + U' command works, too.

Did you do something while I was away? (coding-wise)

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Anonymous

It might be that you have snap to pixel turned on too. I believe this over-rides snap to point. Illustrator is frustrating to say the least... bring back Freehand!

T

TSTLOFT

Known Participant

I remember being able to snap a guide to the center horizontal or vertical plane of the artboard.

Has that function changed?

I am also finding that snapping has become a bit unintuitive lately. I have to zoom far in, otherwise my guides with not be accurately butted against the object. I used to be able to snap, no matter what. Now I have to double check every move.

chanaart

Community Expert

When you snap to point in AI it snapping to the point you select and you need to see a white arrow....make sure it is selected and move the object. In the video you posted it is not clear when you move the object..

snap to point - YouTube