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Jolino
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May 2, 2016
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Snap to grid on while grid is hidden — possible?

  • May 2, 2016
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Hi,

Is there any way, native or via plug-in/script, that allows me to have snap to grid on, even if the grid itself is hidden?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Jorge Olino

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Correct answer JJMack

I was under the impression that you found it to be impossible to snap to when extras were hidden so you were asking if there could be  a scripting or plug-in solution.  I know Scripts can get hidden guide locations but you must invoke the script to use it. Or have it trigger by some event.

I missed the "native" in your original question.  To me it look like hiding extra turn the view off. Thing like selection are still in effect you just don't see the marching ants.  If you move a selection while hidden you will be shown the outline while Dragging it does not seem to snap to anything and will hide once you stop dragging.  I would just suggest just using the  shortcut Ctrl+H the toggle the view of extras. Other shortcuts like Ctrl+' to toggle grid only Ctrl+; toggle guides

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JJMack
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JJMackCommunity Expert
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May 2, 2016

I do not understand your question? If a Script or Plug-in is in control you the Photoshop user can not use any of Photoshop features. You would be working with the script or plug-in and will only be able to use any UI provide by it. Photoshop would give control to the plug-in or script and will only communicate with it. No user Photoshop UI communication is possible Except for perhaps a user escape feature that would allow the Photoshop user to have Photoshop terminate the script or plug-in.

A script or plug-in could be written  that would restrict it operation to a grid,  existing guides or some other constraints.

JJMack
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    JolinoAuthor
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    May 2, 2016

    Thanks for your input JJMack.

    I'll rephrase it to make it more clear:

    Is there any way to have to have snap to grid on, while having the grid itself hidden from sight?

    JJMack
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    JJMackCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    May 2, 2016

    I was under the impression that you found it to be impossible to snap to when extras were hidden so you were asking if there could be  a scripting or plug-in solution.  I know Scripts can get hidden guide locations but you must invoke the script to use it. Or have it trigger by some event.

    I missed the "native" in your original question.  To me it look like hiding extra turn the view off. Thing like selection are still in effect you just don't see the marching ants.  If you move a selection while hidden you will be shown the outline while Dragging it does not seem to snap to anything and will hide once you stop dragging.  I would just suggest just using the  shortcut Ctrl+H the toggle the view of extras. Other shortcuts like Ctrl+' to toggle grid only Ctrl+; toggle guides

    JJMack
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