Moving points lost any guide...

[Stefano252145757xee]

Does anyone know how to visualize the previous tracing while moving points? Thanks

[Jacob Bugge]

Stefano,

Maybe too silly and simple, but you can copy (a segment of) the path behind itself and have it as the reference, in a different colour if you wish, and locked if you wish (no real need).

For the whole path you can select with the normal Selection Tool and Ctrl/Cmd+C+B (hold Ctrl/Cmd and press C then B).

For the/each segment in question you can (deselect if not already) Click the segment with the Direct Selection Too land Ctrl/Cmd+C+B; for multiple segments you can ShiftClick each.

Then you can deselect and ClickDrag the/each relevant Anchor Point, and Handle, with the Direct Selection Tool while seeing the previous shape; for multiple segments you can ShiftClick each Anchor Point and move them together to start with.

Afterwards you can just delete the previous (parts of the) path.

[Stefano252145757xee]

Thanks, Jacob.

But my question is different... I know it could be misunderstood...that's my fault...  :)!

Probably it's a bug of the software. When I select an object, the outline of the construction (the blue one...) and the points, disappear while moving. For example, if I try to modify a square filled in orange, dragging a point I could see the orange only that's moving but not the blue line of the whole shape. I searched for a command in the preferences but nothing seems to be tied to this. Any idea? It's a bug, in your opinion? Thank you

[pixxxelschubser · Accepted solution]

It may be that disable the Realtime Drawing in the preferences could help you.

[Stefano252145757xee]

Thank you! It seems to function now.

[Kurt Gold]

Another way – in case you want to keep the GPU preview and Real-Time Drawing – is to use the Free Transform tool (default shortcut: E) to move entire objects or single anchor points.

[Stefano252145757xee]

I tried but if Gpu is on, there is no trace under movements.

[Kurt Gold]

Stefano, this is the Free Transform tool (E) in action while GPU preview and Real-Time Drawing and Editing are turned on.

[Stefano252145757xee]

Thank you. Where I can find this palette with free transform tools?

[Stefano252145757xee]

oh, sorry! I found it... 🙂