Simple shapes will not snap... (SEE VIDEO)

[trooosey43890565]

I don't even know how to explain this issue. I walked away from my computer the other day and when I came back it was snapping fine when I changed literally nothing. Now it won't snap nodes together once again.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/3SlIFMm0-Fk

[Michael Bullo]

With nothing selected, you can access some Snap Options within the Properties panel.

You can also access the Snap options near the bottom of the View menu.

[tromboniator]

It appears that you already have Snap to Point activated. Select the object to be moved with the Selection Tool. It's easier to see (but not necessary) what's happening if you go into Outline view (View menu > Outline) or CMD/CTRL + Y. Switch to Group Selection tool or Direct Selection Tool, click and hold on the selected point to be snapped, then drag it to the target point. CMD/CTRL + Y again to return to Preview.

Peter

 

[Mike_Gondek]

I can see you have snapping on by the magenta smart guides flashing as you move. Refining your technique should help:

1.  Move closer so you can zoom in tighter
2. Select magnifying glass and scrub to zoom in
3. Command Y to go to outline view
4. Use solid arrow tool over the point you need to snap, and to drag and drop when you see both lines horizontal & vertical

[trooosey43890565 · Accepted solution]

Hi. I fixed this by going into direct selection mode. When in direct selection mode, snapping to nodes works as expected. When you are in normal selection mode snapping doesn't work as expected. Thanks for the help!