Eraser and Knife Tool bugs.

[VectorStyler]

@encart Disable the "Separate Path with Knife Tool" (and Eraser Tool) option in Preferences -> Editing Options 2 (bottom left checkboxes).

[Igull]

Sadly I'm also getting changed results with the eraser tool

Previously, you didn't need to select the object that you wished to erase a part from - now you do and it just adds another level of work.

You could just work your way through all the objects without selecting anything - this is with the 'separate path with eraser tool' option selected of course.

This is one of the most important tools for me.

Neil

[VectorStyler]

@Igull What is selected when the eraser tool is activated?
If no object is selected, then the eraser tool should work on all objects.

[Igull]

@VectorStyler said in Eraser and Knife Tool bugs.:

@Igull What is selected when the eraser tool is activated?
If no object is selected, then the eraser tool should work on all objects.

With no objects selected, the eraser tool works ok on the first object and any other part of the first object. However, when moving to the next object, the first object remains selected and you can't erase any part of the next (unselected) object.

Previously, it didn't matter, you could continue to any object without selecting it. I think I actually mentioned that this was a feature that I really liked with eraser tool

Neil

[VectorStyler]

@Igull Seems to be working here for other objects also (not just the first, where the eraser was used).
In the context panel, there is a "Source" drop down, try selecting a different option.

[Igull]

@VectorStyler said in Eraser and Knife Tool bugs.:

@Igull Seems to be working here for other objects also (not just the first, where the eraser was used).
In the context panel, there is a "Source" drop down, try selecting a different option.

Mmm, still not working, tried a fresh file and changing the source selection/layer/canvas ?
Neil

PS, I'll reboot VS and see if that matters.

[Igull]

@VectorStyler

Just tried rebooting VS with a new file, same issue, first object ok - successive objects no. Source makes no difference either.

Neil

[Igull]

@Igull

Seems that if an object is selected, then the eraser tool won't work on subsequent (unselected) objects. The eraser tool automatically selects the first object when you attempt to erase of course
It works ok (on the next object) if you deselect the first object.

Neil

[b77]

@Igull Same here: https://recordit.co/6p6vInXuJk

The workaround is to press the Escape key, which deselects
the current object and lets you "jump" to any other.

[VectorStyler]

@Igull I will have to replicate this somehow.

[Igull]

@b77
Yes, I've been using the escape key

Neil

[Subpath]

@Igull , @b77

Perhaps a "select all" or select all parts that should
be edited with the Eraser might be helpful

Here a Video

[Igull]

@Subpath said in Eraser and Knife Tool bugs.:

Perhaps a "select all" or select all parts that should
be edited with the Eraser might be helpful

I don't see the point in that, it's just more work ? Selecting all can lead to other unintentional bad things happening

Selecting the parts that you need to erase is yet another minefield of work

Why not just have it work correctly - pick erase tool - erase part - simples - that's how the thing on the end of your pencil works

A 'workaround' would be to have VS automatically deselect after each erase operation - then the problem would simply disappear

Neil

[Subpath]

@Igull

was just a though of mine
i think i often have lesser Objects to handle