Snap-to-Point Fails When Occluded by Non-Snappable Objects (e.g., Text)

[jpsimmons]

Description:
When using Snap to Point in VectorStyler, objects do not snap as expected if a non-snappable object (e.g., text) is visually on top—even if the target object underneath has snapping enabled.

Steps to Reproduce:

Draw Rectangle A.

Create a text object and place it in front of Rectangle A.

Draw Rectangle B and enable "Allow Snapping" on it.

Enable "Snap to Point" globally.

Drag Rectangle B toward Rectangle A (through the text object).

Expected Behavior:
Rectangle B should snap to the corners or edges of Rectangle A.

Observed Behavior:
Snapping does not occur. Rectangle B floats freely.

Workaround:
Send the text object to the back. Snapping resumes as expected.

Notes:

This behavior is unintuitive. The presence of non-snapping objects should not block snapping to eligible targets behind them.

"Snap to Object" does not exhibit this issue and works even with the text present.

Suggested Fixes:

Allow snap-through behavior where snap targets are detected even if they’re behind non-snapping objects.

Or provide a snap priority system that can skip over non-snappable elements.

[VectorStyler]

@jpsimmons I could not replicate this, using the steps described.

Maybe a recording and an example file might help.

[jpsimmons]

I have a problem reproducing it from a clean file. I have a somewhat complicated file where it shows up. May be a memory issue. I'll try to reproduce on something cleaner and resubmit if I can. Thanks.