Duplicating a Path Section - per manual, doesn't seem to work

[pentool]

I can't make this work. Is this procedure correct?

https://www.vectorstyler.com/documentation/shapes/editpath/#duplicating-a-path-section

VS 1.2.039
macOS 12.7.6

[VectorStyler]

@pentool Tested here and seems to be working: https://share.cleanshot.com/ySbtjwbJ

Could be a modifier key settings change.

[pentool]

Well, yes, it works because you selected all the nodes. Per the manual, it says "...any section of a path between two nodes..."

I think the wording threw me off. I selected 2 nodes of a path but it doesn't work even though the manual says "between 2 nodes". I figured I have to select 2 nodes and drag the section. But it seems you have to select 3 nodes (at the minimum) for it to work.

[Subpath]

@VectorStyler

doesnt work via ALt+key here too
but via Transform > Move

see video her

[pentool]

@Subpath Must be a windows issue. It works for me with Option on the Mac but have to select 3 or more nodes.

[Subpath]

@pentool

curious, it doesnt work with the Alt-key on Windows
but via Menu >Object > Transform > Move
it works with also with just two nodes
if i select just one Node this way the whole Path will be copied

[Subpath]

@monsterfox

I don't know how this happened,
but your post here is in the wrong thread

[VectorStyler]

@Subpath said in Duplicating a Path Section - per manual, doesn't seem to work:

curious, it doesnt work with the Alt-key on Windows

I will test this on Windows.

[VectorStyler]

@pentool said in Duplicating a Path Section - per manual, doesn't seem to work:

any section of a path between two nodes

Yes the wording might need to be changed. The two node selection case does something else (stretching rotating the path section).

[VectorStyler]

@Subpath said in Duplicating a Path Section - per manual, doesn't seem to work:

doesnt work via ALt+key here too

@pentool

I tested this on Windows, doe to some other features, the Alt key must be pressed after starting the node movement.

[Subpath]

@VectorStyler

got it, thanks
But that is not necessary if i copy a Shape via the Alt key

Also curious, that this way works only with 3 Nodes selected as a minimum,
but copy only 2 Nodes work if a use the way via Transform Move
which i showed above
.
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For anyone who is reading this:
To copy a part of a Path on Windows

select minimum 3 Nodes

select any of that 3 Nodes hold the left Mouse Button down
(selecting the Path doesnt work)

press the Alt-key then and move the Part of the Path
and that Part will be copied

[VectorStyler]

@Subpath The 3 node limit is because of a conflict with an other feature, where the Alt+ with 2 node selection will stretch the section between the two nodes.

[Subpath]

@VectorStyler said in Duplicating a Path Section - per manual, doesn't seem to work:

@Subpath The 3 node limit is because of a conflict with an other feature, where the Alt+ with 2 node selection will stretch the section between the two nodes.

understand, have no Problem with that, (just wondered)
if i need it i will add a node if necessary and deleted it later on