1.9.0.205 - moving a "linked layer" in Layers panel removes link

[lepr]

AP beta 1.9.0.205

macOS 10.13.6

Problem: simply moving a "linked layer" in Layers panel results in unlinking

Recipe: 

1. start a new document
2. add a Rectangle
3. Layer > Duplicate Linked: the two objects are linked
4. In Layers panel, move the lower object above the higher object, or vice versa: the two objects are not linked

[Old Bruce]

Different recipe but same unlinking, when selecting and then moving the pair of linked layers up in the stack of layers.

[Andy Somerfield]

Thanks guys,

We will build a 206 this evening to fix this (it makes it impossible to really test links without it).

A

[James Ritson]

Thanks, we're aware of various unlinking issues, let us know if you find any more! So far it seems to be dragging layers up and down the layer stack (using Arrange options is fine), and moving layers in/out of enclosures or moving them to different enclosures.

@Old Bruce with your mention of dragging the pair of layers, it might just be worth trying the Arrange menu options (or shortcuts, CMD+brackets/CTRL+brackets for Mac/Windows) to see if that works.

[Old Bruce]

2 hours ago, James Ritson said:

 

@Old Bruce with your mention of dragging the pair of layers, it might just be worth trying the Arrange menu options (or shortcuts, CMD+brackets/CTRL+brackets for Mac/Windows) to see if that works.

Keyboard shortcuts work okay.

Not actually sure how I would use this feature, I am wondering if I will find it indispensable in a little while.