Strange tools behaviour in 1.10.5 (Mac Monterey 12.3.1)

[MarcoBoi]

Selecting a layer does indeed select that layer but the SHAPE of the selection is that of the largest item in the layer list - in this case the lowest item in the list, which is the background. So, as the background is much larger than the selected layer, I have to zoom out to a ludicrous degree in order to see the effect of my required rotation or scaling. Any thoughts?

Edited April 21, 2022 by MarcoBoi

[NathanC]

Hi @MarcoBoi welcome to the forums,

This is likely functionality as intended, as selecting a group layer which contains a large background image should always draw the selection around the largest layer in the group.

In case we're missing something, could you perhaps provide us with a screen recording demonstrating your issue?

 

[MarcoBoi]

Thanks for the response! In fact, the selected layer is NOT part of a group, it is a discrete layer. The blue bounding box correctly encompasses the selected layer, but the toolbox references the shape and size of the background layer. I can upload a couple of screenshots...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MarcoBoi-test-image.afphoto

Edited April 26, 2022 by MarcoBoi
Screenshots added and replaced.

[NathanC]

Hi @MarcoBoi thanks for clarifying.

Under the impression that you are referring to the selection handles over the background layer when you mention toolbox I can see the issue. Since I can't replicate this issue with a new file could you upload your file or another example file to the below private dropbox?

https://www.dropbox.com/request/LnmLuwi6ag3ZI0iwc8cL

[MarcoBoi]

Thanks! An edited version of the file is uploaded, still showing the same behaviour.

[NathanC]

Thanks for sending the file over, upon opening your file I can see that the selection handles when selecting the green earring layer are actually surrounding a rectangular selection marquee, not the background layer. upon deselecting this (Cmd/Ctrl + D) and re-selecting the  earring layer it correctly moves the handles over just the object.

Before Deselecting:

After Deselecting:

[MarcoBoi]

Erk. Pilot error - many thanks for your time!