Bug 472062

Summary:	Unable to select layer by pressing R and clicking on part of an image if the layer is locked
Product:	[Applications] krita	Reporter:	Pablo <pablojmuratore>
Component:	Layer Stack	Assignee:	Krita Bugs <krita-bugs-null>
Status:	RESOLVED INTENTIONAL
Severity:	normal	CC:	dimula73
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	5.1.5
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Other
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description Pablo 2023-07-08 03:56:17 UTC

SUMMARY
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STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Create two layers
2. Draw something on each layer
3. Verify that holding down R and clicking the drawing on an unlocked and unselected layer, that layer is selected
3. Block both layers
4. Hold down R and click on the drawing of the unselected and locked layer

OBSERVED RESULT
The layer that contains the clicked image while pressing R is not selected.

EXPECTED RESULT
The layer that contains the clicked image while pressing R should be selected

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
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macOS: 
Linux/KDE Plasma: Ubuntu 22.04.2
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Comment 1 Dmitry Kazakov 2023-07-19 14:59:20 UTC

Hi, Pablo!

That is how this feature has been designed. The locked layers are intentionally ignored because they may represent grids, overlays or adjustments, which are not useful for quick selection.