All move operations should have a common modifier to move along X or Y axis. At the moment we have. Move tool snaps to axis with CTRL Transform tool uses SHIFT Shape handling Move uses either CTRL or ALT Node move: CTRL Assistant move: No snap, it should have. Ideally all should work with one key. for example SHIFT Reproducible: Always
Ack... Though this is something that's been on the todo list since 2006 or so... I think their may be a calligracommon bug for this, too, but I cannot find it.
This is fixed in 3.0, thanks to Michael Abrahams work.