Bug 472062 - Unable to select layer by pressing R and clicking on part of an image if the layer is locked
Summary: Unable to select layer by pressing R and clicking on part of an image if the ...
Status: RESOLVED INTENTIONAL
Alias: None
Product: krita
Classification: Applications
Component: Layer Stack (show other bugs)
Version: 5.1.5
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Krita Bugs
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Reported: 2023-07-08 03:56 UTC by Pablo
Modified: 2023-07-19 14:59 UTC (History)
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Description Pablo 2023-07-08 03:56:17 UTC 
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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

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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.