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Why am I seeing the "Editing sub-elements on Auto Shape..." every time I move a rounded rectangle?

Jan 2, 2013 2:16 PM

Tags: #auto_shape #sub_elements

Hi,

Every time I move a rounded rectangle around the page, I see this dialog box:

And usually afterwards, I cannot edit some properties of the shape, such as the roundness of the corners. Is there a way to avoid this?

Thanks.

380 Views 3 Replies Latest reply: groove25, Jan 4, 2013 8:21 AM

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1. groove25,

Jan 2, 2013 10:29 PM in reply to LinearGradient

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Annoying, isn't it?

You shouldn't run into this problem if you use the Pointer tool (the black arrow) to move Smart Shapes on the canvas. But you will run into it if you use the Subselection tool (the white arrow). Where I tend to run into this alert message is when I option-click to copy an object, as the Option key also acts as a shortcut to the Subselection tool, and I wind up accidentally subselecting a portion of the Smart Shape.

The fact that you may not be able to edit a property like corner roundness afterwards is exactly what this dialog is trying to warn you about. If that's the case, you may want to click the Cancel option at the first appearance of such a dialog, and rethink what tool you're currently using.

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2. LinearGradient,

Jan 4, 2013 3:44 AM in reply to groove25

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Thanks groove25.

Having said that, in a flow like this, I am still getting this message:

Mistakenly use the Subselection tool to move an object,
Cancel when the dialog box pops up,
Choose the Pointer tool,
Move the shape again.

In order to stop the message, after choosing the Pointer tool, I have click on the canvas and then start moving the object again. Might make sense, but still annoying.

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3. groove25,

Jan 4, 2013 8:21 AM in reply to LinearGradient

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Yeah, that's a good point. After accidentally subselecting a Smart Shape (and choosing Cancel), it isn't enough to just switch to the Pointer tool. Clicking once or twice on the object with the Pointer tool should work to select the item properly. Otherwise, you can also click on the canvas to deselect the object first.

Take a look at the object on the canvas; its appearance will give you a clue about what's been selected (or not).

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