Offset Gizmo snaps in directions other than desired movement

[zarakon]

When using the offset gizmo with angle snap turned on, parts may snap to the 3D grid in directions other than the desired direction of movement.

For example, attach a fuel tank to the side of another fuel tank (any size works). Then use the gizmo to try to move the outside fuel tank up or down with the snap function enabled. Notice that as soon as you move it up or down, it also moves inward a little bit. The severity of this effect varies depending on which parts are used and how they are initially placed.

I think that when moving a part using the offset gizmo, it should only snap along the applied vector.

[zarakon]

Video:

In this one, I have angle snap ENABLED. The problem is that when I try to move a part in one direction, it may also move along one or two of the other vectors in order to snap to the 3D grid.

I propose that when using the offset tool, parts should only snap along the current vector of movement, not all 3.

[sal_vager]

There's a hidden grid that parts snap to, but you can change between absolute and local mode with "F".

This is how the editor works now

[zarakon]

Hmm, good to know about the local/absolute toggle, but then local mode makes the snap useless for lining up two separate parts

I still think the absolute mode could be improved by making it only snap along the direction of movement instead of also throwing in unwanted movement in the other directions.

[Claw]

By the way, you can also turn off the grid snap all together by toggling Angle Snap.

And yeah, would be nice if it didn't snap directly to the grid regardless of the direction used.

Cheers,

~Claw