False appearance of gap between objects
Jan 29, 2016
Ive noticed that when working with objects i need to rest against each other, when zoomed out, i can see a gap between the objects. However, when i zoom in, (in an attempt to more accurately place them) the gap is not there.
Using the size and position setting in objects i can exactly place them so that they are next to each other and still see the gap while zoomed out.
The gap is not there when previewing or published, however, it makes editing and designing a bit of a pain because i never know if the gap is an illusion or an actual gap without zooming in on every object.
I think it may have something to do with 2 objects touching with an image behind them. The picture below shows the two object while zoomed out and zoomed in.
anyone have any idea how i can get this behavior to stop?
thanks,
8 Replies
Hi David!
Would you be able to share your .story file with our team here?
It has to do with the discrete size of pixels.
I don't know of any software that is able to display objects perfectly over a wide range of zoom sizes.
The only way to see things as they actually are is at exactly 100%. Any other zoom size has to make accommodations, and that's why things don't look right.
I created a new .story with some objects that recreate the situation for me and submitted it along with a ticket. The .Story i used in my example is filled with stuff i cant share.
Thanks David! I see your case submission (00732442) and you should be hearing from someone soon. I will follow along as well.
Walt, i have not heard of discrete pixels before. Looks like i have some research and learning to do, thank you.
Pixels are the little dots on your screen that light up to allow you to see things, but they are binary, either on or off. So it can't make an object 4.5 pixels wide.
Yeah i understand the concept of pixels, but i guess i had never considered what would happen if two objects were supposed to be next to each other and you zoomed out to a degree that it creates an unusable number of pixels. I think i always assumed it would appropriately round off the partial pixels to make the image fit like its supposed to.
David - looks like the information you shared as well as your file has been shared with our QA Team to further investigate. Just wanted to pop in with an update for anyone that may be following along.
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