Map layer problems

[SoloJoke]

I'm having a strange issue with map layers, when I try to duplicate map items, they seem to have some randomisation in size. If I shift click two separate layers, it randomly makes those layers a little smaller or a little bigger, and I have no idea why, I'm guessing it's a bug. Does anyone else have this? Or know a way around? I'm trying to duplicate multiple layers, and you have to do that from the layer tab, since if you shift click two map items on the actual map, and try to duplicate them, it only copy's the first item you click, even though both are selected.

[Moon Wizard]

Can you provide the exact steps and graphic assets you are using to see the issue?

We would need to recreate locally to see what the problem is, and what we can do to fix it.

Regards,
JPG

[SoloJoke]

Alright, the steps are.
1. I add two images from my assets onto the map.
2. I ctrl click the two image layers.
3. I then click on the grouped image, and the assets get bigger.

[Moon Wizard]

Is there a way that you can make a video clip? Or be even more specific in your steps?

I tried what you posted, but wasn't able to see the issue. (see the video)
At first, I tried to Ctrl+click as you posted; but Ctrl doesn't do anything when selecting layers.
Next, I tried Shift+click when appends selection, then clicked without Ctrl/Shift pressed, then dragged.

Thanks,
JPG

[SoloJoke]

Sorry for the late reply. I made a video to show you what is happening.

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[Moon Wizard]

Could you walk me through the exact keyboard and mouse steps in that video?

How did you add "Arcade (Copy)" layer? Did you edit the video at all? Did you use the keyboard to copy/paste?

Regards,
JPG

[Moon Wizard]

Also, if you can send me a copy of campaign and a copy of those specific graphics along with the exact steps, perhaps we can follow along exactly...

Thanks,
JPG

[SoloJoke]

This problem happens no matter what campaign I do it in, if I started a new campaign right now it would do it the same, but I've only noticed it so far in the CoreRPG system, but that could be because I haven't tried using map layers like this in other systems.
As for the graphics, it works with any graphic files as far as I'm aware but the filetype is only png.
I didn't edit the video, that is raw footage.
I added the "Arcade(Copy)" layer by left clicking the first "Arcade" layer and then using the standard keyboard shortcut for copy and pasting. I then left clicked and dragged the copy to the right, I clicked away from that layer to unselect it and went over to the layers. I held ctrl and left clicked the two layers, the original and the copy, that causes the layers to change size randomly, and I then clicked on one of them on the map to select it, causing more changes.

I could send over the campaign and graphic files, but I seem to be able to recreate this with any number of campaigns and graphics, I'll try to recreate it now using another system and another graphic file type too.

EDIT: I just tested it using the 5E system and it still happened, will check other filetypes next.
EDIT: Still happens with some of the free assets that come with FGU Ultimate, but those are also .png files. Wait, do they need to be .png? I guess I can't test other filetypes.
EDIT: It also works with shift click, not just ctrl click.

[LordEntrails]

please provide step by step, click by click instructions to duplicate.

[Moon Wizard]

I'm still not seeing it, when I tried clicking "off" the layers to deselect, and only clicking on the image control panel with Control key to select. As @LordEntrails mentions, exact step-by-step click/key/mouse details will be very helpful, if not necessary, to recreate.

Also, can you try using a brand new image with the same samples I used? (From Shockbolt pack that is included)

Additionally, I had asked for a sample campaign earlier, that would be useful as well; since I can make sure all the data is exactly the same.

Thanks,
JPG

[SoloJoke]

Okay, I've been messing around with it even more, trying to find what causes it, becuase I'm not always able to replicate it, sometimes it doesn't happen, but I think I found at least one part of it, and it's toggling off grid snap. Shown in the video below.
EDIT: I should say that if I toggle grid snap I can replicate it every time, I can still sometimes replicate it without grid snap but it seems random.

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43555&stc=1&d=1612762023

[Moon Wizard]

Just wanted to circle back and thank you for the video. I was able to see a similar scenario; and I've forwarded this post with the video to our image features developer to review.

Regards,
JPG

[SoloJoke]

Thanks!

[Wustova]

I'm not sure if this applies to this thread but I'm having trouble pulling up the images layers. I click and un-click the little lock and nothing happens except the lock image going from locked to unlocked and back again. On certain images the lock won't even change states. No matter what though NO layers sidebar pops up for me to edit, add or change. What am I doing wrong. I'm new, purchased the ultimate FG Unity from Steam and it confirms it on the load screen. I'm in a campaign I created and trying to get up and going. Please help.

[DCrumb]

I'm not sure if this applies to this thread but I'm having trouble pulling up the images layers. I click and un-click the little lock and nothing happens except the lock image going from locked to unlocked and back again. On certain images the lock won't even change states. No matter what though NO layers sidebar pops up for me to edit, add or change. What am I doing wrong. I'm new, purchased the ultimate FG Unity from Steam and it confirms it on the load screen. I'm in a campaign I created and trying to get up and going. Please help.

Try unlocking the image before it is in the "background" state.

[Wustova]

I'm not sure what you mean. When I follow along with "How do I ????? in Unity - Video 2 Line of Sight", I get to the point where I try and unlock and.....nothing. Do I need to have a player character attached to my campaign to edit? If that's needed can't I just add a character I made into the tracker and then onto the map.

Is there a difference in launching FGU as a DM rather than a player? How to I know if I'm launching it as a DM?

[LordEntrails]

Whenever you "Load" a campaign you are the GM/DM/Host. Whenever you "Join" a campaign you are a player.

Is the lock icon black or red?

No you do not need a player connected or a character on a map to edit map layers.

Can you post a screen shot of what you are seeing?

[Zacchaeus]

And just to check you are using Unity right?

[Wustova]

All I have loaded is decals and Feature DND: Official Language Fonts. It is black locked or unlocked.4467844679

[Zacchaeus]

That's Classic - which does not have Line of sight. Only Unity has Line of Sight. If you have purchased the wrong thing (and you bought from the store within the last 30 days) contact support to get a refund and then purchase the correct version.

[Wustova]

Ahhhh, OK. I bought it from Steam. I have two license numbers, one classic and one Unity. I will check to see if I can download the correct installation. Thank you all for your quick and patient responses and help. i appreciate it. I was getting quite frustrated. haha :)

[LordEntrails]

All I have loaded is decals and Feature DND: Official Language Fonts. It is black locked or unlocked.4467844679
That is FG Classic, not FG Unity. See the launch screen top right corner, vers 3x is FGC, version 4x is FGU. FGC does not have layers.