C3 and C2 request - no dragging objects into locked layers

Hi everyone,

So this is something that goes way back to even C2 and it MUST END!

Would it be possible to prevent objects from being dragged into locked layers? I don't know how many times I've locked a layer and forgotten to click a different unlocked layer only to have it be stuck in the locked layer unmovable or even unelectable.. then i have to unlock the layer.. move the item.. etc..

Yes I know.. "don't drag things on the locked layer dude".. yes yes yes.. but i imagine i'm not the only person who's done this and i just wondered if this is a thing that's just me or others have experienced this minor quirk but one that also seems like it could be equally easy to fix and make a better UX.

If all layers are locked for some reason the item just wouldn't drag over.. like the non-dragable system objects.

Thanks,

Caleb

+1 for this.

Also maybe an option to lock Pasting (Ctrl +V) into locked layers, or hidden ones.

I probably waste half an hour a day looking for lost sprites this way.

You're right, there doesn't seem to be a good reason for this. I filed a C3 issue to change it.

I guess it should apply to hidden layers too? If you drag-and-drop or paste instances to a hidden layer, just like with a locked layer you still can't do anything to those instances until you change the layer settings.

Ashley I think that's a great addition. I don't deal with hidden layers much (other than to make sure things are grouped quickly) so that was never really a thing for me.

K-thanks.

Now if you could just magically fix it so it knows what layer I want it on.

Or, just give the object a preference setting for a default layer.