[scribus] How to select line (or other object) under guide line?

[Gregory Pittman]

On 12/5/19 11:22 AM, Rodrigo Severo wrote:
> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
> On Thursday, December 5, 2019 12:24 PM, Gregory Pittman <gpittman at iglou.com> wrote:
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>> On 12/5/19 6:48 AM, Rodrigo Severo wrote:
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>>> Hi,
>>> I know I can select an object under another object holding ALT pressed and continously clicking on the object but how can I select an line (or other object) that lies directly below a guide line if I have guides draw above objects?
>>> I'm mostly interested in version 1.5+ info but info about previous versions is also welcome.
>>
>> I think the simplest way would be to unselect View > Grids and Guides > Show Guides, select your object, then reselect Show Guides after you've finished manipulating the object.
> 
> I wonder that this might actually be the simpliest way right now. It's the simpliest I can think of but it's really cumbersome, isn't it?
> 
> Is there some easier method?
> 
> I believe that extending the method to select objects below the top most to also work when the top most "object" is a guide would be much more intuitive and quick.

You could file a bug report on it if you wish. Realistically, it's only an issue for straight lines which end up exactly underneath a guide.

Greg