microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
ZoomIt: Line snapping setting
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Description
Description of the new feature / enhancement
Add a setting to enable or disable line snapping when drawing lines.
Scenario when this would be used?
When drawing freeform annotations during presentations. Some users prefer perfectly vertical or horizontal lines, while others want complete freedom without automatic snapping.
Supporting information
Currently, there is no setting to disable line snapping. When drawing a line, it automatically snaps to horizontal or vertical directions, which makes it difficult to draw lines at arbitrary angles. I was able to work around this by modifying the Windows Registry, but this isn't a discoverable or user-friendly solution. Providing an option in the ZoomIt settings would make this feature much more accessible and easier to use.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating ZoomIt's settings UI and the code that handles line drawing and snapping. Compare the existing Windows Registry workaround with how other ZoomIt settings are stored, then verify that the new option controls horizontal and vertical snapping while allowing freeform angles when disabled.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100