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Scribus => Beginner Talk => Topic started by: Bluejay on February 07, 2022, 07:26:27 PM

Title: Page doesn't stay where I want it
Post by: Bluejay on February 07, 2022, 07:26:27 PM
when I want to work at the items near the lower edge, I scroll down, but then the page jumps down, so that I can't see the lower edge. this is very annoying and I would love to know how to change that.

so far the only option is to reduce the display percentage, but that doesn't help when I need to look at details.

(I am using Scribus Version 1.5.6.1 on a Mac 10.14.6)
Title: Re: Page doesn't stay where I want it
Post by: toyotadesigner on February 07, 2022, 10:32:41 PM
It helps if you increase the scratch space. Note: If you modify the Preferences without an open document, the setting will be persistent.

To modify the Scratch Space in your current document, open the Menu on top and go to -> Document Setup.

There you can use the values as I have in the screenshot.




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Title: Re: Page doesn't stay where I want it
Post by: utnik on February 08, 2022, 05:22:14 AM
hi bluejay

this 'jumping canvas' is annoying. but the pages will stay where you place them, if you move them with the scrollbar.

utnik
Title: Re: Page doesn't stay where I want it
Post by: toyotadesigner on February 08, 2022, 07:19:59 AM
As an alternative, you can move the canvas with the arrow keys (at least on macOS).
Title: Re: Page doesn't stay where I want it
Post by: Bluejay on February 08, 2022, 01:18:04 PM
oooh wow, it's true - the canvas stays there when I use the scrollbar or the arrow keys instead of the mouse. thank you so much!
Title: Re: Page doesn't stay where I want it
Post by: Bluejay on February 08, 2022, 01:23:36 PM
Quote from: toyotadesigner on February 07, 2022, 10:32:41 PM
It helps if you increase the scratch space.

Thank you! I now also found the settings you mention, and it works! Yeah!