Two partials that lay 1:1 over each other doesn't allow to select the overlaying partial

[jmuheim]

We have a _fields.html.haml partial that is visually laying 1:1 above a _form.html.haml partial (this means they both have exactly the same dimensions and position).

The problem here is that xray-rails doesn't allow to click on the _fields.html.haml partial. Take a look at my screenshot: I'm hovering in the Chrome Inspector over the _fields partial, but it's not visible on the site (it's under _form).

I'd would be great if this would be fixed somehow. Thank you.

[brentd]

This is something I've thought a lot about but can't decide on an elegant way to handle. Would love your input. Some ideas:

1. Click and drag a box to "dismiss" it out of the way of what it obscures
2. Custom context menu that lists stacked boxes beneath the cursor
3. "send to back" button
4. 3d rotation a la Firefox's 3d inspector (looks cool but I've always regarded this as gimmicky)

If you have any other ideas, I'm all ears.

[jmuheim]

I would prefer a dropdown which allows to select the desired partial. The 3d rotation would be a nice gimmick, too, but most of the time the easiest solution is the best one. :wink:

[jmuheim]

Any update on this? Would be really useful, it's bugging me several times per day.

[brentd]

Same as the other issue - this isn't a problem for me yet so I haven't been motivated to address it. Xray's code is somewhat obscure but well commented so I like to think it's accessible - fork away!