Workshop section after splitting or setting layout

[arine]

Issue:
When splitting a section or setting a layout (e.g., column, row) in Workshop, the parent section becomes unselectable. AIP reports that the original section “disappears,” but in reality, it still exists – it just can’t be selected.

Reproduction Steps:

1. Create a section.

2. Set its height (e.g., auto, absolute 300px, or flex).

3. Change its layout to columns (or rows) to create subsections.

4. Observe that:

   • The parent section still has the height property (e.g., 300px).
   • The subsections inherit that height.
   • The parent section cannot be selected anymore.

Impact:
This forces me to set all section heights before splitting and adding widgets. Once the layout is set, adjusting section heights is tedious and error-prone.

Proposed Improvement:
Allow selecting the parent section after splitting. This would make it far easier to adjust dimensions later and greatly improve the workflow when designing in Workshop.

[Phil-M]

Hi @arine can you explain further what you mean by “not selectable” anymore?

I always select the section through the layout list - not UI pane itself. On the pane itself, I agree it can be very tough to find the right edge that gives you your desired section selection. But with list I never observed any limitations in terms of setting layout configurations.

[arine]

Ohhh, I feel so stupid now Thank you, this helps a lot. I tried to select the parent section on the right side, but AIP told me I couldn’t, and I believed it. I guess my feedback is no longer relevant.