'Snap to Curve' doesn't work properly

[twirl]

I've read docs about this topic very carefully and I think that I've done everything right.
I've drawn two curves. Then I selected the first one, pressed F8, selected the CV and moved it over the first curve. The button 'Snap to curve' was ON all the time, but CV didn't snap to the second curve.
Then I moved this verticle in all directions, moved the mouse without dragging the CV. After 10 (or more) tries to snap, it began working. But it wasn't working for a long time. I've dragged the CV a pair if times and it stopped snapping again.
I need help! I don't know what to do.

[joojaa]

Hmm was your move in world mode?!

[twirl]

I don't know really I'm just a novice.
Please say me what is it or give me a link, where I can read it about.

[badcookie]

you need to move the translate tool with your middle mouse button.

[joojaa]

Yeah and remeber that snapping only works in world transformation mode (doubleclick the move icon).

[twirl]

Thank you very much for your replies.
I've checked that I was moving CV at the world mode.
I've tried both left and middle mouse buttons, but problems stayed the same.
Perhaps it's a bug

[joojaa]

Well the camera orientation has something to do with this too maya seems to like to choose based on cameraspace proximity so try tumbling the camera a bit. Allso once you snap to something Maya will stick with that.

Scelect the cv then centerbutton click on the curve you need it snapped on (not on the poinyt you need moving!!!!). This way you get it snapping anywhare you want easier.

PS a maya user really should have a proper 3 button mouse since using a wheel to click is bad for your hands and shoulders.

[twirl]

Great Great Thanks.
Now everything works!

[fsx]

i dare to disagree, a maya user should really use a wacom pen, you can forget about RSI alltogether that way.

[joojaa]

yeah i use a wacom pen and mouse for most work