I have two separate objects that I'd like to use either to refer & align with, except when I enter wireframe this hides the shape I wish to refer to I have two objects that are in different collections or layers idk (point is they dont merge with each other must access layout mode to work on either.

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"I have two separate objects that I'd like to use either to refer &amp; align with, except when I enter wireframe this hides the shape I wish to refer to"
found epic theme to see better:
https://blenderartists.org/t/theme-neutral-theme-for-blender-2-8/1137449

had dark image and a dark theme. oops