[Copy paste vector to Figma]

On 2/26/2021 at 7:02 PM, Bryan Rieger said:

I actually get a VERY tiny SVG (1pt x 1pt) image pasted into Figma from Designer (on macOS using Copy As SVG or an SVG exported from Designer), which I then have to figure out how to scale up to normal size (incl. strokes). I didn't think it was working at all for the longest time, but just the other day I noticed that it was indeed pasting 'something' into Figma, just completely the wrong scale. Also, quite often the artwork you've copied is way off from the frame that's created for it - meaning you can't see it as it's outside the frame. If you move the group outside of the frame you should be able to see it (still very, very tiny) in order to scale it up.

It's not an ideal workflow by any means, but IF you absolutely need to get SVG from Affinity into Figma either via copy/paste or from an SVG exported from Designer it kinda sorta works.

This is what happens when i import an Affinity SVG file without resizing while importing (by holding down the mouse and resizing) but if this was the case with copy paste i would at least see a new layer, even with 1x1 px, but nothing happens.

[PDF Options Dialogue and MacOS Spaces]

Hi Sean,

Thank you for your response, and yes, that's the behaviour i'm seeing.

[PDF Options Dialogue and MacOS Spaces]

Hello, i am using macos' Spaces feature. I have a space dedicated to Affinity apps. Normally when an application is activated by opening a file, macos automatically switches to the dedicated space. But due to PDF Options dialog opening before file itself, space switch is not happening. The dialog window waits for a prompt on a hidden space. So i have to manually switch to affinity space every time i open a file prompting this dialog (practically every file which is not an .afdesign file).

I know this seems like a minor trouble but when using AD a lot it becomes more annoying.

Thank you,
Evren

[Copy paste vector to Figma]

Sorry but it is not working on mac. Pasting results in no action at all. Nothing happens. Only if i deselect copy as SVG it pastes as bitmap.

[Copy paste vector to Figma]

Hello everyone,

I wanna start by mentionning that i am a big fan of affinity suite. For 3 years now, i am trying to ditch Adobe and switch to Affinity. But whenever i try to do some real life work, this copy paste issue shows up. I can't paste to Keynote, i can't paste to Figma (with keeping the vector properties). I think affinity team should put a little more focus on real time workflows instead of adding new shiny tools. With every new major/minor update i check the list of new features with the hope of seeing this improvement with no luck so far. 

[Stock Images-EPS-File is Pixelated]

Don't get me wrong i am a big fan of Affinty products, and desperately trying to get rid of Adobe but...

I have another issue, somewhat related to this subject. When i copy a vector shape from illustrator, i can paste it in apple iwork suite apps like keynote (which means it works system wide), or in a figma file keeping its vector properties. When i do the same from affinity designer (tried with copy as svg checked and unchecked), copied vector converts into bitmap in the clipboard, losing all vector properties. That's another huge problem, i can live with ungrouped hundreds of layers in stock vector images, but everytime i need a vector shape do i have to export in svg and than import to wherever i need? i mean if macos or an arbitrary app like figma can accept vector information from illustrator, why can't affinity send proper vector information?

[Stock Images-EPS-File is Pixelated]

Hello everyone, does anyone have information on if Serif is taking any action to convince stock image sites to set a standart for more compatible eps files? This issue is a real deal breaker which i discovered after purchased all of affinity suite

[Designer SVG Import & Copy/Paste Into Figma]

Any progress in this topic? Copying vectors from AD on mac and pasting to Figma is a very important feature in my workflow. Export/import works but its a big set back.

[Thank you for the brilliant software! But...]

3 minutes ago, Medical Officer Bones said:

You haven't looked at Pinegrow + Atom or Visual Studio then.

Hey MOB, i've looked at those as well (full list is below) But what i mainly need is a 2 sided development environment. When i select a tag within the code view, the design view sould be highlighted and vice versa. When i edit a text within the design view the code should be updated, auto paragraph, ul>li etc. Also ability to visualize not only HTML but .NET files (aspx, cs) as well. The closest i came up was brackets, but it fell short with HTML elements insert toolbars and aspx part. I guess years of DW dependency ossified my worflows beyond repair. 

Thx anyway for the tips.

Here are all the apps i've looked.

1. Pinegrow
2. Brackets
3. Atom
4. MS Visual Studio
5. Coda
6. Aptana
7. Kompozer
8. RapidWeaver
9. Flux
10. Google Web Designer
11. Sparkle
12. CodeKit
13. MS Visual Studio Code

[Thank you for the brilliant software! But...]

For a brief summary i am a print (CMYK) and web (RGB) designer/developer. After some harsh price increases on Adobe CC products in Turkey (they doubled their prices) i had decided to leave Adobe for good. On the first day of my search for alternatives i've found Affinity suite. IMHO they are better than Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign in regards of intuitivity, feature dosage and community/official support. Affinity Designer is much much better for web development. 

But unfortunately my search for a dreamweaver alternative failed big time. I guess i've downloaded every app ever created and gave a shot. But nothing could come close to what i expect from a WYSIWYG development app. So as of today after 5 days of research i gave up and started a new CC account (They continue with their previous, relatively low price for new memberships, another reason not to like Adobe for me)

So please develop a WYSIWYG editor too  after i saw what you guys are capable of, i have faith in Affinity universe. See you next year!

Evren

[Using Assets Duplicates Symbols]

Hello, i am not sure if this is a bug or a misunderstood feature, but;

1. I made a symbol, 
2. Used the symbol inside an asset
3. Using the same asset, i've made changes and created a new asset.
4. Now when i drag this asset on the file, symbol duplicates by itself in the assets panel.

Attached you may find a screecast. Is this a bug or am i missing something? 

Thx in advance.

[Text Flow Problem]

3 hours ago, Dan C said:

Thanks for confirming that, I'm able to replicate that here so I'll get it logged with our developers now

Thanks Dan, it is not a deal breaker for the moment, but it would be great not to manually break lines for every word

[Text Flow Problem]

2 hours ago, Pšenda said:

Affinity Designer is primarily not working with text. Have you tried Affinity Publisher? Perhaps the formatting and subdivision of words is better controlled.

Hello, Publisher seems to fix the problem with character panel language set to English, i was using a custom language library inside macos (Turkish) which failed in the Publisher Beta as well.

[Text Flow Problem]

10 minutes ago, Dan C said:

Could you please upload a copy of your .afdesign file, and any custom font files you're using to the following link so I can test it on the beta herre?

I've uploaded a sample file showing the same symptoms with the Google Font Caveat.

Thx again.

[Text Flow Problem]

33 minutes ago, Dan C said:

Firstly, I'd recommend making a copy of this file and trying it in our latest 1.7 beta...

Hello Dan, unfortunately beta requires a product key, i am still on the trial process to decide if ditching Adobe would be possible.

[Text Flow Problem]

Hello, i am new to Affinity Designer. So far everything seems perfect, with 1 exception; resizing text frames breaks words instead of flowing the whole word to the next line. Couldn't find any solution, it seems i am the only one having this issue. To clarify i am attaching a video file.

MacOS Mojave 10.14.3 (18D109) | Affinity Designer 1.6.5