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Commonality may live within the programs, I agree, I support your position, as it narrows search to ones specific need. I think that if one wants to see, read and participate in all, so be it, do so.

The forum header Newbie may indicate the true clue for OP frustration and search for a clear response for help. I am amazed by the knowledgeable responses, provided by many; however, one may understand frustration cause by reading each post, hoping to find their needle in the haystack. My take is 99% of responders are 100% devoted in helping the ones that may not even know what is their problem. Search is hit or miss, especially when you cannot identify the problem. RNKLN don’t give up, the ship is 90% above water.

Affinity Photo Shortcut Apple Photos. I am attempting to provide link to Shortcut that allows me to open Edit With Affinity Photos on my IPad Pro. If links fails to open correct shortcut I will delete link. https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/c83a25ca312647b190e9ba5f7696d3a0

Not to jump in this thread, I had same problem. I added a Skill, which now enables me to click Photos picture, edit with Affinity Photo.

Ok. I just notice this after 1.7.2, not a major problem; however, it’s my go to work flow when touching up photos family members send me. Maybe a look under the hood to see what changed, if anything, 1,7.1-1.7.2. Maybe some one else will test to see if they get same result. Thank you.

Nope, nota, cheers, with or without nitpick or nit picked.

MacOS Catalina will add Shortcut feature. I have added a shortcut, on my IPad Pro, that allows opening a Google Photo directly in Affinity Photo.

Alfred thanks for your suggestion; however, I have a rule to wait until broken, before I fix, lol. It’s a great suggestion, if I implemented years past. Thank you, your post are always welcome. I guess my main point to this thread, as a hobby, I don’t need a DAM (n) program.

True. I add numerical dates, 08212019 etc., after name for all my saved photos. Knowing the folder and date adds functionality to my process. May I add Affinity Photo is a hobby, not a professional business. I can totally appreciate the difference DAM has for professionals. Have a great day.

Affinity Photo 1.7.2, iMac I9 (info in signature below) has spinning Beach Ball now, about 10-15 second delay, when I select File, Share and iMessage. I normally perform photo edits sent to me by family and return edits by iMessage. This never occurred 1.7.1 and file size has not increased, as edits are usually minor Live Filter edits. Not reporting as bug, just notice lag time increase with latest update. My system should provide sufficient resources.

Finder on macOS works great, if one takes the time to organize their folder structure on dedicated drive; organization is key. As PS Lightroom and Bridge are separate features, IMHO, if Serif develops DAM, I think it should also be optional purchase. I thank them for their continued focus of fixing bugs and improving existing products.

If you have another USB wired or Bluetooth mouse, with Left, Right buttons and scroll wheel available try them. It took time for me to get 80% functionality with Magic Mouse.

Excellent. Easy to read, navigate and environmentally friendly. I love to have a complete eBook User Guide and links to online tutorials, if available in future.

CMD + OPT key Magic Keyboard, OPT key is same as ALT.

Specific to model Intuos 3, PTZ 1500. I talked to Wacom and they stated no new drivers would be provided. It worked great on latest Windows 10; however, my computer died and I updated to my first iMac. Little did I know that the tablet would not work. My APC XS 1500 is Windows only, no macOS Power Chute software' It works, just no software to alert of power failures and status, etc., on iMac. Front panel provides some info. It has some capabilities in macOS Preference that can be set.

Agree 100%. I did not want to go in detail, removing screen should deter most from considering DYI.

My Wacom Tablet is toast, Wacom refuses to update driver for Mojave OS. I hope Sidecar, in Catalina OS will allow my IPad Pro to replace tablet.

I have a different workflow of selecting my pixel image (selection brush) and refine; however, yesterday it took numerous attempts to select students from a photo to replace background. Each time I had to use the mask to remove unwanted background. I actually believe 1.7.1 worked better. I cannot provide photo, as I do not have the permission from the students parents. I will say that the background was similar to girls hair and several hats on the boys. I ended up with fairly acceptable image, slight background imperfections.

21.5” iMac requires the removal of glass display. My personal preference is 27” with upgrade of Memory to assist future macOS upgrades system resources requirements, if budget allows. I upgraded mine to 40 GB, overkill yes, less than $400. Affinity beach ball nonexistent.

Stand corrected, I failed to notice or recall, 21” iMac.

Excellent photorealism. Please post your finished project. Handicapped by Essential Tremor, impossible for me to do. Mouse or pen, my hand cannot control pinpoint detail. Thank you for sharing your art.

One additional comment, purchase your Memory separately, if you plan on upgrading from the standard 8 GB. Much cheaper and install in five minutes. Amazon or B&H has special prices, check both, before purchasing. Good luck, enjoy your new iMac.

Kaffeeundsalz, thank you, especially for the Separate Mode, I will have to research that. My process was looking at a reference photo and try to replicate freehand painting on blank canvas, using source image for visual reference and color picker. I was accustomed to Corel Painter, which allows you to add a source panel and resize as needed. This required no unchecking, source always visible. I do understand duplicating Background image, however, I am not making changes (Mask, HSL, etc.) until painting is in final stage (s). Recent death of my Windows PC, I purchased my first iMac. Little did I realize Wacom stopped supporting macOS for my tablet, nice end table now. Additionally, cost of Painter 2020 for new OS, I moved to Affinity Photo. New OS and software equal nightmares. I do thank you for your suggestions. I will take screen capture of your reply for reference.

Bump. Opening additional file to use as reference file would benefit user. This file could be placed in tool area, selected from View, Studio, or any other method.w

I agree, as a mask is in the instructions. It may matter for many, as I originally thought, 1) I selected the wrong file or 2) must have account to download correct file or 3) typed wrong URL as another user recently posted, same chapter, looking for the files. If Work Book is still in production mode or as many have posted similar problems with URL’s/files, provide all future files in one ZIP file, PixaBay may not be common knowledge to all or available in the future. May not be possible, feasible or even technically legal to do so. Thank you for reply.