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Thanks - good stuff!

Has anyone from Affinity ever addressed this issue? This continues to annoy me year after year. This is a simple ask for a standard function. I've seen bug requests filed under this topic as well as feature requests. Thanks, Jon

Hello, The batch function is completely non-functional. I've added files, selected options. The OK button is greyed out and no option makes it active. The only thing I want to do here is convert some PNGs to JPG. Also tried "Authorize ..." and it does not help. Side note: the custom macros that I had available in v1 were lost. This seems to be a pervasive problem with minor customizations. Thanks for any help.

This worked, when I selected App Store this time .. thank you. COMMENT: probably not the forum for this, but the new interface is very boring and basic. It is UGLY in my humble opinion. The functionality as always is great - but the UI is just a plain and boring application now.

Thanks! I saw the prompt originally, but was not sure which option to choose. As I bought originally with the App Store, and then later added stuff via the Affinity Store. I think I chose App Store, should the choice make a difference to the LUTs and other presets? I'll give it a try and report back.

Hello, Is it possible to directly migrate the LUTs from v1 to v2? I have a dozens of custom categories and lists that I would like to move over. I know opening v1 and exporting each is probably an option, but is there an easier way to save some time? Also, can you make a preference for color icons in Adjustments? It really helps each one to stand out so they are easier to find. Thanks, Jon

First - welcome to Affinity! I too made the switch since using Photoshop since 1993. At first my questions were all "how do I do X in AP that I did in PS?" Now PS looks clunky when I see people use it and I realize the AP folks really have a nice way of doing things that make sense. You made a great decision to get a better tool at a reasonable price! As to the selection thing, yes, it is a bit odd that only in AP selections is the drag from center not available. I just tried it in Designer and Publisher (if you EVER did desktop publishing back in the day check it out. After using PS to do flyers and brochures I finally have a real DTP platform back) - and all the other tools that do drag-something have the CMD from center. I'm sure it will get into AP in a future release. For now I just drop guides at the top/side edges and start at the intersection - gets the job done! Again welcome!

Good points, hopefully the folks @ Serif can come up with something reasonable. Maybe a preference or something might work. If anyone else lands here like I did looking for ideas, simply drop guides at the edges of the circle, and use shift to constrain, and drag back over until it is the right size. Not great but works. Cheers!

I'd like to second this as a needed option. It is what I try to do each time, and then do some work arounds. The modifiers are there for a reason. The other ones are good, these are needed as well.

Ok thanks - I think this means that I won't be taking a chance on ShutterStock. Props to Affinity for partnering with Unsplash and the others, BTW.

Hello, I've downloaded an EPS file from ShutterStock during a trial period and am having some issues. Of the 10 files I download, 8 of them work as expected. 1 has transparency issues, but is not a Designer issue. The other one is an EPS file, is supposed to be scalable, and each element should be separated easily and manipulated (that is kinda the point of an EPS from them). This EPS appears to simply have the image cut in three pieces, and not have the art elements distinct. I wrote to ShutterStock support, and they said "We would recommend to use Adobe Illustrator as this might be a compatibility issue with the software you are using to edit the file." I've opened hundreds of AI files of all sizes and complexities with no issues at all, so this would be a first. I'm contending with them that they made the wrong file available for download, since they show each element on a separate layer. I'll show screenshots, so I don't get dinged for sharing what is technically a paid for file. If I can share it safely someone let me know. Attached are two files, AI LAYERS.jpg and AD 1.8.2 LAYERS.jpg. They show what should be the same document and the layers panel open. I think they moved the AI elements around but no big deal. Can someone tell me if I really need AI to open this properly or what is going on here? I won't go back to AI so that is not an option, I just want to know because I am making a decision on ShutterStock and this is a deal breaker on a simple test. Thank you and please stay safe out there!

Thanks Gary for the welcome and the advice to check out the beta. Will do and see what is there. Happy New Year and Cheers!

There have been a few posts about changing guide colors, but I wanted to add something to the topic. First, is there any update on adjusting the Guide color in Affinity Photo? Making other accommodations to see the guides really adds unnecessary steps to what should be a simple thing. There is an option to change the guide color for columns, but not for simple guides. Second, dragging guides. When in Develop Persona (which I love) there does not seem to be a simple way to add guides. They need to be added (at least by dragging) before going into that mode. Please correct me if I am wrong on that point. Third, is it possible to change Guide Orientation by holding down a modifier key, so as to switch a guide from Horizontal to Vertical when dragging from the side/top? It is rather wasteful to switch to the other part of the screen just to drop a few guides that intersect. Fourth, it seems the only way to drag a guide is when you are using the Move Tool - is there any way to drag guides when the mouse is in the rule no matter what tool is selected? Thanks and keep up the great work, I've been a Photoshop user since 1993 and am a full convert to Affinity, really love the everything I've seen! Happy Holidays to all, Jon