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Hi. I have an issue that I can't seem to figure out. So I created a line draw with all vectors, strokes and some filled objects. There is no raster objects of any kind, everything was created inside AD as a vector. However, when I go to export as a PDF, it says "Some areas will be rasterized), and the PDF file size is much larger than it should be for just vector objects. My question is how can I tell what is going to be rasterized, and why is *anything* being rasterized when it's all vector? Also, it would be nice if we could turn on an option and everything that would be rasterized could be highlighted in red or something like that, which would make it easy to find what the issue is. But I've looked, and can't find anything that is a raster. Maybe I'm overlooking something? I have attached the AD file in question. Thanks, Bryan MX_925.afdesign

The one thing I really loved in Photoshop was the ability to take my pen tool, draw a nice outline around an object in a picture, then turn that nice smooth line into a selection (marquee), then cut something out of a picture and get great results. Sadly, Pixelmator doesn't (easily) do that. In Affinity Photo is there an option to convert a line path into a selection? I would switch from Pixelmator in a heart beat if Affinity Photo can do this. Bryan

I just ran Cocktail and when I restarted I could see the proper file previews as the icon. Some cache or junk must have built up. All is as it should be now. Thanks for trying to help. I usually run Cocktail weekly, but haven't gotten around to it. It always manages to clear up strange happenings :)

I updated my signature. I'm using the latest OS X version as well as the latest AD version. I'm going to run Cocktail and clear out any junk that may be preventing AD thumbs from showing as the icon.

Yes.

Thanks so much! Duh!!!!!!! I didn't see the "Fill" tool in the tools. Solved!

I'm trying AD again for the first time in a long time and when I save a file, I don't get to see the file preview image, I simply see the AD icon. Is this a bug, or is there a setting I can choose to show a thumbnail of the file rather than the AD icon? Thanks.

I would like to know if there is an easy way to fill a circle object with an image. I'm coming from Graphic (formerly iDraw), and taking a circle and filling it with an image is very easy. I've been looking but don't see an easy way to do it other than pasting in a circular image then drawing a circular border around the image. Would love to fill a circle with the image, then stroke a line around it and done. Thanks. Bryan

Thanks MEB! That worked great. Still, it would be nice if you could drop the PDF onto the canvas, then rather than double-clicking to get an editable version, it could just "convert" that into an editable version right on the canvas. That's what Intaglio and iDraw do. But I'll use your method as it does work, just involves an extra step of copy/paste the PDF objects back onto my canvas. Bryan

I use a couple vector apps, iDraw and Intaglio. If I drag a PDF into iDraw, I can "convert PDF to objects" and if I drag a PDF in Intaglio I can "convert PDF for editing." I can't find a similar function in A.D. and I really need this feature. I need to drop PDFs and be able to convert it and edit the objects. I do a lot of saving out vectors to PDF and I need to be able to break it down and manipulate the objects. Am I missing it? Does A.D. do this currently? If not it needs to be added. Bryan

It's been a while on here, and I've just tried using A.D. again after the early release. A lot of my original gripes have been fixed, however, I cannot find how to "CONVERT PDF TO OBJECTS" anywhere. This is a function I use every day with iDraw and Intaglio, and this is really the only thing keeping me from using A.D. as my primary vector app. Am I missing something, or is this feature not included? If it's not here, this is something that NEEDS to be in this app. Otherwise, not useful for me at all. Thanks, Bryan

LOL, you only have a double thread? I think I posted like three times... it was the first BIG issue I encountered, right out of the gate. Bryan

Reminds me of a scene from Full Throttle -- great mid 90s LucasArts PC game. Except the car would be a motorcycle. Bryan

Somehow the Ice King feels at home...

MEB- Yes, we need a way to toggle it ON/OFF. Case in point, I like it how it is, jbw wants it changed. I think a simple checkbox in preferences would suffice. Bryan

Yeah I tried to open them, but corrupt here too. Here is an idea. the one with the Pink bottle... have you tried creating a file again from scratch, then at certain points saving as, and keeping a history of each change with a version? Maybe there is something you are doing to the file at some point that is corrupting it. If the first 4 opened, and the 5 onward didn't, you could figure out what you did at that step then try to reproduce that step. Bryan

Strange. The only color issue I seem to be running into, is if I'm working in CMYK, set my colors, then want to switch into RGB for some reason to see something. When switching back, my CMYK colors are not the same. For me, would be nice if the app can keep a running tally of the color values for each color format, so switching from one to the other, will revert back to the proper colors set. Bryan

JBW- Funny, I like what it does exactly, cutting off anything not part of the canvas. I export a lot of PDFs/images, and I often create artwork that extends past the edges. When I use iDraw, for instance, I have to see all that junk past the canvas. But I love how A.D. keeps it hidden. A very easy option would be to include a toggle for "Show/Hide Canvas Mat" or something as such. But I do like how the mat around the canvas hides my mess :) Bryan

It offers the nice optimism of the rainbow and at the same time, the cynical subtleties of ebola-esque hemorrhage of the arse region. I like it! You can take this as a glass half full / half empty type of thing :) EDIT: And he looks happy too! Bryan

I'm working on doing a candy bar wrapper, with foil sticking out at the ends, just like the classic Hershey's chocolate bar. I'm only concerned about the foil ends (at either side). I'm trying my hand at it, but I'm not to experienced with with vector art. I'll include the file here, and if anyone wants to try their hand at it, and can make it look better, I'd appreciate it. I'm only looking for making the FOIL ENDS as realistic as possible, or as illustrated as possible. Bryan Wrapper.afdesign

I think this feature needed to be a 1.0 feature...

Good to know!

I think it would look better if the opening content in the right pane were centered. Also, the search field isn't above the list. Yes, I have features requests even for the help :) Bryan

I'm very much used to contextual clicking with my right button with all of my Mac apps. Usually when I'm stuck, a right-click can get you out of a jam. However, right-click functionality seems to be very limited here in Affinity. Would love me some more right-click! Bryan

Pixelmator and iDraw both tell you what it is you are undoing in the Edit menu title. So if you did 10 things and forgot, you could go and read what you are about to undo. I think this would be a great feature to add. Bryan