Molly M
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Word count in Affinity Publisher
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Word count in Affinity Publisher
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Word count in Affinity Publisher
Molly M replied to vdamjanovski's topic in Feedback for Affinity Publisher V1 on Desktop
Oh, don't get me wrong... it's just a small complaint of mine. I've already replaced my Adobe programs with the three Affinity programs because pretty much ALL of the tasks I was so used to doing in Adobe are duplicated in Affinity, and some Affinity does that my Adobe programs don't do. I'm really not trying to complain, especially because of the pricing. This just seemed like it would be a good feature to have, so I thought I would second the motion... -
Word count in Affinity Publisher
Molly M replied to vdamjanovski's topic in Feedback for Affinity Publisher V1 on Desktop
Couldn't agree more. People us word count specs all the time in all kinds of things... There should be a way in Publisher to find that out. -
Oh, I've been watching tutorials endlessly, both on Affinity and youtube. There's lots of great stuff out there. The tutorials I watch just haven't always matched up to my need at the time. But I'm learning! I'm quite impressed with the Affinity programs, although my 30 years of experience using Adobe programs actually gets in the way. I keep expecting things to work the same... and for the most part, they don't. There seems to be a different kind of logic behind how the programs work. Anyway... thanks for the good advice.
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Well, thanks so much for that hint. I still don't notice all the things that show up in Affinity windows... they pass me right by. I had checked the More option previously, but simply didn't see that. Very helpful.
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Well, I did a test of an image I wanted to be grayscale. I opened an RGB image in Affinity Photo and used the B/W adjustment layer to produce the type of black and white file I wanted. Then I exported the image as a .jpg and took note of the file size. Then I opened the converted image in Photoshop and saw that the MODE for the image was still RGB, NOT grayscale... so grayscale adjustment images in Affinity Photo do NOT become true grayscale images when exported. Then I converted that image into a true grayscale image in Photoshop and saved it and guess what? After converting to a true grayscale, THE FILE SIZE WAS BIGGER THAN THE AFFINITY PHOTO FILE SIZE OF THE IMAGE I USED THE ADJUSTMENT LAYER ON! Photoshop actually added file size to the image. So I guess I don't need to worry about this, do I?
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However, what if you want the smaller greyscale file size? If I'm not going to use the image as a color image, why would I just use a filter that still retains the original color file size? Why isn't there just a mode change you can select and then edit contrast and such after that? This is one thing you can easily do in Photoshop and it sure makes sense. I'm bummed about this.
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OK, I added a fill layer and all the things that didn't work on the pixel layer work on the fill layer. I am new to Affinity and didn't even know about fill layers as opposed to pixel layers. THANKS FOR THE TIP! Much appreciated!
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Well, I tired working with the gradient tool, and moving the midpoints there don't do anything either. When I put my cursor on them and drag, they move but they don't change into arrows and they don't change the gradient at all. Also, once I deselect the layer, if I want to go back and change it in anyway, I can't select it again and modify it with the gradient tool, nor can I access the gradient tool for that layer again. If I wanted something different, I have to start all over. What am I missing? Nothing is working the way it worked in the tutorial I watched.
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The middle point on my gradient tool is not working to change the ratio of the two colors used. I can manipulate the end points, but the middle point position changes nothing. What gives?
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Why no slug area Publisher
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Why no slug area Publisher
Molly M replied to Stephen Gannon's topic in Feedback for the Affinity V2 Suite of Products
I couldn't agree more. I use the slug area for instructions on every PDF I send out to go to print. It's an essential part of my file prep. Sure hope they include it soon! I like the programs a lot, but there are a few things I consider essential that are in Adobe programs but not Affinity programs. That's really a shame as I would like to make a total switch over eventually.