Beverly Landscape

If you have looked in the Window menu and Transform is already checked, then look for the word Transform on the side panel and click on that. It may have become hidden under another panel.

Look in the Window menu at the top and check Transform, it's at the bottom of the list

I have a somewhat similar situation. Every time I go to print using the print command the orientation of the document in the preview is wrong and I have to manually reset it. At first it was almost comical but it's become kind of annoying. Is there anyway I can get this to work better? I'm using OS Catalina and sending to an Epsom printer. Thanks, David

Thank you Pšenda!

I also would like a dimensioning tool! BTW there is a Drafting Persona thread going now, maybe you should post there.

I was not thinking of this as a true CAD interface, such as engineers use, but more for people who need a reasonable amount of accuracy but at the same time a drawing that looks good. The looking good part eliminates most CAD programs. For instance, I'm a landscape designer and I need to be able to draft out a clients landscape plan quickly and easily but then, because the drawing is in part a marketing document, it needs to look terrific. This is where Affinity designer's capabilities really shine. Once the client approves the design it's back to drafting to create more technical drawings like layout plans etc. I think there is a similar workflow for other professionals who are using Affinity designer to make plans for things that will be created in another medium. David

Hi Walt The often requested dimensioning tool would be top of my list. Also some kind of Reveal Geometry setting to show centerlines, foci of ovals and centers of circles. Being able to draw two parallel lines of different weight at once. I don't use them but hatches and other fills are a common feature. The other aspect, besides new tools, is a difference of emphasis. Graphic design is primarily visual in approach while drafting is usually numeric. So making that aspect prominent would be a big part of the persona. David

A feature that I would really like to see for Affinity Designer is creating a drafting persona. The persona feature is such a powerful tool for customizing the interface for different users and I think it could do more. A drafting persona would be a huge bonus for all the people who need accurate drawings like architects, landscape architects, interior designers, pattern makers etc. while at the same time keeping those features out of the way of the graphic designers. You have done such great work already incorporating some very nice drafting tools (thank you!) and this feels like a logical extension of that. One of the things I like best about Affinity Designer is the uncluttered interface, but as more features are added there is a danger of this being lost. A drafting persona would be a great way to add new tools and features without cluttering up the existing designer layout. I haven't suggested this before because it's obviously a big undertaking but now seemed like a good time. Good luck! Affinity software is great! David

Thank you London Squirrel! That was exactly it, all fixed now!

Hi Everybody, My whole drawing is a little askew on the screen. I was working zoomed in and did not notice it until I zoomed out. I have no idea how it got that way and, more importantly, how to fix it. I tried Select All and then straightening it but then only the drawing moved and not the "paper." Does anybody know how I can fix this? Thanks!

I would like to strongly support this suggestion. Adding even a couple of drafting tools to AD would be extremely helpful. Drawing to scale and a measurement tool would be my top choices, but calculating perimeter and area are very helpful also. I think this would be a great way to expand your user base, as all the people in the applied arts (architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, decorative arts etc.) need to make drawings that are accurate and look good. This combination is not very easy to find. Thanks for all your great work so far! David