[How to copy or cut a part of a path/curve???]

On 11/11/2022 at 4:00 AM, Zmip said:

Again: wow! Every time I try to do some thing trivial in Affinity Photo or Designer, I end up Googling how to do it, ending up on this forum, only to find out that such trivial things are just not possible. Not once or twice, but every - single - time I get stuck doing simple things, like indeed, copying one single letter within a complex compound path. Wouldn't even have to think about it about how to do it in Illustrator, completely straightforward. 

I hate to break it to Affinity, but I'm going to take my loss on purchasing licenses for Photo, Designer and Publisher, and going back to the dark side. I truly hate Adobe and their greediness (Illustrator user since version 1.1 here, circa 1986), and their bloated software isn't even that good ever since they started hiring cheap engineers abroad. But they do have the basics covered, and don't create funky features no one needs or understands, like shown in this thread.

Affinity products have some really nice features, and I love the general snappiness of their suite. But they're not for professional use, period. I hope they will someday make it happen, but for now: totally fine if time is not of essence, but not suited for professional workflows with clients breathing down your neck. 

STANDING OVATION

[How to copy or cut a part of a path/curve???]

Lol, it's hilarious how Affinity doesn't care about this at all. Such a simple detail that makes all the difference and the only reason I use their software.

[Cut & Paste Nodes / Segments]

So no feedback in the feeback forum?

[Cut & Paste Nodes / Segments]

Haha. Ok. Nice conversation.

 

[Cut & Paste Nodes / Segments]

HELLO HELLOOOOO???!!!! IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?

[How to copy or cut a part of a path/curve???]

OK thanks, I've posted in the feedback section. Hope it gets attention.

[Cut & Paste Nodes / Segments]

Hello. I just want to say that this beautiful software is almost unusable for me as it lacks the feature of being able to successfully edit: cut, copy or delete a shape's segment or a single node and being able to paste it into another.

At least 3 other threads in which the problem is stated:

The solutions provided are just a real hassle and no help at all while trying to keep an efficient workflow.

I believe this should really be of high concern to you. I don't know if you have designers among your staff but it would probably be wise to ask some of them how they work with shapes, specially coming from other programs many in which these features are easily available.

Thanks in advance.

[How to copy or cut a part of a path/curve???]

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Regarding copying path nodes, I suggest you create a new thread (if there isn't one already) in the Feature Request section and add you voice there as it's the first place the developers look for feedback from users. Thanks.

As an Affinity Forum Moderator / Staff Member, shouldn't you be filing these kind of things?

I really like Affinity but you have to admit this kind of issues are a real downer.
Copying and pasting nodes and segments is a must. Sorry but this has to get attended asap.

[How to copy or cut a part of a path/curve???]

On 2/7/2018 at 12:44 PM, MEB said:

Hi hannah,

Welcome to Affinity Forums

It's not possible to perform the copy/paste operation of nodes/segments in Affinity Designer as you do in Illustrator. If you want to reuse part of a path you have to duplicate it then break the nodes that surround the segment you want

 

Maybe implement that? is vital.

[Copy/Paste/Replace selected nodes]

Still waiting for a solution

[Copy/Paste/Replace selected nodes]

No answer yet?

[How to delete one edge of shape?]

Still 3 steps vs 1... selecting edges and cuting / copying & pasting is a must.

[Copy/Paste/Replace selected nodes]

Yeah why can't we just copy paste nodes / edges?

[How to delete one edge of shape?]

Wow... this is impressive...

1. Convert to curves

2. Select Node 1

3. Break curve

4. Select Node 2

5. Break curve

 

Reall Affinity? I thought you wanted to compete with Adobe, just make edges selectable.

Illustrator sux but it allows edge and node select / delete... just make that possible.