Pixlers

Yes, interesting, thanks, but I would like to be able to work with ONE program, Affinity Designer.
I already have to use Inkscape to vectorize, at this point there will be dozens of other software with single functions to use instead of Designer...
But what's the point?

I join the request!
I ask that an existing function in Photo be implemented in Designer (in vector brush and pencil)
The ability to draw with "SYMMETRY" and "MIRROR".
So that you can directly create vector drawings without having to first create the JPG in Photo and then vectorize it (which Designer doesn't do!!!!)
If I follow the instructions in Designer (which tells me to use the brush in pixel person) what I get is a raster, which is not even possible to convert into curves in Designer.
It would be useful to have the "symmetry" and "mirror" function directly in Designer and vector!
I attach an example of a drawing made with these functions in Photo.
I then had to vectorize it with Inkscape, but the result is not perfect.

Please, I second that.
 
A simple but efficient symmetry tool is really needed here. Idc about flowers or such designs. When you’re working on characters, organic or complex shapes, objects mode is a workflow killer and a pain in the ass. 
makes me reconsider my choice of affinity designer as my main vector software on tablet. 

automatic tool is easier becouse is easier see end result when you work. when you do simple symmetry style things symbols and such work little acceptable way but when you do something complex not so.

Add symmetry vector based tools.

I am very aware that people would like to have this all in Affinity Designer.
But what are the options? Wait and have no idea when or if Serif will add such
a feature to Affinity Designer? I have no problem if users prefer to wait.
Or look around for alternatives that might be helpful. (see my post above)
By the way: “CorelDraw has a good integrated symmetry tool."

Hello!
I want to drop a nice suggestion for the Affinity Designer v2 app.
I've had times when I wanted to make an icon graphic that is intended to be symmetrical in design, yet I have to manually cut the shape in half, duplicate the side I want to match with and stitch them together. Wouldn't there be an easier way to place nodes down from a line of symmetry and have the changes show up on the other side? Would this be possible? Could an idea like this be taken further or is there some technique I'm missing perhaps? Genuinely curious if this would be something nice to add to the app as a quality-of-life thing. Having the ability to add/move/modify and delete the nodes of a curve on a symmetrical line or mirrored line?
I'd love to hear some thoughts if possible. :)

We need this!

+1 from a new user trying to come over from Illustrator, so sad to discover yet another crucial feature missing in Designer, similar to the vector pattern fills. Otherwise i really love the app. Oh well... Hope you can implement the blend tool really soon.

Is there any update on an upcoming blend tool?

Just to let know I'm also waiting for this tool.

Blend tool (object blending) has been requested since 2015. It's a crucial part of doing parametric / creative work. Any chance to put in onto priority / pipe?
Thanks

I can but then how do I extract a particular image?
Ah I was doing it all wrong! Forget this, please delete Moderator!
 

As a user, I'd love to be able to generate QR codes from a csv imported via Data Merge so I can print out pick lists, labels, or business cards with unique QR codes. Currently, I have to rely on other tools but it would be great to be able to do this in Affinity Publisher!

I fully support this.  Having a node editor with some of the same hot keys/controls as Maya and Nuke would really set this app apart from CC.

I would love to see the affinity Devs expose the full power but only if they can develop a unique UI for it. Node is very powerful but not as accessible as layer based. I think an approach like Motion's Behaviors is genius. These would be like a set of packaged nodes delivering specific effects whose parameters can be linkable via inputs and outputs....
 

https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/15873-coming-2016-32bit-hdr-editing-sneak-preview/?p=81085
 
After all affinity is node based internally anyway

I created a small node setup in Blender that generates a rainbow spiral, to give you an idea on how this approximately works, just in case.
 

 
The left most node gives the image coordinates, the right most is the output. Nodes can be grouped and reused for more complex setups. Just download the software from blender.org and open the .blend file within the attached zip file. You can manipulate values in the nodes and the result gets immediately displayed to the right. Of course, Blender really isn't made for image editing, so it lacks some important things to make this more than just a small peek at what could be.
 
Sure, this isn't a small feature request, but I think this could greatly enhance the program's scope and provide a massive selling point that surely would find a lot of fans.
Spiral Node Texture.zip

When using the Node Tool, the bottom information line lists "Click+RightMouse to smooth node," but it feels needlessly difficult to accomplish. The user must either click+rightclick perfectly simultaneously, or rightclick and hold then left click. Unfortunately, rightclicking first (which would be easier) brings up the rightclick menu, which blocks then blocks the cursor from targeting the intended node. Meanwhile, attempting to click at the same time is finicky; if the user clicks either mousebutton even slightly before the other, it doesn't work. Either of two changes could improve usability here: setting the rightclick menu to appear on button release rather than on click, or allowing the combination leftclick and hold + rightclick to do it.
I hope that made sense. I've been up all night and I'm kind of punchy.

Yes, I have this desire for a node based image editing program for 20 or more years. It would be great to see that feature growing up in this young program.

Serif (the company) listens to the feature requests for Affinity (the applications) and factors them into their planning. Usually, however, they do not comment on the requests.

A feature to convert artistic text to paragraph text is not something that will make the program 'complicated'... you can say this on every feature.
(its more complicated to create a new text object and to copy paste, from right clicking to select "convert paragraph text"...)
The reason why so many functions are missing, is just becalse its a young program. (there is no ImageTrace etc in Affinity, because the software will be to complicated?)

CorelDraw has an option to convert paragraph text to artistic text and vice versa.
It is very useful at times.
Hope to see this feature soon on Affinity Designer

Hi Pixlers,
cmd+delete does work for a few languages (English, Spanish) but fails on others (Deutsch, Portuguese etc).
I'm logging this to be looked at. Thanks for letting us know.

Hope affinity team to make mask alpha channel shown as red overlay. It would be very convenient for users!
Many thanks!