Affinity Rat

Thank you Ron 😊 That was it, dont understand why the option exists!

Desktop I have an invisible curve layer, the reason its invisible is because it is so thin. Used to be clicking on the pen to create curve allowed changing line thickness. In addition clicking on node tool allowed changing node type, neither of the options via context sensitive toolbars are no longer visible.

Thank you Carl, I’ll take a squizz. 😊

I’m doing an engineering project that involves a curve, and wondered if there is a way to determine the linear length of a curve. The curve is neither part of a circle nor an ellipse, so dont know the equation of the curve. I have a vector image. I have found Affinity Photo helpful for making templates for real world objects.

I agree that a lock preventing editing should be an option, need not change the existing lock feature but add another option. I’ve had times where I was erasing or painting on a layer that was not top most ie covered or partially covered by a layer above hidden, much to my dismay. I dont understand why layer that is hidden can be altered, this is obviously problematic when there’s not a “lock” to prevent alteration.

Really, I spend time on 2 continents, and havent notice any issues yet. Could you refer me to more details on this. I know I cant use family sharing for this reason.

@Lenore_01 This only applies to iPads that have a server link thats no longer available. Look in the file manager app and expand the Shared menu item to reveal the ip address that is no longer available, click on the icon encircled in red to delete the link, then restart the iPad. If you dont have the file manager installed, then this isnt the problem. Good luck. 😊

Glad to hear, my efforts were appreciated, I spent a lot of time trying to figure this one out, so rewarding that it helped someone.

After more than two hours, it has been updated and I can work with it. It is, however, much slower

from google translate I haven't been able to use Publisher or Design on my iPad for a few days. It tells me it needs to update. I try, go to AppStore, click on it. But after 3/4 of the update it stops. I have 5GB free. Version 17.6.1. Ipad 6gen Any solution?

Both Affinity Photo v1 and v2 misbehaving, behaviors include hanging on opening logo, inability to load file, screen just black or sometimes message “helper app not responding”. If v1 hangs or misbehaves v2 hangs too misbehaves too. Even screen capture not working properly. Restarting the iPad was no help. Turns out the problem is associated with a link to a server that is maintained in the file manager app, that is no longer available. Disconnect the server restart the iPad and all is fine.

@NotMyFault But how to affect only part of the selection. I was wondering if a linear gradient black to white could be applied to the alpha so the white full hard edges and black to reveal the feathered side. That might result in a smooth transition.

Dont understand why the expanded opaque selection has flattened sides.

This is more like what I wanted to achieve, the hard edges created using an opaque selection then expanding it to the approximate size of the other half.

It seems what I want is not possible.