jAffinitySerif
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Yes, it is simply that. And yes, it is much easier to discern how to do this in other vector-art programs.
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Interesting. You are correct that curve-merging is not required. It is actually the “Transform Mode” step that is most crucial. The full series of steps is: Draw rectangle. Duplicate rectangle and move to side of first rectangle. Repeat to create and translate more rectangles. Convert all rectangles to curves. With all rectangular curves’ layers still selected, and using the node tool, click/drag a selection box around all point along one edge. From the app window’s upper toolset, click “Transform Mode”. Now you can click/drag one of the corner nodes (with or without holding command or control keys) to skew/distort the perspective. I wish the “Transform Mode” button had a corresponding command in the menu bar. My first step in looking for something is to search the menu bar, via command-shift-slash, or by clicking “Help”, and then typing what I want (like “transform”). I wish also there were some help article that would appear in the Help-Search list of results for “transform mode”. How is anyone to know what this tool is supposed to do? Thanks again.
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On my above-linked post for a feature request, someone replied with a suggestion of how to accomplish this task using Affinity Designer’s current feature set, as linked here:
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> Are you completely new to vector graphics? No. > Have you tried the recommendations at all? Yes. > All of us here would like to have a perspective Distortion Tool in Affinity Designer. But fact is there is none. My first comment at the top of this thread links to where I asked how to do this. I was told there it cannot be done. I therefore next created this thread to request the feature, and I linked each thread to the other to keep this history easy to find. > As far as i can see, your case could be done the in the way descriped above I did not understand your suggestion, so I asked for clarification. After reading your second reply, I must admit I still do not understand your approach.
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> I’ve attached a short video showing (crudely-done) the whole process - you will need to take better care in getting the right result. This is perfect, thank you! I was unaware of the “merge curves” and “separate curves” commands, and they appear to be the key to accomplishing my desired outcome.
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Distort/skew perspective of curves in Affinity Designer.
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> just use the Node tool to select the nodes How is that different from what I described in my original post? > make sure the Node tool's Context Toolbar is set like the screenshot in my earlier post How does that make any difference? > drag the handles on the selection box to make the top more narrow, or wider, or rotate it, or shift it to one side How is this done precisely (without creating gaps or ragged edges)? >We cannot easily curve the top and bottom like you show. The curved/ragged edges in my screenshot are unintentional, due to my struggling with the interface. Here is an image of what I’m trying to achieve (though this is rasterized and the wrong colors, found via image web search):
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Can you show what you mean? Or describe it using more exact words? How can this lead to a perspective skew/distortion?
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This combines my series of rectangular curves into a single rectangular curve. Your drawing is of stripes spaced by gaps. I need a series of stripes of alternating colors with no gaps.
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Thank you. I’ve now created a complementary feature-request post (https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/166068-distortskew-perspective-of-curves-in-affinity-designer/).
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Feature Request: Ability to distort/skew perspective of curves in Affinity Designer. I drew a rectangle shape, converted it to curves, and duplicated it repeatedly into stripes. I would next like to distort, skew, stretch the perspective. But I don’t see how with the current set of tools. Best I can discern is to grab nodes and randomly pull them where they look close enough. But this is time-intensive and imperfect. I also tried drawing trapezoid shapes, but their controls seem even less precise. I asked in the support board how better to do it, and I was told there is no way (https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/166065-how-to-distortskew-perspective-of-curves-in-affinity-designer/). Thank you.
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I drew a rectangle shape, converted it to curves, and duplicated it repeatedly into stripes. I would next like to distort, skew, stretch the perspective. But I don’t see how. Best I can discern is to grab nodes and randomly pull them where they look close enough. But this is time-intensive and imperfect. Is there something easier I’m missing? I also tried drawing trapezoid shapes, but their controls seem even less precise. I searched but found several posts from several years ago asking for this and being told it didn’t exist as a feature yet. Affinity Designer version 1.10.5 on macOS. Thank you.
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¿HowTo: Convert between Art Text and Frame Text?
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¿HowTo: Convert between Art Text and Frame Text?
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+1 for requests for animation capabilities within Affinity.
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Add a 2D/SVG Animation Program to the Affinity Suite
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Animation Software
jAffinitySerif replied to pwihms's topic in Feedback for the Affinity Suite of Products
Animation is the one thing I miss since I moved from Adobe to Affinity. -
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Animation Software
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I would also like Affinity to develop some sort of animation application.
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Animation
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vector animation program
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Affinity Photo - Create an animated gif
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¿HowTo: Convert between Art Text and Frame Text?
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I would also like this feature. EDIT: Looks like it can now be achieved by clicking the red eye icon. Thank you.