[AD crash with freehand vector brush and tablet]

Hi all, i'm experiencing the same problem, Affinity Designer crashes every-time I use the freehand vector brush tool with my Wacom tablet, sometimes I can draw for a few minutes before it crashes.

Mac user:  OS 10.15.6 (Latest Version)

Affinity designer: 1.8.4 (latest version)

Tablet: Wacom Intuous Pro M with the latest drivers (6.3.40-2)

Any thoughts on how to fix this?

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[Create an 80s style vanishing point perspective grid?]

2 hours ago, R C-R said:

I tried an even 'fakier' fake: I just used the image from the first screenshot as a guide to create the converging verticals.

 Its decent my friend! 

[Create an 80s style vanishing point perspective grid?]

Toltec, I am not comparing the programs, I only used PS as an example so that all those using AD could show me how they go about making this grid in their own way, thats why i'm here, to ask questions and learn. I have ceased using PS and Ai, and bought AP and AD when they first came out as I believe this software in amazing (Southend better stock up on ice creams this software is going to be a big hit )

 

There is a perspective grid in AP which should do the job for the perspective i'm looking for, then i can simply trace (so to speak) in AD.

 

Thanks for all your help guys

[Create an 80s style vanishing point perspective grid?]

4 hours ago, JimmyJack said:

What is quickly?..... or easy ? Did the below in about 5 minutes. But it certainly ain't no vector distort...

 

1) Draw rectangle

2) Power duplicate it down in size

3 Add a centered star with 0 inner radius (double star works too). The only tricky thing here is that in order for the star lines to line up with the corners (I think) it has to be rotated 90º.  (star proportions should match the rectangle)

Throw the star into a copy of the biggest rectangle to clip it.

4) "Mask" out the center with another simple rectangle.... or add a couple points and mask out whatever section/piece you want (pictured).

Or clip it with the inverse.

 

Still somewhat editable.... i.e. the star is still editable as a star.

 

 

 

 Thanks for that I totally get you, I followed your steps and it works, but it took a bit of playing around with the amount of points on the double star. fair play It also reminded me of my school years drawing things like that. Hats off!

I'm not sure i'm allowed to include links here, but here is a video of a grid being made in PS, this is the kind of easy and quick way I was referring to 

 

[Create an 80s style vanishing point perspective grid?]

Thanks Gdenby and Callum, Looks like there is currently no way to quickly make this happen. But you have given me inspiration so I thank you for that. I love that 80s style!

[Create an 80s style vanishing point perspective grid?]

Thanks Callum, I appreciate the link, but i was wondering whether it could be made a quicker way by using the grid system on AD and then manipulating afterwards. You can do this on PS, id love to see it on AD!!

[Create an 80s style vanishing point perspective grid?]

Hi all,

 

I'd like to know how to make a vanishing point grid like you would see on 80s movies and games. 

 

Anyone here know how to make it on Affinity Designer?

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Im creating some new raster brushes for use in pixel persona, i'd like to know what your thoughts are on the best dimensions. So far i've been making my document dimensions 1000px by 1000px (300dpi), would you say this is big enough for everyone to be happy or should i make it bigger?

 

thanks a bunch

 

 

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'Is there any way to setup column based grids, for example a 12-column grid with custom gutters and so on? I suppose one could manually create all the guides in the 'Guides manager', but it seems a bit cumbersome.'

 

I tried creating it with the guides but it was too much hassle

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Has anyone got any tips on what size i should make my document, and what grid i should use etc?

 

i took a look at googles guidlines here and underneath is a snippet, how do i create an edge of 1dp?

 

DP unit grid

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[How do I cast a shadow over multiple separate shapes?]

Thanks A_B_C and Cdaleyart!

 

Just like you guys said, group them, then create the shadow and nest it.

 

Here is outcome and the Affinity file if anyone else wants to see, but ABC's photo is better for a clear example.

 

Thanks guys. Im doing a 1948 Buick Streamliner by the way, but the bars was the best way to describe the grill.

 

 

Shading.afdesign

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Ive included a mockup of how im not achieving it hahah imagine the purple is the shadow

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[Shading a bend or curved shape]

oh thanks ill check that out when im next on my mac, i have not tried that :)

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Do any of you know how this can be done an easier way?

 

Thanks in Advance

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I am having problems with layers of different colours and strokes, ill try and explain

 

say you have red shape with a black stroke around it, then you want to make part of it blue, and keep the black stroke of the original red circle without the blue colour overlapping the stroke, how can this be done?

 

right now, i am making a coloured shape with a black stroke, then duplicating it and making the top layer just the black stroke, then between these layers i draw another shape making sure it hides behind the stroke on top. Surely there is an easier way to do this. I have tried dividing the shapes in the icons on the top right but then stroke then changes,

 

I hope you can understand what i was trying to explain, and help me out