[How do I add labels to photos in AP]

I've just discovered that the easiest way to do this, and to add lines or arrows, is to use the Mac Preview Image viewer.

I never knew that you could editing with this & it's so simple to use !

[How do I add labels to photos in AP]

I've tried both. I get the text frame OK with both but I can't type anything into it.

[How do I add labels to photos in AP]

I have several photos of constellations & want to add labels with their names to some of the stars.

I have tried using both the text tools but when I try to type any text into the boxes nothing happens. I can however copy & paste from external files.

Obviously there is something I'm not doing right so I'd be grateful for some help.

Thanks

Peter

[unable to open v 1.4.2 ( beta 5 ) after shutting down computer]

Is this version 1.4.2 ? I have already downloaded this but it doesn't open when I left click and the menu revealed on right clicking doesn't contain an open option.

[unable to open v 1.4.2 ( beta 5 ) after shutting down computer]

I shut down my computer when I was holiday recently & when I got back & tried to open affinity I got a message saying Retail Version required : a purchased copy must be installed to use this beta.

 

As I purchased my copy last November & have been using it regularly & as the app store says it is installed I can't understand what has happened.

 

Peter

[Shadows/highlights]

Do you mean the S/H adjustment in New Adjustment layer or the S/H filter available in Filters or in Live Adjustment Layer ?

 

I find the former pretty hopeless to use & much prefer the filter where you can alter strength, range & radius & see the results split screen.

[Can't stop welcome screen appearing]

Thanks Leigh

 

That beta download works fine & has also fixed the problem with the startup screen.

 

I do seem to remember getting a message when I downloaded the update but I can't remember what it said. I'm afraid I ignored it, not knowing what else to do !

[Can't stop welcome screen appearing]

Hello

Every time I open AP I untick the box saying "show this panel on start up" but next time it's back.

 

Also, & I don't know whether this related, but when I open AP the Documents window opens at the same time. This flashes on the screen momentarily as AP opens & remains as a small window behind it, If I close AP with the red button rather than quit it then when I try to open it just the Documents window appears.

 

Neither of these are major problems & I can live with them but I would like to resolve them if possible.

 

Incidentally, & again I don't know if there is any connection,but I was unable to upgrade 1.3.5 to 1.4 and had to uninstall 1.3.5 and replace it by installing 1.4 direct from the app store.

 

I am using OSX Mavericks & no antivirus software.

 

Thanks

 

[AD + AP search help doesn't work for me]

I've always had this problem. Never been able to get anything other than the spinning wheel. I have the 1.4 update & am using OSX 10.9.5 and no antivirus software.

 

I don't even bother to look now & just look through the drop down list on the left but it would be nice if search worked.

[1.4.1 updates out now]

I am using OSX 10.9.5 and have just installed the 1.4 update from the Apple Mac Store. It says it has installed but my version remains as 1.3.5. I have tried restarting my computer but this made no difference.  What am I doing wrong ?

Thanks

Peter

 

I've now uninstalled 1.3.5 and reinstalled 1.4 and that's solved the problem. No idea what was wrong .

 

Looks fantastic - I'm going to enjoy exploring it.

 

Congratulations to the team !

[Sharpening problem after using adjustment layers]

Thanks very much MBd & Callum.

 

That's where I was going wrong. Obvious when it's pointed out !

 

I'm certainly enjoying exploring it & the very helpful video tutorials.

 

Peter

[Sharpening problem after using adjustment layers]

Hello

 

I have just acquired the trial version and am so impressed that after using PSE for many years I propose changing to Affinity.

 

Initially I had no trouble but now I am having a problem with the sharpening filters. If I use them as my first action ( which of course I don't want to do ) they work but after I have used any of the new adjustment layers the

 

sharpening filters no longer have any effect. I can't help feeling I must be doing something wrong but I can't see what it is so I would be grateful for some help.

 

Many thanks

 

Peter