Sam Neil

In general, I'm not really sure what the fallback position would be in an instance like this bearing in mind the differing rules based on the pdf format, though I guess the Media Box would be teh logical choice... though in your PDF 1.7 file, because there is a Crop Box, the Artbox is supposed to extend beyond its boundaries which it doesn't.
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Each page in a PDF can have different sizes for the various page boxes. The page boxes are always rectangular. That may seem logical but artwork is not always rectangular: a PDF can represent an oval label or the foldout of a cardboard box. A PDF always has a MediaBox definition. All the other page boxes do not necessarily have to be present in regular PDF files. The above rule is not true for the PDF/X file formats: PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3 compliant files need to include the MediaBox, TrimBox, and BleedBox. PDF/X-4 files need, next to the MediaBox, a TrimBox or an ArtBox, but not both. The ArtBox or TrimBox cannot be larger than the BleedBox. If a CropBox is present, the ArtBox,  TrimBox, and BleedBox need to extend beyond its boundaries. The MediaBox is the largest page box in a PDF. The other page boxes can equal the size of the MediaBox but they are not expected to be larger (The latter is explicitly required in the PDF/X-4 requirements). If they are larger, the PDF viewer will use the values of the MediaBox. As the files have been created incorrectly my first instinct would be to go back to the place where they were generated and ask them to provide a correct set of pdf files, you should need to be messing about with these. I'm unsure what you plan to do with the files but as you've likely seen, opening the files just gives you a series of rectangular image layers, again likely not what you want either...
You can certainly place the files into a Publisher document however as others have mentioned and change the Pagebox setting to either Media Box or Crop Box.

Hi @Sam Neil,
The issue is a result of a messed up pdf file that has non corresponding Media Box, Crop Box and Art Box sizing.
On opening the pdf in the Affinity apps, the Art Box size is used, for this particular pdf file the Art Box size is shown as 53.038 mm x 60.072 mm which matches the Document Size in the Affinity Apps...

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Hi Sam Neil,
Its likely the updates just taking a little while to roll out to everyone if you redownload the apps from your account on our website it should download the 2.1 versions
Thanks
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Thank you Ash + Team for your support efforts. I work with the trio 6 days a week. I cannot imagine life with out them!

Thank you Ash + Team for your support efforts. I work with the trio 6 days a week. I cannot imagine life with out them!

Cheers Walt - Shame... But then again that's life.

I actually hate the term app. To me these are programs. Like back in the day before smartphones became mainstream and all the dumbfxxx started saying app.

@Sam Neil, Thank you for this tip. I downloaded and tried pasting into my V1 Publisher and it works. No need to use glyphs to individually enter for my preschool level learning of Farsi. Farsi language uses the Arabic alphabets and RTL writing system.

There is a better application that I use on daily basis - https://leomoon.com/downloads/desktop-apps/leomoon-parsinegar/
and best of all it is FREE and updated regularly.

Thank you Sam I will give it a try 

There is a better application that I use on daily basis - https://leomoon.com/downloads/desktop-apps/leomoon-parsinegar/
and best of all it is FREE and updated regularly.

You are talking absolutely rubbish!!! - This is a major version!!!! - A free update is normally within two weeks of a launch of the new MAJOR version NOT a year after! As Patrick says, they got eat! If you had bought your copy two weeks ago I can understand but not a year ago! Clearly you are not a regular user and are here for a "Freebie". A lot of effort has gone into the software, and this is not "Shareware!

I guess they got some good sales?
Fair play to them - I wish V2 all the success they deserve for offering a fairer alternative to Adobe
But if I take the plunge with the suite then I want something for my money (other than basically the same software with a few minor new features and probably some new bugs to iron out)
Happy using V1 for now but going forward I would like to support them and move over to V2 eventually - it's just a little too steep for me right now and so soon after buying V1

We are pleased to announce Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo and Affinity Publisher are now all updated to version 1.10.6 (for all existing customers).
Here are links to the release notes
Affinity Designer 1.10.6 for Windows               ( Microsoft Store and Affinity Store ) Affinity Designer 1.10.6 for macOS                  ( Mac App Store and Affinity Store ) Affinity Designer 1.10.6 for iOS                        ( Apple iPad Store )
  Affinity Photo 1.10.6 for Windows                    ( Microsoft Store and Affinity Store ) Affinity Photo 1.10.6 for macOS                       ( Mac App Store and Affinity Store )  Affinity Photo 1.10.6 for iOS                             ( Apple iPad Store ) 
  Affinity Publisher 1.10.6 for Windows              ( Microsoft Store and Affinity Store ) Affinity Publisher 1.10.6 for macOS                 ( Mac App Store and Affinity Store ) Please follow this thread here to get notified when any new releases are made

The trio need a few more fundamental features such as RTL support before venturing into new territories...

This is one my side projects for 2022. I run a FaceBook group on the BOAC Speedbird aircraft and "The BOAC Speedbird Adverts" book which contains 133 rare adverts (B&W and colour) from 1940-1970. The adverts were cleaned up using Affinity Photo and the cover was put together with Affinity Designer and of course the book was put together using the Affinity Publisher.
For more info visit https://speedbird.shop
 

This is one my side projects for 2022. I run a FaceBook group on the BOAC Speedbird aircraft and "The BOAC Speedbird Adverts" book which contains 133 rare adverts (B&W and colour) from 1940-1970. The adverts were cleaned up using Affinity Photo and the cover was put together with Affinity Designer and of course the book was put together using the Affinity Publisher.
For more info visit https://speedbird.shop
 

This is one my side projects for 2022. I run a FaceBook group on the BOAC Speedbird aircraft and "The BOAC Speedbird Adverts" book which contains 133 rare adverts (B&W and colour) from 1940-1970. The adverts were cleaned up using Affinity Photo and the cover was put together with Affinity Designer and of course the book was put together using the Affinity Publisher.
For more info visit https://speedbird.shop
 

This is one my side projects for 2022. I run a FaceBook group on the BOAC Speedbird aircraft and "The BOAC Speedbird Adverts" book which contains 133 rare adverts (B&W and colour) from 1940-1970. The adverts were cleaned up using Affinity Photo and the cover was put together with Affinity Designer and of course the book was put together using the Affinity Publisher.
For more info visit https://speedbird.shop
 

This is one my side projects for 2022. I run a FaceBook group on the BOAC Speedbird aircraft and "The BOAC Speedbird Adverts" book which contains 133 rare adverts (B&W and colour) from 1940-1970. The adverts were cleaned up using Affinity Photo and the cover was put together with Affinity Designer and of course the book was put together using the Affinity Publisher.
For more info visit https://speedbird.shop
 

You are talking absolutely rubbish!!! - This is a major version!!!! - A free update is normally within two weeks of a launch of the new MAJOR version NOT a year after! As Patrick says, they got eat! If you had bought your copy two weeks ago I can understand but not a year ago! Clearly you are not a regular user and are here for a "Freebie". A lot of effort has gone into the software, and this is not "Shareware!

This means nothing! - I am amazed you are comparing Serif to this. I tell you what - Would you like me to pay for your licence? Would this make you happy? is it the £89.00 that is bothering you? You pay 299 for a software and crying for 89!!!. If so let me know, otherwise don't waste poeple's time with such nonsense and pointless comparison between two different business models and wonder why it does not work. I am amazed you are still banging on about this! 
I think Ash has made his point(s) very clear and Serif know where to stand and what to do. There is no point going on about this and this thread should be locked.

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This means nothing! - I am amazed you are comparing Serif to this. I tell you what - Would you like me to pay for your licence? Would this make you happy? is it the £89.00 that is bothering you? You pay 299 for a software and crying for 89!!!. If so let me know, otherwise don't waste poeple's time with such nonsense and pointless comparison between two different business models and wonder why it does not work. I am amazed you are still banging on about this! 
I think Ash has made his point(s) very clear and Serif know where to stand and what to do. There is no point going on about this and this thread should be locked.