[DXF support is a lie!]

TGA and WMF need a mention too.

[DXF support is a lie!]

I was writing about the import list where it is not mentioned either.

[DXF support is a lie!]

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*Extrem flexibel und überraschend kompatibel. Kombinieren Sie Farbräume und arbeiten Sie mit allen gängigen Dateitypen, wie etwa JPEG, PDF, SVG, PSD, PNG, TIFF, GIF und DWG/DXF.

sounds the same as the english text but the DXF file format is not mentioned at all under;

Professional Colour, Compatibility, and Output
Professionelle Farben, Kompatibilität und Ausgabe

https://affinity.serif.com/de/designer/full-feature-list/


Missing for both german and english website so the customer has zero chance to know for certain if there are export capabilities, it feels like it is implied* but not explicitly written down.

 

 

[Has V2 fixed Affinity's biggest issues?]

24 minutes ago, loukash said:

That was already in v1 as well.

ouch, I genuinely missed that and thought it was new, my apologies and thanks for correcting me.

[Topaz App greyed out in Affinity Photo V2?]

Those plugins only work on pixel layers which you have selected.

If you have used the stock image panel, pixelate the image and use then your plugin.

on windows, it looks like this;

[Has V2 fixed Affinity's biggest issues?]

@Kal

1 Bit image support (png with 1 bit) is in, the preview for now shows wrong colours when transparent background is not activated but the exported file seems to be correct.

 

Example with dithering for the gradient and a red colour shape with a blur on it.

[Is my PC good enough to run Affinity V2 all apps]

you might want to assign or start the Programs with the nvidia gpu.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000087403/intel-nuc.html

If it looks like the image below, change it to the Nvidia card for some extra power inside the affinity suite.

[Missing AutoTrace? I use Serif DrawPlus X6]

Thank you very much
sadly I don´t have a mac, but being able to also vectorize videos sounds amazing.

[Missing AutoTrace? I use Serif DrawPlus X6]

I too would like to know the name of this 7€ program and can offer comparisons with Vectormagic if wanted.

[Affinity 2 Universal is here for only $99 -- but I already bought Photo and Designer...]

updates 1.x.x where covered in the V1 releases.
Since it is a perpetual licence, you can use it further without a need to purchase v2.

v2 is an upgrade and you would have to purchase to use it after the trial on your account/pc ended.
updates in 2.x.x will again be covered in the bought license.

V3 is an upgrade, you would have to buy it .
v3 updates 3.x.x. will again be covered in the bought license.

V1 is officially feature frozen, no new features will be added.
There is a pin in the FAQ that V1 customers will get compatibility patches for their Systems like windows 10/11 and on the Apple systems etc.
 

[Just updated to v2, where is simple trash can delete?]

here is a screenshot form Ipad, on the top right within the Layer stack, there is a trashcan button.

you could watch the Intro videos on youtube for iPad for an easier start. 

[How do I activate my Affinity Photo and Designer programs ?]

Have you downloaded the old Version 1 Installers from your account?
https://store.serif.com/de/account/downloads/

The current 30 day trial is for V2 which is not covered with your Version 1 licenses.
To have a working license for V2 after the trial, you would need to purchase it.

[slow start up on Affinity Photo 2]

@TheFlow

By any chance, do you have the Ryzen Powerplan (inside your Energy-settings) installed? (on windows 10 and 11)
you would need to install the AMD chipset drivers to get the correct one for your cpu. https://www.amd.com/en/support

The Powerplan helps your OS(win 10/11) in selecting the fastest single core on your CPU for every application/program etc.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-and-Microsoft-finally-acknowledge-poor-L3-cache-performance-and-CPU-scheduling-issues-with-Ryzen-processors-in-Windows-11-after-nearly-three-months-of-complaining.569990.0.html

It takes roughly <12 seconds on my PC and Ryzen 2700 to get to the "New" screen. the CPU is only one gen higher than yours.
 

[Macro recording and Batching issue]

Great that it is useful for you.
Those Buttons in your image are for aligning layer content and depending on the use case (placing an image logo via macro) they are of course a great enough alternative to the "place..." feature.
 

[Macro recording and Batching issue]

dragging a png into the opened document allows the macro to be recorded but there is no dedicated placement and snapping feature.
 

[Making Affinity 1 available for purchase/download for those who cannot use Affinity 2]

Hi @michie 
ah that helps a lot in understanding the intention.👍
For the decision making, best to sleep over it, there is a bit of time since the discount goes until 14th of december.

 

[Still can't activate license! Programs stopp starting.]

@DarkClown
ouch, hope the staff can help you!
I think it would be best to put this (annoying account/license) issue into the customer service category or maybe even write a direct email?

https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/forum/51-customer-service-accounts-and-purchasing/

 

 

[Extremely disappointed that this installs as an "App" and not regular software program]

some possible reservations against msix is to avoid any still looming potential security breaches.
Microsoft had to disable the msix protocol this year due to malware attack vulnerabilities.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/disabling-the-msix-ms-appinstaller-protocol-handler/ba-p/3119479

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(News from  2022 February 04) Microsoft has disabled the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler exploited in malware attacks to install malicious apps directly from a website via a Windows AppX Installer spoofing vulnerability.

[Extremely disappointed that this installs as an "App" and not regular software program]

Neat, patiently awaiting that MSI release which will make workflow and pipeline work much easier.

👍

[Making Affinity 1 available for purchase/download for those who cannot use Affinity 2]

point is; the Thread here is about a user who complained not to get V1 licenses.
Serif team responded and  says they can give V1 licenses when V2 is purchased.

its a fantastic deal especially considering that V1 will get some compatibility patches.

[Why the affinity photo 2.0 not support the 3Dcoat? I use the Photo 1.0 is support...~!]

currently there is  no  open document again Button  available.
script api is not there yet, no release info for it.

More info from the devs about scripting, it is planned but not available yet.
Affinity will support Javascript and also have a 'C' based API binding interface that people can use to write plugins.

Links to the developer statements;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Old users = new users?]

There will be compatibility patches for V1, it isn´t abandoned.
Just feature frozen and not on sale anymore.

 

[Will be a free update from 1.9 to 2.0?]

There is a post about future V1 Os compatibility patches.
so it is not abandoned just feature frozen and not on sale anymore.

 

[install v2 parallel to v1 to use both versions]

@Lorox

Fear not that V1 installation could ever get overwritten by V2. V2 uses an entirely different installer and saves itself on a different folder structure.*
For anything else the comment by MikeTO has it covered.

*speaking for Windows. no idea about macOS IpadOS

 

[Old users = new users?]

i think that Bugfixing is good can be agreed on by everyone. 👍