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@thomaso It appears there’s some misunderstanding here. I mentioned that I already achieve this effect using a website tool. My post was simply exploring whether the same embroidery effect could be created in Affinity Photo, similar to how I used to do it in Photoshop with a plugin. I’m familiar with masking and other techniques to simulate the effect, but none of the tutorials in the search results demonstrate the actual method I’m referring to—the automated process used by the website I rely on. The results shown are similar to what I used to get in Photoshop. Since it seems no one has found a true solution yet, I’ll likely have to develop the macro or style myself and share it here. What really surprised me, though, is that I started this thread seeking guidance on achieving this effect, yet most responses didn’t offer help or point me in the right direction. Instead, they suggested I didn’t search properly, framed my question as problematic, or even implied I was being rude or ungrateful. This community is fantastic, and I appreciate how supportive everyone usually is. But when discussions veer off-topic or focus on side issues, the main request gets lost. It’s frustrating when that happens.

@thomaso I did look for answers before posting, but what I found wasn’t quite what I needed. Also, Can you be more specific? You said “problem”. What problem?

Thanks.

@thomaso Thank you! I've realized that incorporating an image is essential to achieve this effect. I plan to experiment with creating a black and white texture pattern and utilize only the alpha channel to develop a macro or style that I can share here, making it easier for users to achieve this effect without excessive effort. While I've relied on a particular website for years to accomplish this with a single click, I believe it's important to have these effects readily available within the Affinity Apps as well. I truly appreciate your assistance!

What?! I wasn't offended in the slightest! I was just trying to be humorous and friendly, not passive-aggressive at all. If you have a buymeacoffee.com account, I would love to treat you to a coffee. Please accept my apologies!

That wasn't the case. Also, I want to clarify that if I mentioned "Plugin," it was a mistake; I meant to refer to an action. My apologies for the confusion.

Are you serious? This video may be suitable for beginners who need to quickly fake an embroidery effect on a practice project, but it isn't what I need. Using text as a mask with fabric images doesn't meet my requirements. Did you check my screenshot?

I’ve been using an online service to create this embroidery effect on images, but I’d like to learn how to achieve it in Affinity Photo. Is there a way to apply these effects using the app? I used to do it in Photoshop with a plugin, but since I no longer use Adobe, I’m wondering if it’s possible to recreate this effect in Affinity Photo. Check out one of my latest projects for reference:

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Well… that’s the same one used in HF but embedded to the site. So you’re better using the one at HF. IMHO.

Yes, you know HF is the best place to test new AI technologies. Maybe they are using the platform for research. Good to know! Now I will try it out as well.

@carl123 @NotMyFault @Alfred Guys… I’m sharing a video—not a link—so there’s no need to search online for a code that likely doesn’t have an official website. As I mentioned, this isn’t a downloadable app; it’s an open-source code that you can use or reference to build your own. I found this on GitHub, and if any of you are developers, you might benefit from the published code there. Trying to Google it or expecting a professional website for something not meant for mass use is like discovering fertile soil for farmers, only to have thousands trample it the next day—ruining its potential. The original post was simply a feature recommendation, yet the main focus seems to be whether it can be found on Google. A bit ironic, don’t you think?

I recently came across MagicQuill (this is not an app; it is a code you can add through API), which is an open-source and free tool, and I believe it could be a perfect addition for the Affinity developers to integrate into Photo, especially now that they're enhancing the software with AI capabilities for productivity purposes. Unlike many AI photography tools that focus on generating images, MagicQuill allows developers to adjust the code, providing us with the ability to refine and edit images rather than produce random visuals that aren't aligned with our needs. My goal is to restore photos, fix specific areas, and even remove elements from a scene for layout purposes, which MagicQuill seems uniquely suited for. MagicQuill.mp4

Thank you. 🙏🏼 you found the problem and the solution! You’re a genius. Thanks @Old Bruce for your help as well.

Exactly. The issue only happens in one specific project. I tried to replicate it elsewhere, but couldn’t. Something is preventing me from isolating the item. I ended up copying everything into a new document, which let me move on with my work. Still, I’d like to know if this is a glitch or something that can be identified and fixed. Like in your example, I do select a single item and have the “selection only” option enabled. But something keeps it from exporting that item alone. My theory is that the object beneath it isn’t being fully deselected, and the export command is picking it up too. Maybe it’s a bug.

When you open the artboard layer, you'll find a group inside. Some layers within that group are deselected. This raises a question: Can a deselected item affect the export selection of the layer you intend to export? Thanks in advance.

The fact that you want to continue this conversation shows how passionate you are about user preferences. If you don't trust a link, you don't click on it. That's reasonable. Various services like Dropbox, MS OneDrive, Cloud, Box, Google Drive, and AWS Amazon S3 all power eCommerce today by providing different options for users, including sharing files with a link. I won't comment further on this because: first, it's off-topic from the original discussion, and second, there's an important distinction between making suggestions and imposing requirements.

See? No links need to be clicked. If something seems unsafe, we’re free—and well within our rights—to avoid it. I think that’s a good thing. Don’t you agree?

It is. This discussion focuses on a specific, uncommon issue with Affinity Designer’s selection tool, yet you’re trying to turn it into a debate over whether file attachments or links are better for the community. What’s unclear about 'it’s perfectly fine'? There’s no obligation to download—just take it easy.

I said is perfectly fine, dude.

It's perfectly fine if you choose not to download it—if you believe that my SSL-registered domain isn’t a reliable indicator of a secure file, that’s your prerogative. That’s the beauty of having the freedom to make your own choices.

Here is a video: https://media.albertkinng.com/BlueKB75 Here is the file: http://drop.albertkinng.com/1f1ffa

Hey, I was trying to edit some gradients on an icon and ran into a weird issue with the export window. Usually, I just select the item, choose the "selection only" option, and it exports just that. But now, it’s only letting me export the whole document or a selection area. I tried quitting the app and reopening it, but that didn’t help. I even changed some settings and ungrouped everything, but nothing worked. Does anyone have any idea what's going on?

Exactly! Same case here.