albertkinng

The suggested solution doesn’t work with me. Maybe is because I have a Mac and the thread is based on Windows, anyway deleting the font doesn’t fix the problem.

After recent update I noticed every-time I resize anything a weird letters on top of letter are appearing next to the cursor.

Yes

@walt.farrell Coming from you, I consider your comment a badge of honor.

I am accustomed to working as you mentioned (see attachment), and that's precisely why I believe we need a notes window or tab. Having notes as an integral part of the project is essential in today's world. I can envision numerous benefits to having a notes section in each Affinity project. Picture opening a document and seeing your own notes there, saying "This is not the working document; it is saved as a reference." "The document that needs to be worked on is named xxxx-xx," or "These are the headers that need to be changed to a different font." You can also paste large text or file references that you will be using. The implementation of this feature can be extremely helpful and straightforward with the existing code. It's essentially a mini text editor, with no formatting of any kind.

I use a variety of applications like Word, Sidenotes, UPDF, Craft, and Bear to manage my projects. I often find myself copying content from these apps to work on my daily tasks. It would be great to have a Notes window integrated into the Affinity app, allowing us to seamlessly copy and paste content without switching between different apps. Additionally, having the option to add notes about the document within the app would greatly improve productivity. I've created a mockup to visualize this concept. Let me know your thoughts on this idea.

I'm out, guys. I'll be back when Affinity and Canva became one platform.

I have been using Affinity and Pixelmator for years, and not a single print shop or agency has ever asked me to send an Adobe file. The beauty of Affinity and Pixelmator lies in the fact that their PSD (Pixelmator) and AI (Affinity) formats are fully editable, and no one can discern which app was used to create them. Although InDesign is still being used, we are promoting Publisher to our associates, and they love it. However, when they insist on using InDesign, I inquire if they are willing to pay the monthly fees - it's up to them. I even recommend my Adobe user friends to my clients when they specifically want InDesign, but my loyal customers are the reason I'm still here.

I stand by you, my friend. It's incredible how life allows us to work wonders with the skills we master. In 1995, while everyone else was using Adobe Illustrator, I was passionately using Aldus Freehand. I never dared to reveal my preference, since Adobe was the industry standard. In my youth, I allowed others to dictate my choice of tools. Not anymore.

That's not true. My agency has been successfully operating for over 30 years, with more than 20 companies under our umbrella. When Adobe introduced its subscription model, it significantly increased our annual expenses. We faced a choice: reduce salaries or switch tools. In 2014, we began transitioning, using Adobe alongside alternatives to ensure our survival without Adobe. Today, I'm proud to say our agency runs on the Affinity suite and Pixelmator Duo for graphics, and Sketch and Penpot for UI design and prototyping. This shift has allowed us to raise salaries and regularly upgrade our equipment. So, when I hear someone say, "the subscription pays for itself," it’s either a freelancer with a few clients or someone who doesn’t understand business. The only ones who justify the monthly payments are the ones who offer them. I can share privately the yearly expenses difference if you still have doubts. Don’t believe everything you read on the web.

Ash looks so happy with the costume and the Miami 90's vibe...

The bitter truth. My 24-year-old nephew approached me with a remark that struck a chord within me: "Uncle Al, why haven't you subscribed to Adobe? As a professional graphic designer, shouldn't you be using Adobe, the ultimate tools for the trade?" Without hesitation, I responded, "Son, I spent 20 years working with Adobe until they made the switch to a subscription-based model. In 2014, I decided to transition to Affinity because I believe in owning my tools." Oblivious to my perspective, he urged, "Uncle Al, it's time to modernize your mindset. That monthly payment will pay off itself through your services. Plus, you can deduct it from your taxes and effectively have it reimbursed. Just embrace Adobe and work with the right tools." In that moment, I couldn't help but share an important lesson that I have learned throughout my 50 years of life, a lesson that will guide me until the end of my days. I declared resolutely, "Well, my dear nephew, with age comes wisdom. And with wisdom, I have realized that investing in my own future is a smart move, whereas investing in the futures of others is not. Take heed of how you spend your hard-earned money, for it will undoubtedly speak volumes about you in the years to come."

Oh Walter... you are so cute.

The subscription business model is inevitable. Sooner or later we will all be watching the announcement on our computers. Fair? No, but the new generation is happily opening holes on their wallets for no reason. We, who use common sense, are becoming extinct.

Initially, Affinity didn't support PC, but now it is available for all platforms except Linux. Let's be patient and give them time to develop it further.

LumaFusion. Compatible with both iPad and M1 Macs. I've been working on it for a long time. Much superior to Premiere.

My Graphic Design Suite is Affinity Trio and Pixelmator Duo. That's it! for web I have Rapidweaver, Blocs and Espresso.

Really? I've already given my opinion on this. I'll be in the corner, ready to say "I told you so" when everyone realizes I was right. In the end, it's a business—if the market isn't for professionals and they don't use Affinity tools, the company will eventually pull the plug. Numbers are important.

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I just finished watching the Canva 2023 Event on a live stream, and I must say, I wasn't impressed by what I saw. That's all I wanted to share to close this topic and allow the forum to move forward with previous discussions.

There is a significant difference between a company acquiring the tools we rely on for professional work and your apparent lack of recognition regarding its significance. That's perfectly alright, as it is not necessary for you to fully comprehend it. However, allow me to illustrate my point: if a Burger company were to acquire a Hot Dog company and subsequently proclaim that Hot Dogs are inconsequential because everyone should solely enjoy Burgers, it becomes evident that Hot Dogs would no longer be a priority, and could potentially meet an unfortunate fate, perhaps even ending up being discarded. Please pardon the analogy, as it was merely a lighthearted comparison that stemmed from my current hunger. 🤣

I won't reiterate the obvious purpose of Canva. You can form your own opinion about their target market. However, I can assure you that professional design is not a priority for them, not even with Affinity.

Market targeting.

It's not, and you're well aware of that. There isn't a single business on this planet that aims to hold onto the same group of consumers forever.

I believe that even if humans could let AI take over every aspect of creation for consumerism, they won’t. We need to stay at the forefront of innovation to keep thriving and evolving. I don't see AI evolving wildly and uncontrollably like that. But if that happens, there will be no control over humanity. Think about it: if movies are made without actors, they edit themselves, they reach theaters on their own, and you watch them at home without doing anything; if books write themselves, sell themselves, on topics generated by themselves; and music made by AI is sold on its own, etc., what will become of us? What will we do? If there are machines that build and transport everything on their own, what will happen to humanity? If AI takes absolute control and becomes omnipresent, and everything is done through AI, what will we do? How will we live if money is no longer necessary? What will drive us? I don't think that will happen, man. Humans will always work towards their own benefit and won't self-destruct for the sake of convenience. Right now, AI can create books, pictures, movies, and music—fundamental aspects of human culture. Machines can build structures and houses using AI, and cars can drive themselves. Legal, office, and finance experts can be replaced by AI today. I personally know friends who have been laid off because AI can handle data entry for their companies. Letting AI take over creation is suicidal. As graphic designers and developers, we are among the few with stable professions in this era of change. Supporting AI entirely is a step against our profession. The only ones advocating for AI in art are the untalented individuals who want to create with the push of a button.