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  1. No Problem!...I think the trick really is to convert a raster image that is 'small' ..as a vector version usually has the option of scale. You could also try these: Here or these or these
  2. Have you 'Protect Alpha' selected on the context toolbar?
  3. Hi A common problem..I tend to try and simplify the original image as much as possible. even with grunge images like this. + Use smaller grunge raster images first | convert | then rescale...much easier! Had a go at converting it: File attached (may not be what you are looking for!) So a. Change Colour to black b. Rasterise c. Scale Down d. Copy into inkscape e. Convert back to vector f. Paste back into AD get rid of group contained (Think I left the line on.. but easy to delete) Also much of the vector overlapping is automatically removed Scale back up as vector Converted grunge.zip
  4. Hi It is not that crazy....thanks for replying!.. I have tried a couple of your suggestions previously... Turning off OpenGL (HA) is the first thing I do when upgrading apps.. Having it on can generate a few weird issues and lagging with the brushes. With regard to switching off background software...totally agree with that one...Google Browser can degrade the 'brush operation' it can be quite noticeable. So it tend to run with most things closed. I ran it for a bit without GPU Tweak II (Aware 3 III causes issues) so did not update anyway.... didn't have much effect Yep the R380 is old...might be time to upgrade it! could be a last resort.
  5. Hi being a bit optimistic.. but thought I would check! Trying this again today!.....with 2.4 beta and 2.3 live...Still having issues but was wondering whether it is the process or sequence of events that leads to repeated crashing. So I have a little set up: 1 Open AD 2.3 or 2.,4 beta 2. New File A3 3. Include artboard (Don't do anything with it but should remain selected!) 4. Switch to Pixel Persona 5. Activate Brush set (not sure whether it is any...but you can download some of mine out of resources!...There is a list in this thread!) Notes. At this stage the Artboard is selected! | The Brush tool is not selected! 6. Select a brush (DD Click to open Brush Panel)...do not make any edits! 7. Then Fun part.... change the brush in Brush Category Panel just by clicking on brush nozzle display Repeat...until AD folds! maybe someone else could give it a go! Not sure whether the key thing is that the artboard remains selected or Brush Panel open when you select another brush or both! or something else!
  6. Thanks!....have a look at https://www.kenniskennis.com/
  7. This is a fantastic poster!.. well done!....are the skulls raster or vector?
  8. If you are referring to the tags.. 1. Edit your Post 2. Add a 'tag' or several tags 3. Use Item Prefix to select the one you want to use!... There are some common | predefined ones but can add your own!
  9. Brilliant.. thank you! Wanted this function for a long time.. saves lot of time having to reselect it over and over again when working with infill vectors. Used to have to select and track objects in the layers panel to try and get around it!....no need any more! A simple but huge improvement!😀
  10. it is what happens to you if you eat too many pies!
  11. A Little Monster Added a small asset collection from Santa Baby (Does not need to be!) Vector Configurations of the Little Monster and associated vector. Files as displayed AD 2.3 File not asset library! Little Monsters Toolkit.zip
  12. Wow that was quick response!😀..Merry Xmas to you! ..I was adding these as assets to resources.. you were too quick!😀
  13. Hi Vector Dot patterns and Half Tone Thanks for the mention in the thread which I have been reading this with interest. I like the idea of what is being suggested and believe that a generated halftone pattern tool would be ideal and a very useful addition to Affinity. However, a much requested more comprehensive vector pattern tool would target a wider audience! taking into consideration dots | hatching | lines and alternate shapes. Dedicated tools to generating halftone patterns are available. Clip Paint Studio can do it!; AstuteGraphics have vector pattern generators including coloured halftones. They are also available online with halftone.xoihazard.com/. With regards to AstuteGraphics the vector version appears to be generated in consequence to a gradient fill. I also believe Frankentoon created some brushes that mimic the effect of half tones using greyscale patterns and pressure. There is also this feature in Inkscape and vector fills in illustrator or you could use AP The Vector Dot Patterns mentioned in the thread were an after thought for the Comic Book Toolkit (as added as feature in V2). Initially I generated a lot of overlay patterns (As vectors) and like the original Letracet to establish a grunge effect that can be contained in parent vector shapes. I like to grunge up the vectors a lot in my drawings and find the availability of vector grunge | patterns really useful. You can see some of these in original toolkit thread (for the purpose of samples they are displayed as vector pattern squares) but they are actually are much larger to cover panel sizes on an A4 sheet but most importantly scalable! Some Notes a. The dot patterns assets are vectors contained in a blank rectangle. So you should be able to stack them together to create larger areas and use select same colour to change quickly if you wish. b. They are red (but can be changed!)..as prior to 2.3 the asset panel background colour could not be changed. so Black could be difficult to see c. The Move | duplicate tool was also unavailable at the time of construction. You can obviously use this to generate simple dot patterns but a halftone requires more work! d. Sometimes I just prefer to create a vector pattern | texture that is imperfect. e. Sometimes it is better to use a brush! (Paint it >Convert it> use it) f. They are useful for testing texture as overlays for images | drawings but I originally created them for overlay comic panels g. Mimic blends is difficult and time-consuming. Preferer to use transparency overlays or flat cell shading h. have created large repeating patterns (not half-tone) but reluctant to add these as an asset file Being able to add pattern fills as bitmaps is also valuable new feature of V2 I also use this lots for texture overlays of whole files. You can save the pattern in Swatches but it tends to create larger swatch files. One of the great advantages of Affinity apps is the ability to mix raster and vector easily!.
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