kufloyd
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Hi, I was under the impression that I could draw a shape with the pen tool and then convert to curves so I can adjust it better, but it seems like the convert-to-curves is only available for built-in shapes like eclipses, rectangles etc. Is that correct or is there a way to have convert-to-curves available for shapes drawn with pen tool too? thanks.
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Hi, I'm trying to learn AD and would like to make something like this: https://www.google.com/search?q=gt+dave+kombucha&safe=off&espv=2&biw=1536&bih=759&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjd1OmT-dnRAhVNHGMKHexqCjMQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=5xsFObRwEudFtM%3A I made an outer design and would like to make an inner purple design (the one where it says synergy organic & raw). I could trace the inner shape and have it match the contours of the outer design but it wouldn't be exact as I made the outer design using the pen tool. Is there a way to make the inner shape have the same contours as the outer one? thanks.
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Hi, I have a basic question about using graphics tablet with AD...I'm trying to understand the workflow - is the idea that you connect the tablet to your computer and then draw on it while viewing the drawing on your computer in AD? If so, how do you get the drawing to show up in AD? Also, do people typically draw on tablet and then scan it into AD or is it more efficient/helpful to draw on the tablet and edit/view/draw on the computer's screen in AD? I'm considering something like this Wacom Intuos: https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-digital-graphics-drawing-painting/dp/B010LHRFYU/ref=dp_ob_title_ce Would it be a good fit for someone who's just starting out in design? thanks.
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I would like to apply transparency to an object in more than one place. For example, I have a group and I applied transparency to the entire group. This works for the top right part of the image. I would like to do something similar for the bottom left part too, but can't seem to find a way to add another transparency selection. When I use the transparency tool, it always takes me to the one I already have. Any ideas on how to do this? I also tried to apply the transparency to the individual curves that make up the compound but it doesn't do anything. thanks.
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Tool tips at bottom
kufloyd replied to kufloyd's topic in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)
I think what I'm looking for is called status bar. This post has info about how to get it back: https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/30287-windows-affinity-designer-missing-status-bar/ However, I can't figure out how to do the part where you're supposed to press the Ctrl key and start the program. Does it mean I have to quit AD, press Ctrl key and then double-click on the desktop shortcut to have it restart with default settings? -
Drawing curves
kufloyd replied to kufloyd's topic in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)
thanks..that works. -
Drawing curves
kufloyd replied to kufloyd's topic in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)
that animated gif is really helpful...thanks. I did the best I could so far. Not completely happy, but will continue to learn. Meanwhile, another question: I did the arm and hand as two separate pen drawings and then placed them next to each other with snapping enabled. My question is: how do I get the border where they meet to disappear? -
Drawing curves
kufloyd replied to kufloyd's topic in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)
thanks...I'm getting more comfortable with the pen tool. Made the feet but still not sure how best to draw fingers. Any idea - pen tool or use shapes? I tried pen tool but it looks very odd and unshapely. http://tinybuddha.com/blog/7-ways-decluttered-life-can-result-decluttered-mind/ thanks. -
Drawing curves
kufloyd replied to kufloyd's topic in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)
thanks for both the links. Pen tool is tricky to learn but those videos are helpful. I will continue to experiment with it. -
I used to get AD to display tips like "Click or Drag to Extend" or "Drag to constrain" etc at the bottom left of the software, especially while using tools like the pen tool. Now, it doesn't show up anymore. I'm guessing that it got turned off somehow. Any idea how to turn those tips back on? thanks.
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Drawing curves
kufloyd replied to kufloyd's topic in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)
hmm..when I click on the link, it says the video is unavailable. -
Drawing curves
kufloyd replied to kufloyd's topic in Pre-V2 Archive of Affinity on Desktop Questions (macOS and Windows)
thanks for the tip but it doesn't look like Youtube videos are permitted here? It's just showing up as blank pages. Maybe message it to me? thx.
