[Where have simple document settings like setting background colour to transparent etc. gone in V2]

[The future of the Affinity suite]

5 minutes ago, postmadesign said:

I can not really take these complaints seriously. Some people just want everything for free, and throw a tantrum when they don't. Affinity is amazing value, regardless of any discount.

I agree with you of course - I'm just pointing this out as an example that perceptions of ASuite's value for money may simply be different.

[The future of the Affinity suite]

11 hours ago, postmadesign said:

Alas, one can dream...

Have you tried what I suggested? That is, open the document in APublisher, and using Person use functions from APhoto and ADesigner (not switch to them). To me, it does exactly what an single all-in app should do.

 

11 hours ago, postmadesign said:

Affinity offers a universal license right now, which is such amazing value that I can hardly believe it will keep customers from buying the app.

Apparently you didn't register dozens of angry users after the release of version 2 that the discount is only 40% of your fabulous/cheap price 🙂

[The future of the Affinity suite]

32 minutes ago, postmadesign said:

I am not sure about this if the UI is better and you can have different workspaces/personas, so if you would be editing a photo, it would be much like AF right now.

Unfortunately, I do not understand the meaning of your response in the context of the quote from my post. I really don't see the relationship between "losing customers" and the mentioned "UI".

 

P.S. I will also add my opinion about the loss of customers when switching to one all-in application, which will be unnecessarily expensive for many - why should they pay 3x as much when they only need to edit photos, i.e. no drawing (they also have a basis in APhoto) and no text functions (they also have a basis in APhoto), and unnecessarily complicated. Today, they buy one app that fits their needs and wallet exactly. After a certain period of use, they will find that drawing could actually be useful for them (after all, ADesigner is more handy for drawing), the applications understand each other (full file compatibility), they are already familiar with the controls, and other costs will somehow dissolve (it is not a one-time higher investment, and they are buying another function for which they are happy to pay something extra). The same, for example, with APublisher. So in the end they buy two/three apps one by one (they let themselves be lured into another by using one), which they would never do with an expensive all-in, and prefer to buy another simple photo/draw/text app they just need.

[The future of the Affinity suite]

7 hours ago, PaulEC said:

just one, huge mess of a single app!

But already today, APublisher uses StudioLink to bring the functions of the entire ASuite in one application. However, the Person concept elegantly separates the individual tasks, including the appropriate adaptation of the work environment.

[We need to talk about artificial intelligence.]

10 hours ago, Johannes said:

Dear Affinity team do you work on more AI integration into the suite?

 

[The future of the Affinity suite]

1 hour ago, postmadesign said:

I just want it all in one place and only change persona, not program.

Since version 1, I've been using APublisher as the default application for all types of documents (*.afdesign, *.afphoto, *.afpub) and only use Designer and Photo Personas to switch for specific functions. And that includes the specific layout of the Toolbar, Tools panel and Studios/Panels, which I have adapted for the given use. So I definitely don't need one "monster" application, and it would be mistake from Serif in my opinion, because it would certainly lose many customers who use only APhoto or only ADesigner.

[Generative Fill AI]

3 hours ago, Sahan said:

Will this be available on affinity photo ??

 

[Thanks to Serif for v 2.1]

12 minutes ago, DanH said:

After relaunching Affinity you have to reselect a brush before it then visually keeps track of it for you.

Personally, I would also like the fact that the selection of the brush (including the setting of its parameters) is modified according to the selected curve with the applied brush. As is the case with the parameters Stroke, Colors, etc.

[Interface improvement for Stroke option in AD]

36 minutes ago, anto said:

In your case, this won't simplify anything. You still have to click the mouse at least twice to change width.

??? Try scrolling the wheel above the edit field - as OP requested in previous post ("I want to change the width of stroke using the mouse wheel without any clicks").
Or click directly to edit the field, without the need to click to expand the pulldown panel.

[Interface improvement for Stroke option in AD]

1 hour ago, GarryP said:

While I don’t think having a slider directly inside the Context Bar

Did you see my proposal?

P.S. Serif does not have to invent anything new - it is enough if it uses the same element for the stroke width value as for the rounded corners value.

[keyboard shortcut for 3D effect?]

20 hours ago, spinhead said:

20-30 times in a 3-4 hour creative session.

Is it within one or more documents? If your document already contains this effect, then I would use its copying - nowadays very fast using drag and drop.

[Layer behaviour like Illustrator]

5 hours ago, TheAnimaster said:

you only need to see the collective of all lines and shapes your draw in ONE layer

[Layer behaviour like Illustrator]

5 hours ago, TheAnimaster said:

hundred layers to get to the top to collapse that group

You mean this?

Or clicking on the appropriate vertical line that represents a certain level in the nesting hierarchy of layers and their groups?

[Interface improvement for Stroke option in AD]

2 hours ago, GarryP said:

You can change the width of the Stroke via the Stroke Panel with the mouse wheel, without any mouse clicks.

Yes, but you must have the Stroke panel displayed. Since there is already an item with stroke width on the Context Toolbar (if it would allow editing), another useful panel could be displayed instead. It would be a shame not to make this item active (to allow direct editing of the value), thus simplifying and speeding up the change of stroke width without the need to constantly display the Stroke panel.

[How to cut everything in a circle]

 

[Dimension Lines]

2 hours ago, MDF said:

You already have the ability to draw a line.

Why can't we have a line display it's length?

[help wanted]

3 hours ago, westlin said:

I hop som one can help me here?

It is advisable to use a meaningful thread name - not only is it in line with the forum rules, but most importantly it can "attract" users who can then help you with your problem.

[JPG Export File Size]

You are welcome 🙂

[AI generative Fill in Affinity]

44 minutes ago, BofG said:

This makes me think about all the photographers who still have their own dark room to develop their film.

And why do some people still have cameras when AI can generate pictures for them on demand! And why do travel agencies still exist when everyone can have their picture taken (and that's what traveling is all about) anywhere in the world - just enter the AI "I'm at the North Pole" and I don't have to go anywhere. So is it "End Of Life of...." for all camera manufacturers, travel agencies,....? 🙂

[Add "Build" version to splash screen / about screen]

2 hours ago, Sonny Sonny said:

Agree.

//

Agree splash screen is not necessary. But "About" screen is necessary, I guess. Because Affinity is currently in a stage of developing additional features, each new "build" version includes new functionalities, but it may also have bugs and may not be entirely stable. Sometimes users need to make sure which version they are using. Currently, the version details are displayed on the "Account" popup page, but typically, in most software, users go to the "About" section to view this information. In the future, when Affinity has become stable and there are fewer changes in terms of features, it is possible that users will be less concerned about the version they are using. This topic is just a small suggestion from me.

As I mentioned earlier, all new production releases (and it doesn't matter if they have few or many changes) are always differentiated at the level of the third version number (2.0.0 - 2.0.4, 2.1.0). The build version is therefore completely irrelevant for users (except beta version, which is not intended for regular users).

[Should I be using Designer or Photo for simple social posts?]

1 hour ago, MikeVendia said:

I assume we can add text with APhoto then? 

https://affinity.help/photo2/English.lproj/pages/Text/text_general.html

[can't find transform utility]

1 hour ago, Alfred said:

Please post in German if you feel that your English is not good enough to allow you to express yourself clearly. There are many German speakers among the regular visitors to these forums.

Osobně si myslím, že je vždy lepší zkusit překlad do angličtiny, která je pro většinu uživatelů srozumitelnější, a tak si rozšířit řady potenciálních pomocníků a jejich pomoc (díky za ní) jim maximálně usnadnit. Rovněž je důležitá možnost okamžité "korekce" překladu uživatelem, protože automatické překlady nejsou vždy stoprocentní. A následný překlad do jiného jazyka je ve většině případů z angličtiny nejméně problematický.

[Add "Build" version to splash screen / about screen]

9 hours ago, Dan C said:

lead to customer confusion

So is it ok to provide the Build information in the update prompt?

[can't find transform utility]

10 minutes ago, Zausel said:

transform utility

"Transform Panel".
See to submenu Studio - unHide Studio, Show Right Studio, maybe Reset Studio.