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TheMightyFozz

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  1. I was a Designer user until i switched to Linux because of Microsoft's stupid restrictions on upgrading to Windows 11. I am commenting here so Serif knows there is a market for Linux port's of their software.
  2. I too am trying to get Affinity Designer running on Linux (Debian 11). Since the last windows update (the nagging one telling me to get windows 11) I've switched to Linux permanently and my machine is MUCH faster. I'd love to get Affinity Designer running as it's the only App that I can't find a decent replacement for (workflow in Inkscape is too slow).
  3. One of the reasons why I bought V2 was the DXF import function. Please add the ability to save a file as a DXF. My bad for assuming it could. I bet I am not the only one.
  4. (request 1)With CNC machines becoming more affordable for many people. The ability to create G-code to realise concepts and designs for manufacturing is becoming more important in many workflows. For example I make drawings for a cnc router, making use of the corner tool in V1 daily ((request 2)kind of wish there is a use last diameter button as I have to set a minimum radius of all internal corners). The industry is massive and I am sure that a path to G-code tool would sell more copy's of the software. Your almost there with the ability to set a scale on a drawing and work with DXF files and the shape joining tools are incredible . If this is something Affinity would look into including, I suggest you start with looking at the slightly broken free plugin available for Inkscape. Or look at the feature rich JSCut website. On a personal note; I absolutely love using "Designer" it's one of the most relaxing drawing experiences I've had on a computer. It's almost perfect for me, but lacking the G-code tools I'm desperately searching for or, at least the ability to export in (request 3)inkscape's version of svg, for import into other path making programs (I'm fed up of using inkscape just to save a document).
  5. With CNC machines becoming more affordable for many people. The ability to create G-code to realise concepts and designs for manufacturing is becoming more important in many workflows. The industry is massive and I am sure that a path to G-code tool would sell more copy's of the software. Inkscape can do this with a plugin but, it is a bit hit or miss if it works (scaling issues and a strange interface). It's such a shame I can't do this. I absolutely love using "Designer" it's one of the most relaxing drawing experiences I've had on a computer.
  6. When I was a kid. We used to fold a sheet of a4 paper and draw monsters. top section was the head, middle section was the body, bottom was the legs. you could only see the lines the other person drew from the section above. not the whole thing. that could be a fun digital project. Especially if your limited to line drawings and 10 mins of drawing time. (reminds me of art school training)
  7. Had fun playing with the symbols feature I did this little Peloponnesian sketch. I would like to manipulate every other 'spiral' in two separate symbol groups. So is it possible way to separate some symbols but keep the separated ones linked so I can edit both groups later. (for example create a alternating convex and concave curve on the outside of the pattern ) If anyone wants to use this for a project feel free. it only took a few minutes to create. I just wanted to test the feature. greekpattern1.afdesign
  8. I would like a pen tool feature where once i draw a point I can press a button on my keyboard. Then a dialog box pops up and I can enter the Rotation (in degrees) and length to where the next point will be drawn. Once i press enter or next point button i can continue to the next point and start again. I would use a tool like this almost daily to position components. It will always be useful for anyone who does pattern design and/or CNC Vector based design. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If an idea like this could be implemented it could also be used as a foundation to write macro's to draw/record commonly used shapes, with variables such as; layout work Laser cut joins to specified length Whole products to a personalized specification. Cardboard Boxes for packaging companies. --------------------------------------- Idea came from this; https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/ https://github.com/florianfesti/boxes
  9. A Pie Menu with full customization and 'profiles'.. like below but with affinity tool-set obviously. I can see this being extremely useful when tabbing into full screen mode. why full customization; no one works in the same way. This way everyone is pleased. i would also include things like, alt-tab, expose, windows media controls... ...who wants to stop drawing when listening to a bad song :P sub menus.
  10. Edit - Paste From File opens up a menu allowing you to paste from a file. (I'm not sure if this is a windows 10 bug or not but when i drag an image from my browser (chrome) it pastes the file location not the image)
  11. Blender 3D has perfected this! its basically a drop down menu with a couple of buttons. INVALUABLE.
  12. Please add and update menu item. Help-Update. I would personally like a text box to appear with the download location. a bit like below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update |x| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version is available. It will be downloaded to; C:\Program Files\Affinity\Affinity Designer\Update\1.5.5\affinity-designer-1.5.5.exe You will be notified when the download is complete. your files will be saved automatically. Progress; 90% [Download] [Change Location] [View Changes] [forum] [Cancel] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update |x| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- your files will be saved automatically. Click OK to exit Affinity Designer and begin installing affinity-designer-1.5.5.exe [OK] [Create New Save] [Cancel] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alternatively ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update |x| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is no update at this time; Next update in roughly 34 days! yay :) [View build log] [Report An Issue] [View Changes] [forum] [Cancel] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This way it should be easy to see problems with the software and anyone interested in development has all the links available. I also like the numbering system in folders so if i need to uninstall and back track I can. --------------------------- --------------------------- another way could be having a tool box displaying similar info. i would put it next to 'Transform, history, navigator'. I would also include an email support button that automatically includes system specs, error logs and build number. (if your worried about people spamming the button add a captcha.) also a search bar that automatically opens up the forums search facility in the default browser.
  13. Me too. .dds is becoming more popular especially in the gaming industry.
  14. ahh thanks gdenby. i was looking in the swatches panel not at the top of the workspace/artboard. Note to anyone reading this; gdenby's guide works on windows.
  15. Ive seen and downloaded styles for designer.. ..how do i create one with a texture in it on windows 10
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