[Texture]

I would like to add some texture to some elements.  Is there a setting somewhere for that?  Thanks.

[Selective Colouring]

I’ve made a selection of some scattered pebbles on a path.  I am trying to use the Flood tool to recolour them. How do I get only the selected pebbles recoloured?  Thanks.

[Mac Input Options]

I've been working with the ipad version for a while and now I want to spend some time with the Mac version.  One of the first things I notice is that the pad on my Macbook is imprecise.  Would a mouse work better or are there better options? Thanks.

[Layer Question]

9 minutes ago, Alfred said:

In theory it should be solid but in practice I get thin gaps between the squares.

 

 

Interesting.

[Layer Question]

Let’s say you have 16 layers and each layer is divided into a pattern of 16 squares.  Each layer has a red square in one of the 16 locations.  Each location is represented only once.  The remaining 15 locations on each layer are  empty.  With all layers visible, would you see a solid red field? Would it appear the same as if you had only one layer with all 16 positions filled with red?  Thanks. 

[Image Clarity]

In general, will an image look brighter and sharper when viewed on the ipad as opposed to looking at the printed matte image? If printed on glossy paper, will it look closer to the ipad image?  Thanks.

[Printing Issue]

I just completed a couple of composite photo projects. They look great on the ipad.  But when I printed, they came out quite dark and lacked detail.  Has anyone else had this issue?  Thanks.

[Lost Files]

46 minutes ago, Alfred said:

They should be. Try it!

UPDATE:  Apparently,  when you use “Save”, AP saves it to a created folder it names “Photo”.  When you use “Save A Copy”  DO NOT save to that folder.

[Lost Files]

18 minutes ago, Alfred said:

They should be. Try it!

Ok, thanks. I ran a test.  I created a new document with 2 layers.  I saved it twice using “Save” and “Save a Copy”.  Curiously, both were saved in the same location.  I deleted and reloaded the app.  Both saves were gone.  What should I try next?

[Lost Files]

1 minute ago, Alfred said:

Unless you used the ‘Save a Copy’ option they would only have been saved to the app’s sandbox, which disappears along with the rest of the app when you delete it. I’m glad you only lost two files!

When you use “Save A Copy” are the layers preserved?

[Lost Files]

I have an ipad air 2.  The new upgrade of AP has been running somewhat slowly so I decided to delete and reload the app.  After the reload, my files were gone (only 2).  I didn’t expect to see them in the app but they had been saved to my ipad.  Why or how could they disappear from my ipad? Thanks.

[Using Perspective]

In the image below, the tower is tilted backwards a bit.  I would like to get it to standup more straight.  I’ve been playing with Perspective but to no avail. Do I need to keep playing with Perspective or should I try something else?  Thanks.

Hmmm, no image.  I keep getting a -200 error.

[Affinity Photo 1.7.0 looks slower to load image]

I have an ipad air 2 and, in general, 1.7 AP is noticeably slower.  It will be fixed soon, I hope.

[PNG]

34 minutes ago, Callum said:

Hi Engine44,

You just open them as you normally would by going to File > Open.

Thanks, all

Callum

I just brought in a png im

[PNG]

Can you import png photos into AP?  Is there any special method to use them?  Thanks.

[Grow/Shrink and Outline Tools]

I’ve been playing with the grow/shrink and outline tools in an attempt to cleanup the edges of a selection.  They seem to have similar capabilities.  For what purposes is each best at.  Thanks.

[Smooth Selection]

With regard to using the smooth selection tool, what is actually happening as you change the radius?  Thanks.

[Refine Selection Tool]

24 minutes ago, Callum said:

Hi Engine,

I recommend for questions like this to check the in app help, I have no problems answering your question if you would rather post here but I think some of your posts could be answered very quickly by a quick search in our help tool  . That way you don't have to wait 20 minutes for a reply!

 This is taken from our help article on refining selection:

Smooth—determines the curvature of the selection's edge. Drag the slider to set the value.
Feather—determines the softness (opacity) of the transition at the edge of the selection. Drag the slider to set the value.

Thanks

C

Thanks.  I did look at the in app help first.  Frequently, the descriptions are sparse, at least for me.  Occasionally, the topic is not covered. This forum has been a great help and I don’t mind waiting.

[Refine Selection Tool]

In Refine Selection, what are the differences between Smoothing and Feathering?  Thanks.

[Using The Mask]

11 minutes ago, Alfred said:

You can swap the two colours in the Colour Studio at any time (i.e. not only when painting on a mask) by swiping across the colour wells from left to right.

Thanks

[Using The Mask]

Is there a quick way to switch between black and white when using the mask? Thanks

[Straight Lines]

3 hours ago, MEB said:

Hi Engine44,
After you draw the line you have to keep to tap and hold one finger anywhere on screen, then tap with another where you want to finish the straight line (it will start from where you have ended it previously).

Thanks, that got it.

[Straight Lines]

31 minutes ago, Lee D said:

You can use a gesture with the Paint brush Tool, after the initial stroke is placed, single finger press, then tap where you wish the line to end.

I guess I’m doing it wrong.  I end up with 3 separate spots and no line.

[Straight Lines]

Is there a way to paint straight lines with a brush?  Thanks.

[Selection Quality]

Thank you very much.  Great technique.