[Always noise in gradient.]

Hi,

There's a trick that works at least for V1.

1. Select your gradient layer.
2. Apply FX (located in the layers panel at the bottom).
3. Use Outline FX. 
4. Set any value for radius, and zero for opacity.



Thanks to @NotMyFault, he hid it somewhere in the bowels of this forum, in an easter egg. 

[Pixels and Images and Alphas, Oh My!]

1 hour ago, lacerto said:

Channel editing is pretty much different than in PS so that just needs to be learned.

By the way, channel editing is not available for the "image" layer. At least in AP V1.

[Pixels and Images and Alphas, Oh My!]

In simple terms, the "image layer" tries to preserve as much information about itself as possible.

 

[Generate normal map in affinity photo]

It is based on the Lighting filter with the "bump" parameter.
The information automatically used from the layers below will create an incorrect dark normal map from any layers below, except white.
Therefore, to get the correct result, you need to load the image by clicking the "Load bump map" button.

[Healing brush not obeying hardness]

It doesn't work for me with hardware acceleration turned on or off. AP 1.10.5.1342
 

[Healing brush not obeying hardness]

The problem seems to be caused by the "Current Layer" mode.  Select another "Current Layer and Below" mode.

[Non-destructive Mask]

1 hour ago, Jung21 said:

Which is better between this method and alternative method with procedural texture?

Both methods do the same thing. The main concept is to make the contents of the group work as a single mask. The main advantage is keeping the contents of the group in their original state.

[Normal Map Generator]

19 hours ago, NNN said:

Thank you very much. Really great asset.

Is it possible to speed up the process a little bit more by automatically deleting the logo and loading the bump map?

Removing the logo will make the Asset invisible in the Asset panel, but you can do it.

It is not possible to automatically load and update the bump map, unfortunately. 

[Pattern Layer - Dimensional Limit?]

Pattern Layer can be larger than 1024px.

1 Create a rectangle of the desired size in pixels
2 rasterize it
3 Layer > New Pattern Layer From Selection

[How to “extract” an element from an image and make it into a PNG file?]

Here is a good method, it allows you to accurately control the result:

 

[Adding Multiple Gradients to One Layer Mask]

Yes, masks can consist of several parts, and can also be non-destructive:

[Best Way to SELECT Hair And Fur Precisely in Affinity Photo]

Wow, I didn't know it was possible to fill any pixel layer with color using the "Gradient Tool" (G) and just choosing a color! 

[Photo - Mask is not working]

An additional faster and more convenient way.

1. Add Non-destructive Blur.
2. Add a Mask (z-depth layer) for the blur effect.
3. Adjust the "Blend Ranges (cog icon)" curves for the mask.

Levels adjustment of the z-depth layer is not required.
The distance between two points in the "Blend Ranges" can be represented as a field of focus.

 

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[Photo - Mask is not working]

Hi,

The z-depth layer must be rasterized into a mask:

 In this case, the mask will determine transparency rather than the strength of the blur effect. Therefore, it will be somewhat similar to the Orton effect.

 

In some cases, the "Depth of Field" filter can be useful:

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[Boolean problem]

Hi,

Try a non-destructive boolean. Hold down the Alt key before the boolean operation.

[Hi I am new here, introducing myself]

I think if you add a wireframe view, it will be clearer to many people.

[Need help changing logo into transparent different color logo to place on photo]

These are actions for Affinity Photo:

1. Select a layer with your logo, Filters > Erase White Paper
2. Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Recolour

[import Affinity Designer gradients into Affinity Photo?]

Yes it works in Windows AP, AD (1.10.4)

1. Affinity Designer > Swatches > Add Application Palette.
2. Add the desired gradients, Export Palette.
3. Affinity Photo > Swatches > Import As Application Palette.

Here is the palette file created in version AD 1.10.4 in Windows: test palette.afpalette

This is how imported palettes look in AP in Windows:

[Can i create a gradient that follows a path?]

12 hours ago, NotMyFault said:

You can find downloadable resources in that thread.gradient hor brush.afdesign

Easter Egg! This file also contains an example of how to turn off noise for a gradient 👍

[Can i create a gradient that follows a path?]

1 hour ago, R C-R said:

Does the brush need to be a textured Image brush for this to work?

Yes

[Can i create a gradient that follows a path?]

13 hours ago, aloescher said:

It is a combination of Texture Brush and Layer Adjustment.

Damn it! What a trick! Wisely 👍

This would be a good addition to these brushes:

 

[non-uniform feather]

Hi,

There is no exact alternative, but the Affinity Photo has a non-destructive "Field Blur". It is a "live filter", which means that it will act in a non-destructive way.
After creating the "Field Blur" you can move and edit all the objects underneath it.

The live filter appears in the Layers panel as a layer, and acts on all layers/objects below it. You can also isolate the effect with a group, or by applying it only to the selected object.

All live filters created in Affinity Photo can be edited in Affinity Designer. 

In this example, I first selected an object and then applied a live filter. So, the filter will act only on this object:

But you can also pull that filter out of that object, and apply it to another object or group:

 Field_Blur.afphoto

[Virtual Rasterization]

Thanks for the reply! I just wanted to reduce the resolution of some of the content to export to PDF ("Nearest Neighbour" method, no blurring). 

2 hours ago, EmT said:

You could make a hidden copy of the group/layer as a backup before rasterizing. 

Yes, I'm using that technique now.

1 hour ago, joe_l said:

When you work with AD or APu lower the document DPI e.g. from 300 to 72 dpi, rasterise the object and then change back the document DPI to 300. Not sure about any side effects.

I use a different method, I create a duplicate for a backup, reduce by half the desired content, raster, increase by half, raster. That's my workaround.

The second workaround is to use the "Pixelate" filter instead of rasterizing, but it gives a slightly rougher result. 

[[Affinity Designer] Interactive Safari Park Plan]

46 minutes ago, MmmMaarten said:

Another map I've done in the past was in fact built in 3d tho

This is awesome!

47 minutes ago, MmmMaarten said:

I'm missing something here I guess. I'm not a gamer. No clue what you mean by this. 🤨

Your interactive map reminded me of an old game: 

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Park_(NES_video_game)

 

[[Affinity Designer] Interactive Safari Park Plan]

I'm sure there should be an option to display all the terminals on the map. 

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