JKerr

I would like the ability to move selected nodes and objects together, and leave the objects *intact* if possible, so they can be edited later *as objects*. Covert-to-curves is not a great solution because it destroys the object. A fantastic solution would be if the objects had a dummy node, or lets call it a "handle" node, that would allow them to be moved using the node tool together with any other nodes.

I would rather not covert to curves, so that I can edit the objects later on (ideally still as objects). For example, we cannot reformat text that is converted to curves unless we delete and remake the text from scratch.

The screenshot shows an example -- I would like the ability to translate the text and rectangle objects together with the two selected nodes. One way this could be achieved is by adding a dummy node to the objects: If the dummy node is selected, the object will be moved together with any other selected nodes. Thank you for considering this request!

Originally discussed here: https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/74060-translate-part-of-a-drawing/ Imagine a complicated diagram with a combination of non-curve objects (rectangles, circles, text, etc) with curves overlapping or connecting the elements. In editing such a diagram, I'd really like a way to move the non-curve objects (without converting to curves) together with selected nodes on curves. There may be many ways to achieve it, one solution could be as follows: (1) Use move tool to select all objects and curves involved in the move. (2) Switch to the node tool to start node selection. No changes yet. (3) Now during node selection, perhaps the non-curve objects could have a dummy node somewhere in the center of the object. Maybe its better to call it a "reference node" or "anchor node." If that node is part of the selection, then the whole object can move along with the rest of the selection. Thoughts?

Thanks for the suggestions all. I tried the beta and the lasso and polygon are fantastic. Interestingly, the straight line issue referred to by @GabrielM is still there when I drag-select nodes using a rectangular selection (screenshot 4). But I can select the nodes correctly using the lasso or polygon selections (see screenshot 5 and compare with screenshot 4). And yes, for the missing feature, was hoping to move non-curve objects (like text, rectangles, circles, etc) plus selected nodes on curves all at once. Ideally lasso around everything I want to move and translate in one step...

Ok thanks! Makes sense. I'll make a feature request then. In AI I remember selecting a whole part of a drawing (including any fully enclosed objects, text boxes, and then partial sets of nodes on paths), then translate everything in one shot. Seems useful here too! Also, lasso selection would be great.

Thanks for the quick reply! Good to know this is being worked out! Assuming that one is fixed, is there a way to move nodes and text simultaneously without converting the text to curves?

Hello, I use affinity for schematics and I like the intuitive grid snapping. Here's the question: I often need to come back to stretch a complicated schematic to add new elements. See the screenshot #1 for a small example of what I mean by stretching. I was hoping to find a way that I can drag a box to select objects (including the text and the groups) AND a subset of nodes on the paths that make up the connections and then drag everything at once. However, I am finding I need a lot of clicks. For example, in screenshot #2 you can see that if I select a bunch of objects with the move tool (with CMD since the whole drawing is in a group), then switch to the node tool and try to drag select all the nodes, I am only capturing about half of them (and not capturing the text at all). I have to manually select the missing ones, and have to move the text separately. Also, I am finding that sometimes I cannot drag select a group of nodes consistently in other contexts. For example, in screenshot #3 you can see that the nodes are not changing to solid blue even though the paths are selected and I've boxed the nodes with the selection rectangle. I have to select them one at a time. Is there something I am doing wrong? Also, is there a better way to achieve the stretch? I can alter how I construct the objects and layers if that makes things easier. I have seen some suggestions to convert all shapes to curves, but would prefer not to do this, especially not the text, since it may need editing later. Thanks in advance. Schematic.afdesign