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  1. A5 flier, all done in Designer and Photo apart from the 5 star logo and Chef along with Gary's image. Colour laser printed (20 A5's for double sided Perspex table flier holders)(3 A4's for notice boards) (1 A5 emailed as an attachment to the membership)
  2. I want the Space Bar to invoke the Move Tool and to never invoke the Colour Picker, how to I disable the Colour Picker from appearing when I am using Space Bar to move? I have tried to search the settings and keybinds but Colour Picker is set to the key "i" for India and I am unable to find other setting related to this. Problem: I am experiencing an annoying bug or feature (I am not sure which) where when I use the Space Bar to use the Move Tool it sometimes brings up the Colour Picker instead. This is unpredictable, seemingly random, and totally disrupts my workflow, sometimes inadvertently causing me to change colours. As you might imagine, this can cause major problems on a complex design if the mistake is not caught. EDIT - FIXED: Error was caused by Alt key mousedrag, which is an alternate Colour Picker shortcut that I was accidentally catching on this particular keyboard.
  3. Oh, I hoped we could get rid of this annoyance (semi-bug). When you enter a value, for example a numeric value in stroke width field and then hit enter, that field keeps selected, so if you press P or V or M for any other tool in enters that letter into the field, see Gif below. You need to click anywhere or click the tool to deselect the field. These "little things" are not so little when they happen so often while working.
  4. Latté anyone? Curious to see if I could realistically replicate latté-art. Created with Designer v2.3.1.
  5. Is there any option to resize multiple diffrent object at once in Affinity Designer? For exmaple I have 3 diffrent rectangle selected and I would like to change sizes of these rectangles to 20x20 mm each. I couldn't find anything like that in Designer.
  6. Currently when resizing a selection, the selection resamples the nearest neighbor outside the selection. The result is that a resized image that has edged that have been feathered or blended into a gradient due to the algorithm used to resample when stretching the image. I'd like to suggest that the move tool gains an option to select the type of sampling algorithm used, with one option be none, to permit the creation of variegated flood filled rectangle based upon selection without the feathering/blending effect or utilizing a different sampling algorithm. This feature would be applicable to Photo or Design where pixel selections can be selected and transformed. The need for this feature goes as far back as early V1 days - I've found numerous reports of this problem with no suitable solution implemented.
  7. Hey! I am working on a map project and am trying to map different routes, which overlap to some extent. I created the routes from gpx files with a gis software and exported them as vector data for further use in affinity. Is there a clever workflow to show all the overlapping routes in a shifted but parallel way without editing all the vertices of the lines manually? The picture shows a quick manual edit of two routes and hopefully shows what the problem is I'm sturgglin with. The routes overlap and I am trying to show both. Any help is appreciated! Greetings
  8. I made this for a french festival using mix of vector & pixels with few time to do it. (Using affinity suite since V1, I will never come back to Adobe suite. Evreything is quicker, easier and fits my needs perfectly : focusing on creativity and not struggling and wasting time to make things work as it should.)
  9. Hey All! Been working on a template for exporting logo files for clients and thought I'd share it here so we can maybe work on improving it together? FILE: Logo Exporter Template CMYK V1.afdesign The idea is that the export persona is already set up to create folders and files for the different parts of the logo and the different colour models. What works: Folders and colour gamuts are exported easily and swiftly (more on this below) It's easy to resize the artboards to fit a new logo. It saves me a generous amount of time! Cheaper than other plugins for other apps with similar functionalities. 😉 -- A few things I'm struggling that could do some help with: 1. File naming The naming convention I am after is the following: "clientname-logoelement-colour-gamut.extension" I managed pretty much everything, by renaming the artboards, and manually updating the export slices. But I can't find a way to replace "clientname" with the name of the afdesign file. 2. Colur gamuts / modes When working form a RGB afdesign file there are limitation on exporting certain files to CMYK - for example EPS only export in the original afdesign file setup. But when working from a CMYK base file (like the attached) the file conversion options are more friendly. A NOTE ON THIS: Although we all know that is best practice to adjust these conversions manually I'm trying to make something that will save me time. Perhaps there is b better way to automate this with the use or symbols or global colours - I'm yet to discover (new to affinity here) 3. Symbols / global colours I'm not very versed on these yet, so would appreciate any suggestions on how using these can help the exporting process, colour settings. Have a go at using it and hope it saves you some time! J.- PS: Dear moderator, if this belongs on a different thread please advice accordingly.
  10. I like jaguars, they appear in my dreams. This is a work in progress. 100% vector, no pixels, no vector brushes (which aren't vectors). Most recent stage on top, vector outline view in the middle and jaguar in a virtual 3D frame at the bottom. After this, I will add hair texture with my Huion 620 Pro drawing tablet (not looking forward to that), which will make the vector outline of objects / layers difficult to distinguish. In my portfolio blog the various stages are included - https://communicats.blogspot.com/2024/03/vector-painting-of-jaguar.html In the bottom section of this blog entry you will also find tips on how to make working in drawings that contain a plethora of objects / layers less difficult and time consuming.
  11. Hi, I would like to suggest adding a Path Width Tool for easier and more precise stroke adjustments. This tool would allow users to thicken the outline at specific points by simply clicking and dragging with the mouse. Other software like Adobe Illustrator and Amadine have a stroke width tool. The current method, using the Pressure chart in the Stroke panel, is not as user-friendly or accurate as it could be. Current method: Suggested (like Amadine or Adobe Illustrator):
  12. Another one! You may know the old cowboy song, The Streets of Laredo, and you may even know of some other parodies, notably by the Smothers Brothers. This one is possibly older than the SBs'; writers' details in thevideo titles. All made in AD and Serif MoviePlus. (I came across this version on the Mudcat Cafe (https://mudcat.org/), a great source of serious and humorous songs, and a great forum too.)
  13. Applying the states takes almost 5-7 minutes! I have to mention that I have 16067 layers.
  14. At last! A comprehensive linocut tool kit for Affinity Designer! SAVE 20% WITH OFFER CODE 'ADLC24' >>GET IT NOW<< Love the linocut look but don’t have the equipment or space to do it justice in reality? This comprehensive tool kit contains everything you need to have a go virtually! It gives you a range of options from intricate brushes to fast and effective patterns and edges so you can create super-convincing digital linocut illustrations and woodcut art. The pack contains elements generated using real ink and linocut textures to ensure your artwork looks authentic every time. We got messy so you don’t have to! Grab the pack and start creating realistic looking linocuts and woodcuts today! Here’s everything featured in this all-inclusive linocut toolkit: Linocut Brushes: Create a huge range of realistic looking marks including; undulating lines, arrows, tapers, rounded, square and slanted ends and more – this pack has everything! Pefect for creating linocut and woodcut art. For use in the Designer Persona. Seamless Patterns Styles: Use these as a handy shortcut and fill large areas quickly and easily. The designs offer a huge variety and include a solid ink texture. Printed Ink Edge Stamp Brushes: Add an extra level of realism to your design with these border brushes. Sourced from real inked edges. For use in the Pixel Persona. 8 Ink Background Textures: High resolution, authentic ink textures. These are the perfect base for your design. The sizes of these vary but most are around 5000 x 3500 px. Supplied in Tiff format. A Quick Reference File: Use this PDF guide to navigate the pack contents quickly and easily. An Example File: The bug image – learn how I created the composition by backwards engineering it. Instructions: A very thorough guide on how to use the pack is included. This includes a section on how to create a design from start to finish. SAVE 20% WITH OFFER CODE 'ADLC24' >>GET IT NOW<<
  15. Hey folks, I've noticed a problem in Affinity Photo 2, affecting both iPad and desktop versions, where changing a layer's fill opacity via the FX options from 100 % to anything between 100 and 0 % doesn't hide the layers contents as expected. Instead, the contents remain visible 100 % at all times. This seems similar to a previously mentioned, but seemingly solved issue with the 3D effect in Affinity Designer, indicating a possible consistent rendering issue with layer effects and fill opacity settings. To reproduce the Bevel / Emboss visibility issue, follow these steps: Open Affinity Photo 2 on either an iPad or desktop and create a new layer. On this layer, draw anything using any colour of your choice. Apply the Bevel / Emboss effect to the drawn layer. Reduce the layer's fill opacity to 0%. Expected Outcome: The layer contents should become invisible, leaving only the Bevel / Emboss effect visible. Actual Outcome: Despite reducing fill opacity to 0%, both the layer contents and the Bevel / Emboss effect remain visible, suggesting that the expected change in visibility does not occur. I'm looking for insights or workarounds from anyone who has encountered this. Any feedback or suggestions would be appreciated. Cheers Dennis
  16. I'm trying to do some HDR mockups in Designer 2 but haven't gotten it to show extended brightness inside the app (on MacBook Pro internal XDR display). I created an RGB/32 document and applied an exposure adjustment greater than 1 to the layer I'm trying to brighten beyond "normal" display levels. I've tried applying the exposure adjustment to both vector and pixel layers. The 32-bit Preview panel doesn't allow me to click `Enable EDR` and instead of seeing extended brightness it's just desaturating the colors. I've repeated these steps in Photo 2 and the 32-bit Preview panel allowed `Enable EDR` and triggered the display's extended brightness as expected. Is there a different workflow I need to follow to see EDR/HDR in Designer?
  17. 🇬🇧 Hi, the interface of the three software programs in the Affinity suite seems very well done and quite productive. But everyone also has their own specificities in their workflow and the addition of a utility like Keyboard Maestro can fill certain gaps or innovate with advanced functions. In addition, KM knows how to perfectly replace many other utilities for macOS… 😉 As I am working on a document alternating between RGB mode and CMYK mode, I was wondering about the opportunity to be able to visually know, and without action on my part, the current color mode and the possibility of quickly changing it. to change. Unfortunately, AD does not indicate the current color mode and the procedure to switch from one mode to another requires a lot of clicks on the part of the user (from memory, on other graphics software [?], there is a simple and direct submenu within a menu, associated with keyboard shortcuts…). I haven't found a keyboard command for this function in AD!… The Keyboard Maestro utility has solid arguments for performing macros. This software is a marvel of efficiency and provides very valuable services, whatever the software used or the context. Below is a screencast of the KM interface in AD. Sorry if the action is rapid, but that is also the goal, to make it as transparent as possible. macros live.mp4 Attached is a set of two macros KM for AD. Affinity Designer Format de couleur RVB CMYK Macros.kmmacros.zip In detail, this set includes a first macro for the conversion to RGB and a second macro for the conversion to CMYK. The macros simulate the call to display the “Document Setup” dialog box (Command + Shift + P), a first click on the “Color” Tab, a second click on the “Color Format” Menu and a third click in this Menu on the desired profile. And a final press of the “Escape” key to close the dialog box. The initial position of the mouse is maintained during the macro. The two macros are displayed in a palette, in the form of a button, alternately, one replacing the other with the help of a simple toggle. When opening AD and a document, the last state of the button is displayed, the toggle being managed by KM (with a system variable). It is therefore up to the user to make their choice by clicking on the mode they want. In KM, everything is almost configurable. So, pallets have several options. Their positions are defined by the user, using the mouse while pressing the Command key. For the two icons which symbolize here the RGB mode and the CMYK mode are simple copy and paste of two small illustrations created with AD, inserted in the KM interface, on each of the two macros. There you go, I hope this post will give you ideas to perhaps further improve your workflow… NB: we can also add a function (clicks) to the macro to modify the profile of the “Color” Palette at the same time. Finally, porting this set of macros for AP and for AP is possible, you just need to modify the call up of the dialog box because the menus are different... 🇫🇷 Bonjour, l'interface des trois logiciels de la suite Affinity me semble très bien faite et assez productive. Mais, chacun a aussi ses propres spécificités dans son flux de travail et l'apport d'un utilitaire comme Keyboard Maestro peut combler certains manques ou innover avec des fonctions évoluées. De plus, KM sait parfaitement remplacer bon nombre d'autres utilitaires pour macOS… 😉 Étant en train de travailler sur un document en alternance entre le mode RVB et le mode CMYK, je m'interrogeais sur l'opportunité de pouvoir visuellement connaître, et sans action de ma part, le mode de couleur courant et la possibilité de rapidement le changer. Malheureusement, AD n'indique pas le mode de couleur en cours et la procédure pour passer d'un mode à l'autre demande beaucoup de clicks de la part de l'utilisateur (de mémoire, sur d'autres logiciels graphiques (?), il y a un simple et direct sous-menu dans un menu, associé à un raccourcis clavier…). Je n'ai d'ailleurs pas trouvé de commande clavier pour cette fonction dans AD !… L'utilitaire Keyboard Maestro possède de solides arguments pour effectuer des macros. Ce logiciel est une merveille d'efficacité et rend de très précieux services, quelque soit le logiciel utilisé ou le contexte. Plus haut, un screencast de l'interface de KM dans AD. Désolé si l'action est rapide, mais c'est aussi le but, qu'elle soit la plus transparente possible? Joint aussi le set de deux macros KM pour AD. En détail, ce set inclus une première macro pour la conversion en RVB et une seconde macro pour la conversion en CMYK. Les macros simulent l'appel de l'affichage de la boîte de dialogue “Configuration du document” (Commande + Majuscule + P), un premier click sur l'Onglet “Couleur”, un deuxième click sur le Menu “Format de couleur” et un troisième click dans ce Menu sur le profil souhaité. Et un dernier appel de la touche “Escape” pour fermer la boîte de dialogue. La position initiale de la souris est maintenue durant la macro. Les deux macros sont affichées dans une palette, sous forme de bouton, en alternance, l'un remplaçant l'autre avec l'aide d'une simple bascule. À l'ouverture d'AD et d'un document, c'est le dernier état du bouton qui est affiché, la bascule étant gérée par KM (avec une variable système). C'est donc à l'utilisateur de faire son choix en cliquant sur le mode qu'il désire. Dans KM, tout est presque paramètrable. Ainsi, les palettes disposent de plusieurs options. Leurs positions est définies par l'utilisateur, à la souris tout en appuyant sur la touche Commande. Pour les deux icônes qui symbolisent ici le mode RVB et le mode CMYK sont de simples copier-coller de deux petites illustration réalisées avec AD, insérées dans l'interface de KM, sur chacune des deux macros. Voilà, j'espère que ce post vous donnera des idées afin de peut-être améliorer encore votre flux de travail… NB : on peut aussi ajouté une fonction (des clicks) à la macro pour modifier en même temps le profil de la Palette “Couleur”. Enfin, le portage de ce set de macros pour AP et pour AP est possible, il faut juste modifier l'appel de la boîte de dialogue car les menus sont différents…
  18. I have a bunch of artboards, all different proportions and sizes. They all have the same background image, but the image is manipulated differently on each artboard. How do I swap the background image for another one and retain all the original image manipulations in all the artboards and without having to copy and paste to each artboard individually? For example: Thanks!
  19. Latest ticket template 9.4x 6.6cm. everything created in Designer apart from Elvis image and creating the page numbering in and printing from publisher. Size is designed to give me an n-up print of 9 to an A4 page on a colour laser.
  20. Blend tool (object blending) has been requested since 2015. It's a crucial part of doing parametric / creative work. Any chance to put in onto priority / pipe? Thanks
  21. 🇬🇧 Here is a series of wallpapers (desktop, iPad and iPhone), in HD, on the theme of the Olympic Games. 🇫🇷 Voici une série de fonds d'écran (desktop, iPad et iPhone), en HD, sur le thème des Sports Olympiques. Paris2024 Desktop Blue A Paris2024 Desktop Blue B Paris2024 Desktop Blue C Paris2024 Desktop Green A Paris2024 Desktop Green B Paris2024 Desktop Green C Paris2024 Desktop Pink A Paris2024 Desktop Pink B Paris2024 Desktop Pink C Paris2024 Desktop Red A Paris2024 Desktop Red B Paris2024 Desktop Red C Paris2024 Desktop Tokay A Paris2024 Desktop Tokay B Paris2024 Desktop Tokay C Paris2024 iPad iPhone Blue Paris2024 iPad iPhone Green Paris2024 iPad iPhone Pink Paris2024 iPad iPhone Red Paris2024 iPad iPhone Tokay
  22. Millenia pass and with Mark as its Emperor the Viltrumite nation grows from strength to strength. With peaceful expansion now on his mind, Mark reaches out to the farthest corners of the universe, discovering new planets and lost civilizations… not all are thriving. On one new planet, darkness has taken over, and its Masters have gone. A whisper calls out to Mark as he wanders the baron land, drawn to a castle in the distance. Wedged in its mighty wooden doors is a rusty old sword. Mark reaches out to grasp the hilt of this leftover relic. A sentence screams into Marks mind… “By the power of Greyskull, I HAVE THE POWER!!” Don't know why but I felt compelled to create this! lol Initial sketch - Artflow Inks - Clip Studio (I did attempt to ink in Designer with vectors, but just wasn't happy the results) Colours and Logo created in Affinity Designer. I also used Affinity Photo do to some liquify and fix elements. It's not perfect, but I'm attempting to create more!!!
  23. I recently started using Affinity Designer 2 on my iPad Pro and was a bit baffled that common keyboard shortcuts are absent. When I place my cursor between two letters and press Option + Right Arrow, it jumps to the end of the line of text rather than increasing the kerning. Cmd + Right and Ctrl + Right do the exact same thing, so I don’t see a compelling reason why Option + Right Arrow wouldn’t be available for use as a kerning shortcut instead. I recognize that the iPad interface is (necessarily) optimized for touch, and I think it’s done quite well for that purpose. However, kerning is buried fairly deep in the menu, and the traditional Option + Arrow shortcuts would be a major convenience for those of us using keyboard and mouse on iOS. It doesn’t look like enabling them would interfere with any other functionality, so please consider doing so! I would add that there are a number of other shortcuts in the same boat which I think could be added without causing issues, such as Cmd + and Cmd - to zoom, or Esc to back out of editing a text object.
  24. Version: 2.3.1 OS: Mac OS Sonoma 14.3.1 Hardware: M3 Max 2023 Macbook Pro 16" Issue: I am a long time user of Affinity Designer. I normally use a 16" 2019 Intel Macbook Pro and have had no issues on both Affinity Designer 1 & 2. I have now recently switched to an M3 Max Macbook, which is significantly faster than my older Intel machine. However, Affinity Designer 2 on the new machine is very frequently laggy (zooming in/out and panning very choppy, obvious lag when clicking between objects) even with very small documents containing a small number of items. Other times it goes back to normal with 0 lag. I am not running any other high-demand applications while using Affinity Designer. I have checked my performance settings but everything is set very high, including the use of OpenGL. Is this behavious normal? Is there something I am missing? Has anyone else encountered this issue? Would appreciate all insight, thanks!
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