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I’m not new to creating vector imagery but after so many years of utter frustration with Illustrator I left Bézier curves behind for good. It was just too painful. Now with this lovely software I am having to revise the weird and wonderful ways that different vector shapes can be used to create other shapes using the intersection tools in the menu. The problem is that I feel quite fed up with it because there often isn’t any rhyme or reason why something transform another object. The results don’t feel that intuitive, but Designer is good enough for me to come back nd learn this thing properly. Can anyone point me to me to an online resource that explains what each of the Bezier Node and Intersection tools do? One silly example is this: i draw a rectangle and want to break it into smaller sections so I place another rectangle over the top, select both and press subtract or divide and the result is something really weird that I don’t understand. I remember years ago doing the same thing and then breaking the shape up into parts and deleting what I didn’t need - rather like a cookie cutter effect. This seems different. Any help much appreciated.

Hi, We are pleased to announce the App Store release of Affinity Designer for iPad, version 1.6.1 The small change-list is as follows and is essentially made to avoid the graphical corruptions some users were getting: 'Ungroup All' didn't function the same as the desktop. Correct file type when dragging documents to Files/Affinity Photo. Default 'Background' export slice is correctly named on document creation. Edit menu completely visible when using left handed mode Added option to disable 'Cache screen updates' for any users who still experience graphical corruption during use a few minor memory leaks and fixes. To avoid a potentially lengthy beta process that is all that is included in this release. The update takes a while for Apple to roll out worldwide and should be visible to all in the iPad store within 24 hours. To check which version you are running, the version number is visible in the bottom right corner of the Preferences dialog.

Hello lovely ones! I am curious if I have missed a button and/or an entry in the manual which points me to some grid settings? I wanted to set up an isometric grid. But I couldn't find anything. [insert sad face here]

Hello. How can I scale/transform an image layer in Affinity Photo (iPad)? I'm trying to get to grips with the Affinity suite on the iPad (Photo and Designer) and cannot seem to find anything related to a relatively basic feature such as transforming an image layer on iPad. Found something for the desktop version but it does not seem to apply to the iPad interface.

Hi, We are pleased to announce the App Store release of Affinity Photo for iPad, version 1.6.8 The small change-list is as follows and is essentially made to allow users of iOS 12 to be able to use the application again: iOS 12 speed issues HDR merge produces corrupted result on iOS 12 a few minor memory leaks and fixes. To avoid a potentially lengthy beta process that is all that is included in this release. The release notes for the previous Affinity Photo for iPad (build 1.6.7) is here

Hi, My MacBook Pro is pretty much dead, which happened very shortly after I got Affinity Designer causing me to search for a new laptop to use affinity on! I then realized some of the computer reviews say most laptops can't display all of the Adobe rgb colors and Adobe rgb contains the cmyk colors; the laptop I had considered first could only display 60% of the Adobe rgb colors. I had previously just started designing for teespring and redbubble products such as pillows, phone cases, bags, shirts, leggings, etc... One company had me use cmyk colors and the other said they can do rgb/srgb etc.... I also looked into an external monitor that could display full Adobe rgb colors, but figured if it's plugged into a laptop that doesn't display all the colors needed, then it probably would effect the external monitor displaying full colors and the same would happen to a drawing tablet seeing it transmits the screen over/mirrors the laptop display? I went to Best Buy and someone there agreed (about the external monitor and the drawing tablet monitor not displaying full color if the laptop doesn't) who did graphic design and said I should get a iMac 5k screen desktop which is powerful and has the best screen (seeing I'm also into photography and music) as well as an iPad maybe for drawing later. I told that person it seems that iPads and Macs have p3 color which is not the same as Adobe rgb and cmyk, especially in blues, greens, and reds. But they said the Mac would be ok........ I don't want to have to spend a ton of money, but I also don't want to think I'm designing with a certain green and have it print a totally different green even with gamut check on because my screen can't display all the colors it should for designing. What computers or iPads do you use for designing to get accurate colors or recommend any drawing tablets? I really want to be able to draw and have accurate colors! Thank you in advance for all your help!!! I'm so excited affinity Designer just came out on the iPad! Also, I would love a 12.9" iPad pro but don't know how to get a new one cheap or when the next ones will be realeased? I figure this generation would be best because it has the better color and processor for designing. Is the 10.5 really small after a while for designing? A lot of people say they like drawing on it better than drawing monitors for many reasons. Which do you prefer? Also, if I got an iPad, would that transfer or count as one of my operating system devices licenses seeing you can have affinity on multiple devices you own with the same os? Or would I have to purchase affinity again?

I was wondering if the "reverse text path" feature that is on the desktop version of Affinity Designer will be on the iPad version. I use that feature a ton on the desktop and find it super useful. If it is on the iPad version already please ignore this Thanks for an amazing app!

Hello all, I've been behavior I just can't explain. I've seen this on the iPad version and now on the desktop version. Example: I have two images I brought in as a stack, I did auto-align (tried with and without the live align).... I see the stack, I open it up and can see the individual layers, one on top of the other. The blend modes are all set to Normal. For some reason, the lower layers are bleeding through and showing through the topmost layer, even with no masking, etc.....and I'm at a loss to see why? I'm used to PS, where if you stack 2 layers, with nomal blend modes, the top one completely obscures the lower one, unless you mask it off, or have other blend modes enabled. I'm guessing something is set different in AP, I just don't know how to get the behavior I'm expecting. Right now, with both images there...I have them both turned on, again, expecting the top image to completely obscure the bottom one...but it looks strange, and if I turn off the lower layer...the top one becomes to look as it should be without the bottom one bleeding into it. The images I've tried on desktop are .tiff images....the ones on the Ipad that did the same strange thing, were from an iphone emailed to me. Can someone help me out here? I'm just wanting to stack 2 images, and not have the bottom one(s) show through unless I mask out the top later.... Thanks in advance, CC

is it possible to fold / unfold all sublayers of a layer? It often happens to me that I get the wrong path/curve. Is it possible to grab only sublayers of the current layer? Sorry for my bad english and thank you in advance. Greetings

Hi guys. Just want to check if one purchase of affinity designer lets me use it on Mac desktop and iPad Pro. Or do I have to purchase a Mac desktop version and an iPad Pro version. Thanks

Hi everyone, here is my latest illustration made in Affinity Designer for iPad. Connect with me on Dribbble if you are Dribbbler: https://dribbble.com/shots/4859882-YOLO Thanks for your time!!

I’m not really sure what it’s for, but trying to learn AD on iPad Pro.. it’s super fun! Scrolls are drawn in Procreate, but I’ll try to do them again in AD. I think that can be a good learning curve.. Any feedback is welcome :-)

I have just purchased affinity designer and have a question (well I’ve got ruddy loads actually but hey ho) how do I get Affinity Designer for windows on family sharing? And second cheeky Question, is there a PDF manual for download anywhere. . thanks folks Dave

Hi there, I am following the official tutorials and they say gradients are also automatically filled in recent color menu too, not only the solid ones. But in my palette there are only solid colors are automatically filled, like screenshot i’ve attached. Am I doing something wrong?

When i format file. I can choose only format type EPS . No other choice suppose Eps 8 or Eps 10 ?

I have a question if I may? On the IPad version of Designer, the Advanced Typography (Text Studio) options under the ‘OpenType’ menu don’t look or perform anything like your tutorial. In fact, the only options I have available are ‘Figure Positions’ and ‘Capitals’ which aren’t that exciting. Am I doing something wrong? Many thanks.

I understand that this has been an issue for the desktop app. Unfortunately the work-arounds suggested by the more seasoned users doesn't seem to work for the iPad version. Any brushes that are not Solid Pen will result in a visible gap despite the shape being closed/joined. The original gap will go away once you break the curve elsewhere (creating another gap). I'm under the impression that this is not actually a bug, but rather an aesthetic thing where textures appearing to be hand-drawn aren't supposed to look perfect. It'd be awesome to have the option to close the gap though. Any feedback is welcome!

I’m sorry for appearing to be such a numpty, but I simply cannot work out how to delete a selection in Affinity Photo for iPad. I’m very familiar with Photoshop and in that app you would simply hit Delete. This is driving me mad because it should be so obvious.

Hi. I just got the offer to the mail where he says that there is a discount and the application for ipad costs $13.99, which at the change in euros are 11.98 €. However, when you go to buy the program, you mark me 14.99€? Could you confirm if it is a mistake or misleading advertising? I want to buy it but with the price of the offer sent to me. (sorry for my english) Thank you very much.

Hi there, my new iPad is on its way to my home. It will arrive in a few days, but I would love to buy the iPad version of Affinity Designer right now. Does anybody know, how I can buy an iPad App without an iPad? I tried to send it as a gift, but that doesn't work. And, which 3rd party pencil do you recommend for the iPad? I was about to order the Apple Pencil, but I really don't know if it's worth the money. Are there any pencils you can recommend for drawing and sketiching on the iPad 2018? Thanks in advance and cheers, Ken

The sale is on for the new Designer Ipad software, but I don't own an Ipad yet! Can I download it to my Imac then transfer it to the Ipad once I buy one?

Hi, If I enable ,,Touch for gestures only" under Preferences/Tools, I can still move, place shapes/fills/etc, it only disables the pen tool and the pencil. Is this intentional? If so, please make it consistent with Affinity Photo - this option works there as expected. Thanks! Balázs

Hi I just bought Affinity Designer for iPad and would love to watch the corresponding tutorials on the Affinity TV app on my Apple TV, while having the iPad at hand. Could you please add the available tutorials for the iPad Versions of Photo and Designer to ATV. Thanks Gotcha

Please forgive me if I'm missing something in the videos, etc but I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. I'm new to Affinity Photo (on my 12" iPad Pro), and am looking to accomplish something I'm used to doing in Photoshop. Specifically, in my workflow it's common for me to stack two images, create a layer mask on the top one, then use a brush to add the lower image but not 100%. The brush in Photoshop would typically be set at 30% with a soft edge so that the additions are not all one layer of the other, but really a blend of the two. Using a brush to accomplish this is nice because it lets me build up some areas while leaving others untouched. I've tried the same technique in Affinity, but masking seems to be an all or nothing thing here. Either an element is masked or it's not. An example of the style I’m looking for would be Procreate’s layer mask functionality. There I can use a brush set at 30% opacity and brush in what I want. However, I’d rather do it all in Affinity. For the record, if you are familiar with Trey Ratcliff's HDR tutorials, this is the technique he walks people through. I'm trying to replicate it in Affinity. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide!

Draw. Inspiration. Anywhere. Affinity Designer for iPad today brings professional vector graphic design to the iPad for the first time. Developed with input from a team of leading professional graphic designers and based on Apple Design Award-winning technology, Affinity Designer is the most ambitious creative app developed for iPad. Watch the launch video here https://vimeo.com/affinitybyserif/DesigneriPad Watch the Affinity Live Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5cC6t_WoHI For a limited period, Affinity Designer for iPad is on sale in the App Store for only £13.99 / $13.99 / 14,99€ with no subscription - a discount of 30% on the full price (subject to local currency variations). Offer ends 25 July, 2018 - don’t miss out! See more here: https://affinity.serif.com/designer/ipad/ Video tutorials are available here: https://affinity.serif.com/tutorials/designer/ipad/