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So this has been an issue for awhile now and I was hoping that the issue would be resolved with the latest update but it hasn't been. I've only noticed this when using the Tone Mapping persona in Affinity Photo. When using the Tone Mapping Persona, the flow from the overlay erase tool is terrible at best. When trying to erase portions of an overlay, you end up with a clear circle but when you drag the tool, the rest of the overlay remains there. You either have to vigorously scrub the overlay area or you have to single click your mouse or single tap your pen over and over again to clear the area. See attached images. Laptop Info: Dell XPS13 running Windows 10 Pro with 16GB RAM and a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7-7500 processor.

When using the OVERLAY PAINT TOOL ... or any tool which would allow the creation of any mask in an image - either in DEVELOP or PHOTO persona ... I have noticed that while creating the mask that the density is not entirely always "even" in its coverage without going over it repeatedly. The question I have is this: Does the density of the mask - in other words ... the solid-ness of the color red ... have any actual effect on the process on the underlying image when it is processed? My habit up to now is to paint and repaint until the mask has a solid and even ruby color in the area to which I am applying the mask. This takes considerable time, and it would be nice to discover that this may not be necessary ... IF the density of the mask is irrelevant ... and instead its mere presence is sufficient for the effect. Thanks to anyone that may have an answer. MGBJAY