Why is the current Windows version number 1.8.3.641 and not 1.8.3? Broken compatibility with other platforms (Mac, iPad)

[parapixel]

Hello,

my current version of Affinity Designer on Windows is 1.8.3.641. On Mac and iPad the current version is 1.8.3. Why is the Windows version different from the other platforms? Is it a beta version? I downloaded the version from my store page.

I created a file in the current Windows version of Affinity Designer 1.8.3.641 and I am not able to open the file in the Mac or iPad version (1.8.3) of Affinity Designer. I get an error message that the file contains features of a newer Affinity version.

Thanks in advance for your help
parapixel

Edited June 10, 2020 by parapixel

[Sean P]

Hi Parapixel,

They're the same version - it's just a difference in naming convention used by the Windows team. 

As regards to your file does it still open on the Windows version ok? If so would you be able to share your file, along with any information on its creation, as it should be compatible with all applications.

[parapixel]

Hi Sean,

the file still opens in the Windows version and I solved my problem by copying the contents into a new document. In the attachment you can find the file that still triggers the error message.

Phasenplan.afdesign

[Sean P]

Thanks for the file parapixel - it has been very useful.

The actual issue is that the 'Enhanced Windows Metafile' format is the currently saved default in the Export Persona. This happens after selecting WMF in the File > Export dialog. As WMF is a Windows only format it isn't available on the Mac, so it is failing to read the preset and giving you the warning you're seeing.

I've passed it on to development to be investigated.

[parapixel]

Thank you Sean! That's very helpful and prevents me from getting the error again.