RenWaller Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Hello, I was using the pen tool on Affinity Designer on iPad, and I was trying to draw a curve with a sharp point, and I couldn't figure out how. I then found a tutorial showing me how using the one finger gesture (place and hold one finger on the iPad while adjusting the handles so that s sharp point is made.) Excited to find that tip, I went to try it. It didn't work. Every time I drew a curve and pressed my finger while I adjusted the handle, it would just delay a bit and place another point where the tip of the handle was. Am I doing something wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted July 30, 2020 Staff Share Posted July 30, 2020 Hi RenWaller, You have to place you second finger while you are pushing the node's handles to draw the curve the first time. If you release the handles first then you have to switch to Edit Mode in the context toolbar on bottom to adjust the handle again. Check the video below. Notice i never release the node's handle (the blue circles show where i'm still touching) while i place the second finger. Untitled.mp4 Alfred and RenWaller 2 Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenWaller Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 That's very helpful. Thank you @MEB! It worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenWaller Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Okay, I have another question. I tried that concept on an existing curve, and it worked a few times, but not every time - I'm not sure what I'm doing differently. How do you make a sharp curve when you've already drawn it? (I tried it in and out of edit mode, and it only worked those few times.) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM1 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 6 hours ago, RenWaller said: How do you make a sharp curve when you've already drawn it? (I tried it in and out of edit mode, and it only worked those few times.) The easiest method is to select the node tool, tap to select the node then in node tools context menu, tap Sharp icon. IMG_4434.MP4 Quote M1 IPad Air 10.9/256GB lpadOS 17.1.1 Apple Pencil (2nd gen). Affinity Photo 1.10.5 Affinity Design 1.10.5 Affinity Publisher 2, Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 and betas. Official Online iPad Help documents (multi-lingual) here: https://affinity.https://affinity.help/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Allen Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 This is a GREAT thread. Question: How do I continue using the pen tool. Let's say I am drawing a lot of points and accidentally "clicked off"... is there a way to click the path and start drawing again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 4 hours ago, Markus Allen said: Question: How do I continue using the pen tool. Let's say I am drawing a lot of points and accidentally "clicked off"... is there a way to click the path and start drawing again? Simply use the Node Tool to select the end point again, and then carry on drawing with the Pen Tool as before. Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted July 31, 2020 Staff Share Posted July 31, 2020 19 hours ago, RenWaller said: Okay, I have another question. I tried that concept on an existing curve, and it worked a few times, but not every time - I'm not sure what I'm doing differently. How do you make a sharp curve when you've already drawn it? (I tried it in and out of edit mode, and it only worked those few times.) Thank you! Hi RenWaller, 1. If you are working with an existing/finished shape you have to use the Node Tool. To move just one handle independent from the other (as i have shown i n the first video above), tap one of the handles and start moving it a bit then without releasing that finger, place the second finger somewhere else on canvas and drag the handle with the first finger - it will now become an independent handle (you can also adjust the opposite handle anytime now just dragging the handle). 2. If you want to remove one of the handles (Node Tool), with the node selected place a finger somewhere on canvas and tap the handle you want to remove. If you want to remove both handles tap on both handles or alternatively simply tap the Sharp button in the context toolbar on the bottom to get the same result. Check the clip below: node_tool.mp4 RenWaller 1 Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Allen Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 6 hours ago, Alfred said: Simply use the Node Tool to select the end point again, and then carry on drawing with the Pen Tool as before. Thanks for this Alfred. Alfred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenWaller Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Thank you @MEB! Once again, super helpful. And that probably explains why it worked sometimes and not others (I didn't realize I had to press down, and move the handles while keeping my finger pressed). I appreciate all of your help! (And I'm once again super excited about how great these apps are - and the phenomenal customer service as well) 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted July 31, 2020 Staff Share Posted July 31, 2020 You're welcome 😊 I'm glad you're enjoying Affinity apps Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Allen Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I am trying to draw this (see attached)... Can someone show me how to draw this simple curve to line drawing using Designer on the iPad? I have watched all the tutorials, but it does not work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 You can use a shape drawn with the Donut Tool as a base to work from. Set the ‘Start Angle’ to 180° and the ‘End Angle’ to about 250°, convert to curves and then use the Node Tool to adjust the position of the bottom right-hand node and the curvature of the sides. Use the Fill Tool to apply the desired gradient fill. Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM1 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Markus Allen said: Can someone show me how to draw this simple curve to line drawing using Designer on the iPad? Another method... IMG_4471.MP4 Alfred 1 Quote M1 IPad Air 10.9/256GB lpadOS 17.1.1 Apple Pencil (2nd gen). Affinity Photo 1.10.5 Affinity Design 1.10.5 Affinity Publisher 2, Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 and betas. Official Online iPad Help documents (multi-lingual) here: https://affinity.https://affinity.help/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Allen Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, DM1 said: Another method... IMG_4471.MP4 Ah. Edit mode. That is what I needed to know. Thank you so much for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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