Change pixel default to inches?

[KenzDen]

Is there a way to change the default measurements in A.Photo to inches from pixels? Inches Decimal would be even better!

Thanks,

Ken

[Pšenda]

Set Document dimensions to inches. 

[walt.farrell]

The answer depends on whether you're asking about a new document that you're creating, @KenzDen, or whether you're opening an existing file. If it's an existing TIFF, PNG, or JPG file then the units will start as pixels and there is no preference to change that.

There are two simple ways to change it to inches, though:

1. As Photo defaults to the View Tool when opening a file, the Context Toolbar will have a Units box where you can click to change to inches.
2. Or, if you have the Rulers displayed, you can right-click on the "px" unit at the intersection of the rulers and choose inches. (This method works with many, but not all, of the Tools.)

 

[Pšenda]

2 hours ago, walt.farrell said:

If it's an existing TIFF, PNG, or JPG file then the units will start as pixels and there is no preference to change that.

[walt.farrell]

Yes, but that's harder than the two methods I showed, and isn't a Preference

[KenzDen]

Thank you, @Pšenda and @walt.farrell.

While what you have suggested works for individual documents, I was hoping to change Photo's defaults so that EVERY document is automatically measured in inches or inches decimal. In Photoshop, which I hope to replace with Photo, I can do this in the preferences if there is no document open. Just set the Rulers to "inches" and all documents opened automatically default to inches.

In Affinity Photo, there is no "rulers" preference, and you can't invoke the rulers without an open document—hence no universal setting. That is what I am hoping someone can help me with.

 

Thanks again,

Ken

[Pšenda]

First, you can create your own document presets, and second, the New document form should remember the last settings.

https://affinity.help/photo/en-US.lproj/pages/GetStarted/NewDocument.html

[KenzDen]

2 minutes ago, Pšenda said:

First, you can create your own document presets, and second, the new document should remember the last settings.

Thanks, I'll try that!

[KenzDen]

Can't seem to give the presets a name, and only one of two that I created show up in the "New" dialog box.

No worries, I guess I'll have to just play with it some more. Thanks, all!

[walt.farrell]

23 minutes ago, KenzDen said:

Can't seem to give the presets a name, and only one of two that I created show up in the "New" dialog box.

1. File > New
2. Adjust the dialog settings as you wish.
3. Click on the + icon near the top of the Layout panel to create your preset, using the settings from 2.
   
    
4. In the My Presets listing, right-click on the preset you want to rename, and select Rename Preset.

[KenzDen]

1 hour ago, walt.farrell said:

1. File > New
2. Adjust the dialog settings as you wish.
3. Click on the + icon near the top of the Layout panel to create your preset, using the settings from 2.
   
    
4. In the My Presets listing, right-click on the preset you want to rename, and select Rename Preset.

So cool! Thanks, @walt.farrell
Works like a charm!

[Pšenda]

7 hours ago, KenzDen said:

Can't seem to give the presets a name, and only one of two that I created show up in the "New" dialog box.

Did you read the referenced Help item? It is described there in the "Document Presets" section.

[walt.farrell]

You're welcome.

[KenzDen]

18 hours ago, Pšenda said:

Did you read the referenced Help item? It is described there in the "Document Presets" section.

Thanks, @Pšenda, but it wasn't necessary after @walt.farrell provided the answer in his last post here. 

Much success to you both!