Macro to move object in exact position

[ugly mask]

I tried to make a macro to put 10 photos (3x4cm) to a 4R template in the position shown below.

the problem is that I've recorded the macros, and put the photos at the proper coordinates. but when the macro is executed, the result is messed up. not like the photo above 

it turns out that what is recorded in the macro is not the final position (coordinates) of the photo, but an offset from its original position. even though the initial position when dragging a photo from explorer to affinity is always different.

Likewise with resizing photos, what is recorded is the percentage change in size, not the final size result.
but in my case the most important thing is the position / coordinates of the photo.

I tried to record macros using the snap assist with the guide lines, the result was still messy, even though on PS it worked fine

Any suggestion?

Edited April 2, 2021 by ugly mask

[carl123]

Can you supply a sample finalised 4R document with the 10 (3x4cm) images in it, all placed at the exact position you want them in the document?

 

[ugly mask]

I clarify my steps

This is the result when I dragged those 10 photos from explorer to affinity. the coordinates / positions are always random, and I can't make the photos always have the same coordinates when dragging from explorer.

 

As I remember using PS, its position was always in the middle when I dragged files from explorer.

then I recorded the macros to the position as shown below. this is the final position I want

these are the coordinates of the position I want, with the reference point in the upper left corner of the photo

                           

when I redo to the position like the first image, and run the macro. the results are as I expected

but when I drag a new photos again, it will get a different position like the image 1 (drag.png). I find it difficult to place the photos in the same position as image 1. the results are as below

and the result when I run the macro is like this

Edited April 2, 2021 by ugly mask

[carl123]

Try the attached macro on the supplied test document

The test document supplied has the images randomly added (as regards their position)

Images (3x4cm) can be anywhere on the page, or even the canvas

The layer stacking order determines into which position each picture goes

The macro installs via the layer panel

 

Template 3x4 10x.afmacros 4R-test-document.afphoto

[ugly mask]

Thank you for your help,

it works well on the test document you provide. although there is one layer that was missed (layer 2).

can you tell me what you did to the macro so i can build it myself?

There will be some photo combination templates that I have to make.

there is no way I always ask for help in forums for almost the same thing

 

 

Edited April 2, 2021 by ugly mask

[carl123]

10 hours ago, ugly mask said:

it turns out that what is recorded in the macro is not the final position (coordinates) of the photo, but an offset from its original position. even though the initial position when dragging a photo from explorer to affinity is always different.

In order to ensure the offset is always what is required

First move image 1 to 0,0 (i.e. top left of document)

Using

Arrange > Align  left
Arrange > Align Top

Then position the image

Do the same for image 2 which will have a different position

Likewise, for the remaining 8 images

Since the first thing we do is move an image to a known reference position (0,0) it does not matter where they are initially placed in the document. All positioning information will always be from the known reference position of (0,0)

 

[ugly mask]

ah... I see

I don't think about using align before. previously I tried to get to coordinates 0,0 using transform.

thank you, this helps me a lot

Edited April 2, 2021 by ugly mask

[sbe]

14 hours ago, ugly mask said:

 

 

Where can I find that more detailed Transform-Panel?

[R C-R]

10 minutes ago, sbe said:

Where can I find that more detailed Transform-Panel?

In the Macro panel, click on the gear icon next to the step.

[ugly mask]

 

4 hours ago, sbe said:

Where can I find that more detailed Transform-Panel?

Yes... as R.C.R said, you can click the gear icon next to transform in mcaro panel

10 hours ago, ugly mask said: