Break Curve

[graphicjack]

simple: would some kind person be able to explain how to 'break a curve' in Affinity Design.

In Adobe Illustrator, I am able to dissect and dismember the pieces of paths on any shape — I'm struggling to do this in Designer.

[GarryP]

Welcome to the forums @graphicjack

What you are asking for could be done many ways depending on what you have and what you want to do with the results afterwards.
Can you give us a visual idea of what you have and what you want to do so we can advise on the best technique(s).

“Breaking a curve” could mean something as simple as using the Node Tool to create a new node and then using “Break Curve” on the context toolbar but it could also mean something much more complex.

[graphicjack]

Thank you. Believe it or not, you actually answered my problem!

New to Affinity.

One more question. How do you covert a complete shape (of nodes) into a lasso type marquee in Affinity photo

🙃

[Wosven]

Hi @graphicjack,

On the context tool bar (on top of the tabs), you'll have a button "Selection" to convert your path to selection.

[graphicjack]

Hi Wosven, i can't see anything in Affinity Photo that says "Selection"

[Wosven]

Select the Pen tool and it'll appear.

[graphicjack]

thank you.