Is AP's "Live Filter Layer" the same as Photoshop's "Smart Filter"?

[Rich]

Thinking about switching from Photoshop to Affinity Photo. Have lots of comparison questions.

I use Smart Objects and Smart Filters a lot in my compositing work on Photoshop. Is AP's "Live Filter Layer" the same thing? Thanks.

[John Rostron]

Affinity's Live Filter Layers offer similar functionality as Smart Filters. You can revisit the filter at any time and adjust the parameters.

Smart Objects are more complex. The specification covers a number of functionalities. You may or may not find an equivalent functionality in Affinity. What is up that you want to do?

John

[Rich]

Thanks John. I use Smart Objects in PS mostly for sharpening filters and the Transform tool.

I use Transform to change the size of objects composited into the image without degrading the resolution of the original object. As a Smart Object, I can shrink the size of an imported object, but still have the option to come back and increase the size again at its original resolution -- no loss of pixels. Can I do that in Affinity Photo?

Rich