bpedit Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 How does one hide file extensions of exported files, such as JPEGs or PNGs, in AD? Quote iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) iOS 18.2.1 iMac 24-inch, M1, 2021 macOS 13.4.1
Staff Callum Posted November 14, 2015 Staff Posted November 14, 2015 Hi bpedit, There is no way to do this within the app it must be done manually after you have exported the file. To find out how to do this please see here. C Quote Please tag me using @ in your reply so I can be sure to respond ASAP.
bpedit Posted November 15, 2015 Author Posted November 15, 2015 I may create ten new png files in an hour when creating chord diagrams. Good fun individually removing the extension from each one. According to Apple, from the link you provided: "Filename extensions are usually hidden in OS X, but if you find them useful, you can show them. If extensions are hidden, OS X still opens files with the proper apps." I wonder why Affinity wants to buck that trend? Quote iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) iOS 18.2.1 iMac 24-inch, M1, 2021 macOS 13.4.1
mac_heibu Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 ??? "Hide File Extensions" is an option you can choose in system preferences of OS X. No need to tick it off for every file. Quote
bpedit Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 Where in System Preferences (El Capitan) are you finding this? Perhaps you are refering to "Show all filename extensions" which is found in the Advanced panel of the Finder Preferences? I have this turned off but still Designer has its way with attaching the visible extension name. Even if this did supress the visible extension, I would much rather control this option from particular apps so I'm not forced into an all-or-nothing. Quote iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) iOS 18.2.1 iMac 24-inch, M1, 2021 macOS 13.4.1
Staff Andrew Tang Posted November 18, 2015 Staff Posted November 18, 2015 Is Preferences -> General -> Automatically Hide Extension not turned on? Quote
bpedit Posted November 18, 2015 Author Posted November 18, 2015 Andrew, Yes it is turned ON. It seems this option affects the Affinity file extension but not those of exported images, at least PNGs. Quote iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) iOS 18.2.1 iMac 24-inch, M1, 2021 macOS 13.4.1
Staff Andrew Tang Posted November 18, 2015 Staff Posted November 18, 2015 Are you using Designer or Photo? How are you exporting the images ie File -> Export or using the export persona? I will need to look into it to see why we don't honour that setting. As a rule, it should always use that setting unless you are overwriting a file. In that case, it should always use the existing files setting. You can manually set the hidden extension flag for now by right clicking the file, choose 'Get Info', then check the 'Hide Extension' checkbox. Quote
bpedit Posted November 18, 2015 Author Posted November 18, 2015 I'm working with Designer in Draw Persona. Saving is via File > Export. I just tried a couple tests, I get the extension with a JPEG as well. I also get the extension when outputting from Expert Persona but I have very little experience in this mode; I selected a Preset and clicked Export Selected. OS 10.11.1, mid 2015 iMac Quote iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) iOS 18.2.1 iMac 24-inch, M1, 2021 macOS 13.4.1
nwhit Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 Just purchased AP. Question: Is there no way in the Save, Save As and Export dialogues to select to show or hide the filetype extension? We routinely Save/Export a variety of file types with the exact same filename, so absolutely need the file extension showing on about 98% of our workload so that we can upload/use the right file for the intended purpose. With what I'm seeing, it appears that AP ALWAYS eliminates the file type extension with no option to show it. Already aware of changing 100% of the contents of the computer, but that's not a realistic option, nor is the option to individually turn on Show Extension for each of the dozens of files created each day. Just curious if, as a new user, I am overlooking something very simple to do what we need for our workflow. Quote -------------------- New: 2023 Mac Studio M2 MAX 12-Core CPU/38-Core GPU 64GB Memory • 5k Studio Display • Sonoma Prev: 2020 iMac 27 i7 (5k Rez), 72GB, AMD Radeon Pro 5700XT 16GB • Sonoma MacBook Pro, 13", M1 2020 • 16 GB • macOS Sonoma iPad Air 2022
Staff MEB Posted June 1, 2016 Staff Posted June 1, 2016 Hi nwhit, Go to Affinity Designer/Photo Preferences, General section and uncheck Automatically Hide Extension. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software
nwhit Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks. Thought it might be somewhere. Just couldn't find it! Quote -------------------- New: 2023 Mac Studio M2 MAX 12-Core CPU/38-Core GPU 64GB Memory • 5k Studio Display • Sonoma Prev: 2020 iMac 27 i7 (5k Rez), 72GB, AMD Radeon Pro 5700XT 16GB • Sonoma MacBook Pro, 13", M1 2020 • 16 GB • macOS Sonoma iPad Air 2022
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