Path operation 'Divide' should work with open curves

[nPoika]

Hi there,

The divide path operation should allow you to use open curves so that you can split complex geometry easily. (Though a separate tool specific to this would be fine!). The workaround videos suggesting selecting two points and then breaking the geometry is a terrible work around, and would not allow for curved cutting paths). 

If avoidable it also shouldn't explode previously made compound shapes (with nested paths forming holes). 

I appreciate there's a wishlist a mile long but this seems fundamental to a tool that is specifically for the composition of advanced geometries. 

 

Thanks,

Nathan

[ashf]

Yes,  there were the same requests before, including me.

 

[Old Bruce]

One of Designer's biggest failings, the lack of a simple Knife or Scissors function.

[ashf]

Well, VectorStyler does both already which is being sold at StackSocial for $17 now.
You can grab it as a sidecar of Affinity.

[Old Bruce]

31 minutes ago, ashf said:

You can grab it as a sidecar of Affinity.

I would have thought the term is sidekick. But hey, I may start using sidecar.

[ashf]

2 minutes ago, Old Bruce said:

I would have thought the term is sidekick. But hey, I may start using sidecar.

Was a typo lol
Auto complete by the user dictionary from Apple's Sidecar...

[Old Bruce]

I use Spel-Phixer™ by Otto Korrect.

[elguapo]

+1

[TOB]

For all those who don't see the point, here is an excellent tutorial on why this feature should be available:

https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-vintage-ocean-liner-poster--vector-3450  (Step 1 - 10)