Creation of multiple vector objects that are not connected on a single layer

[Affinity Rat]

To trace a photo using pen tool requires making multiple separate curves, is it possible to start a new curve after having already made one, without changing layers?

After creating a curve the last node or node where the cursor is focused is blue, clicking again, will connect the next node to to the previous and becomes a new node with focus.

With many objects or curves to create it would be nice to have a gesture to deselect the node with focus so another curve can be made without a connection between the two. This would produce multiple curves on that layer, and would greatly speed up the creation of mult-curve layers.

I suppose this might be equivalent to forcing the geometry Add command but prior to creation of next curve. 
 

 

[Affinity Rat]

Actually not important to have multiple curves on one layer, can produce multiple curves, the point being a easily create multiple curves one after another without selecting new layer.

 

[NotMyFault]

You need to finish one curve. The methods I found are

• selecting a different layer, by keeping the layer stack open / visible. I often create a dummy layers (Designer) or pixel (Photo) layer directly above the current position in the layer stack to be used as „click target“
• or deselect all. This is my preferred method if a keyboard is available.

I fully support your request!

[walt.farrell]

You can tap the Deselect icon near the bottom of the Tools box:

Edit: At least in Designer; I failed to notice you're talking about Photo.

 

[Affinity Rat]

Thanx but I dont have that option of a close button.

what I did find works, well sort of, after closing shape with the blue node highlighted, click Edit on the context menu for the pen tool, then click anywhere on the desktop, then click the Edit button again to deselect Edit and proceed to create next new curve.

[Affinity Rat]

Three fast clicks and can make next curve.