Can't find a way to modify Fill tool bitmap size and rotation values manually

[ImreAM]

I have to make a figure for my thesis and i need to use custom patterns. Fill tool Bitmap does exactly what i need but i can't find a way how i can modify pattern values manually.

[NotMyFault]

15 hours ago, ImreAM said:

I have to make a figure for my thesis and i need to use custom patterns. Fill tool Bitmap does exactly what i need but i can't find a way how i can modify pattern values manually.

Maybe the fill layer (not fill tool), mode set to bitmap, is what you need. After choosing the bitmap file, you can use the node handles to adjust size and rotation.

There is a tutorial video explaining the details.

https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/tutorials/photo/desktop/video/392237161/

[R C-R]

If you are using custom patterns, would using Pattern Layers help do what you want? Video tutorial for that at https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/tutorials/photo/desktop/video/500954750/

[JimmyJack]

On 4/29/2022 at 4:33 PM, ImreAM said:

I have to make a figure for my thesis and i need to use custom patterns. Fill tool Bitmap does exactly what i need but i can't find a way how i can modify pattern values manually.

YES, you can do what you want with a small workaround.

1) Convert your container to Curves (if it isn't already). Yes, you will be giving up any parametric shape abilities.
2) with the Node Tool select all nodes and make sure Transform Mode is active in Context Toolbar. Use the Transform panel to enter your exact values.
3) Now switch to the move tool and enter the opposite values.
Voila

Example:
If you want a clockwise 33.7º rotation.
• Node tool w/Transform Mode on > Transform panel > rotation field enter 33.7º (the container will rotate but the image will stay put)
• Move tool > Transform panel > rotation field enter -33.7º (the container and the image will rotate)

(the selection bounding box will now be akimbo but you can still use "Cycle Selection Box" and get a "clean" orientation, at least temporarily, if you need to do anything else to it.)

[ImreAM]

23 hours ago, Hens said:

Do you mean by transform panel,you can't.
You can only adjust the size/rotation by the handles for the bitmap fill on a shape or fill layer.
Don't use it on a pixellayer because you cannot alter it afterwards.

Yeah that is exactly what i mean. Other answers are good but i still think there should be a panel for handle values and then you can consistently and accurately change what the pattern looks like for every separate pattern in different places.

[ImreAM]

Okay if anyone else comes here for a solution then i found a workaround. Create a rectangle with preferred size and then snap the fill tool mid point in the middle of the rectangle and then snap the fill tool handles to the rectangle sides. 😄