anemos Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 How can I separate the 3 trees on the right from the rest of the design? I downloaded this Camping design from Creative Fabrica But I would like to use only those 3 trees for my own designAdventure Is Camping.afdesignAdventure Is Camping.afdesignAdventure Is Camping.afdesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 In the Layers panel, select the appropriate "Curves" layer (the first one at the top) that contains all the curves that make up all the trees. Use the menu Layers / Geometry / Separate Curves to divide this group of curves into individual curves, which you can then delete, or select and group. Trees.afdesign Quote Affinity Store (MSI/EXE): Affinity Suite (ADe, APh, APu) 2.4.0.2301 Dell OptiPlex 7060, i5-8500 3.00 GHz, 16 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630, Dell P2417H 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Dell Latitude E5570, i5-6440HQ 2.60 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics 530, 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Intel NUC5PGYH, Pentium N3700 2.40 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics, EIZO EV2456 1920 x 1200, Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1, Build 19043.2130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPest Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I´d chop the trees with a beautiful pink axe: anemos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 1 hour ago, PixelPest said: I´d chop the trees with a beautiful pink axe: Good tip 🙂 2 hours ago, anemos said: But I would like to use only those 3 trees for my own design Quote Affinity Store (MSI/EXE): Affinity Suite (ADe, APh, APu) 2.4.0.2301 Dell OptiPlex 7060, i5-8500 3.00 GHz, 16 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630, Dell P2417H 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Dell Latitude E5570, i5-6440HQ 2.60 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics 530, 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Intel NUC5PGYH, Pentium N3700 2.40 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics, EIZO EV2456 1920 x 1200, Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1, Build 19043.2130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anemos Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 PixelPest Thank you vert much I didn't know about the Fill Mode "Alternate (Even-Odd)" Pšenda Thank you ver much your advice didn't work fo me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, anemos said: your advice didn't work fo me The attached file does not work? Quote Affinity Store (MSI/EXE): Affinity Suite (ADe, APh, APu) 2.4.0.2301 Dell OptiPlex 7060, i5-8500 3.00 GHz, 16 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630, Dell P2417H 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Dell Latitude E5570, i5-6440HQ 2.60 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics 530, 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Intel NUC5PGYH, Pentium N3700 2.40 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics, EIZO EV2456 1920 x 1200, Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1, Build 19043.2130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 You Could just delete the nodes not required by: Short Way 1. Selecting the trees 2. Zoom to area 3. Switch to node tool (Hold down ALT) and draw around nodes you do not need then DELLonger Way 1. Add a vector 'cutter' in front of shape in where you want to cut the shape 2. Select Both; then SUBTRACT 3. With selected DIVIDE 4. Select Black area (on right) move to back 5. Apply selection to area (Select both remaining black areas + Previous white) 6. Apply SubtractNon DestructiveA 1. Draw shape above left section (preserve vector) 2. In Layers panel Select Curve (Upper shape) 3. Right Click to get the menu and Select 'Mask to Below' Then adjust shape for effect B 1. Create a new shape above 2. Drag original shape inside 'cutter' on layers panel (Paste inside) Edit shape for effect Quote Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anemos Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 40 minutes ago, Pšenda said: The attached file does not work? I don't like the black background between the trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPest Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 @StuartRc - not so short as it sounds because one tree is attached to the tent and you have to deal with the trunks&holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, PixelPest said: @StuartRc - not so short as it sounds because one tree is attached to the tent and you have to deal with the trunks&holes. It is..but just depends where you select the nodes or place the cutter v_kyr 1 Quote Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPest Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, StuartRc said: It is..but just depends where you select the nodes or place the cutter Cutter? Have you tried your method on the file provided? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, PixelPest said: Cutter? Have you tried your method on the file provided? Yes Quote Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Options This is a small number of options you can try For a recap on using Booleans Video For information using Booleans Text Explanation 'Cutter' = a vector used as a knife (as no Knife tool) any shape used to cut up an underlying shape It can be any vector1. Divide and edit (time consuming but will be accurate)As sequence In Drawing Several stages in process. but most accurate2. Nodes and selection then deleteSelect Vector object (Trees and tent Combined) Switch to Node Tool [A] Hold Down [ALT] with Node Selected. Draw around the nodes you wish to delete Press Delete Delete or reshape any redundant nodes with Node Tool [A]3. Shape and Subtract (Probably the easiest!)Draw a shape over the area you wish to remove (blue in drawing but temporarily set to transparent so you can see what is beneath!). Select Both objects Select Subtract from Boolean operations in the Context Menu Bar4. Cut and Booleans (Gives you more options and control but slow)As sequence In Drawing Several stages in process. but most accurate5. Masks for Non-Destructive EditingUse masking in the Layers Panel. There are several ways to do this. Maybe the simplest is to again draw a curve (vector object) above the area you wish to keep or maintain (As mask | Paste Inside) Non Destructive OptionsA 1. Draw shape above left section (You can set it to transparent [keys 1-0] or choose opacity on layers panel} 2. In Layers Panel Select Curve (Upper shape) or just select the shape on Artboard 3. Right Click on Curve (Mask) to activate menu and then select 'Mask to Below' Then adjust shape for effect (i.e fix any issues) B 1. Draw shape above left section (You can set it to transparent [keys 1-0] or choose opacity on layers panel} 2. In Layers Panel; Drag original shape inside vector shape above in Layers Panel (Paste inside). You can also do this by selecting original shape (tent and trees!); 3. CUT then Select Mask Shape (blue in drawing) 4. Select Paste inside (CONTROL +ALT +V) or drag the tent and trees inside the shape using the Layers Panel 3. Again Edit shape for effect (Node Tool [A]) 2989 1 Quote Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anemos Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 StuartRc Thank you very much for the explanation the Cut and Booleans Option worked best for me the other options I tried I but couldn't quite understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPest Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 By "Cutter" you mean stroke->Layer->Expand Stroke - Boolean Subtract->Divide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Updated the notes to explain the file I have provided the working AD File to experiment with: Cutters and mask.zip Quote Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v_kyr Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Another way is just via re-tracing (by a third party tool) the wanted portions ... ade-tannen.afdesign anemos and StuartRc 1 1 Quote ☛ Affinity Designer 1.10.8 ◆ Affinity Photo 1.10.8 ◆ Affinity Publisher 1.10.8 ◆ OSX El Capitan ☛ Affinity V2.3 apps ◆ MacOS Sonoma 14.2 ◆ iPad OS 17.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 hours ago, PixelPest said: By "Cutter" you mean stroke->Layer->Expand Stroke - Boolean Subtract->Divide? Yes and No! You can use an expanded shape if you wish but it is just as simple to draw a shape with the Pen tool. By 'Cutter' I meant use a vector shape as a knife to cut out another vector shape, using Booleans like subtract of divide. (depending on what you want to achieve!) Then use divide to split the graphic Quote Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPest Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 That´s what I did in first place. Wasn´t confident what really needs to be deleted though and not sure I missed a hidden "knife" tool. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, PixelPest said: That´s what I did in first place. Wasn´t confident what really needs to be deleted though and not sure I missed a hidden "knife" tool. lol It would be useful.. but it is easy to get around. For editing complex shapes I use this method a lot. Editing is pretty simple and you can always get some help from the 'Add new curve to selected curve object' on the context bar of the pen tool Quote Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 37 minutes ago, v_kyr said: Another way is just via re-tracing (by a third party tool) the wanted portions ... ade-tannen.afdesign Could have just used your xmas trees! v_kyr 1 Quote Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anemos Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, StuartRc said: Could have just used your xmas trees! I know I could have used just a tree from some website. but I posted my original question because i wanted to learn how to separate any vector graphic in future. I always like to learn something new StuartRc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPest Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 32 minutes ago, StuartRc said: It would be useful.. but it is easy to get around. If you think so: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v_kyr Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 On 5/19/2022 at 12:41 PM, StuartRc said: Could have just used your xmas trees! Now that you mention it, probably yes. - To be honest, I had completely forgotten about these myself. 😉 anemos and StuartRc 1 1 Quote ☛ Affinity Designer 1.10.8 ◆ Affinity Photo 1.10.8 ◆ Affinity Publisher 1.10.8 ◆ OSX El Capitan ☛ Affinity V2.3 apps ◆ MacOS Sonoma 14.2 ◆ iPad OS 17.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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