DanBrizol Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Thousands of your users have been asking for DXF Export in Designer for years ..v2 has been released with import only! ..why is this!??? EXPORT functionality is by far the most useful and necessary workflow for 2D & 3D professionals ..I'm dying over here ..or is this some kind of trick? Kelly Bellis, rbenj, Skippy and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbenj Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Still can't believe they gave us an import but not and export. Like wtf.. Anton Ditrikhs, Pep75, NKD-MZ and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intuos5 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 I don't support the tone voiced by the OP, but I do like to have DXF export too. Kelly Bellis, PaoloT, JuN and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jussi Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 +1 DanBrizol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaoloT Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Intuos5 said: I don't support the tone voiced by the OP, but I do like to have DXF export too. The same here. People so outraged by the lack of features should start developing them themselves. Paolo chessboard, ronnyb, Ecifircas and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBrizol Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Errr.. appreciate your comments but my tone is purposefully playful ..I am a customer after all and I've purchased the full set of AF apps twice. AF is a fantastic alternative to Adobe's absurd price. This is absolutely not in dispute and we love AF for that reason. However, so many users have been asking for this incredibly simple function for so long - we thought from the marketing this was a stated feature in v2. It's like the coders/management either misunderstood or overlooked we were specifically asking for 'export'. To truly be the Adobe killer, we all want, these very basic functions must be included. Please AF 🙏 NKD-MZ, CurranJSmith and WORTHYimage 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intuos5 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 It's not like you hire a bunch of people to code and they get all features in by the next release. It takes work and thus time. Paul Mudditt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, DanBrizol said: I am a customer after all and I've purchased the full set of AF apps twice. Why are you buying something that doesn't suit you at all? - and even twice!!! Paul Mudditt 1 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...
rbenj Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pšenda said: Why are you buying something that doesn't suit you at all? - and even twice!!! Have you read the threat at all or just here to troll/ stir things up. Lmao. This post. YES MOM 4 minutes ago, Pšenda said: CurranJSmith and DanBrizol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Yes, I have read about the alleged "thousands" of users requesting DXF export. And although this is clearly nonsense, I wonder why the OP even buys apps that don't suit him - and then flaunts them here. Paul Mudditt 1 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...
rbenj Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pšenda said: Yes, I have read about the alleged "thousands" of users requesting DXF export. And although this is clearly nonsense, I wonder why the OP even buys apps that don't suit him - and then flaunts them here. Clearly you don't get it. You pay the price after they advertise with dxf support. You make your doodle. Want to export it, and find out you need paid subsc for adobe illustrator. For a feature is requesting since the start, that got advertised for V2. And you go about blaming the guy. Just nasty bro. Calvert, DanBrizol, LOB and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 18 minutes ago, rbenj said: You pay the price after they advertise with dxf support. Really??? Do you mean this? For version 1, even DXF/DWG import was not declared, let alone its export. So where did you get this information? Paul Mudditt 1 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...
rbenj Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pšenda said: Really??? Do you mean this? For version 1, even DXF/DWG import was not declared, let alone its export. So where did you get this information? 🙃🥳 LOB, CurranJSmith and Calvert 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 But there is nothing written about "export". However, you should submit a request to Serif to clarify this, as it may be unnecessarily confusing for users. However, if the OP is not satisfied with the application, he can return it within 14 days - after all, that's why I wrote my initial post, to make him aware of this possibility. CurranJSmith and Paul Mudditt 1 1 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...
rbenj Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Pšenda said: But there is nothing written about "export". However, you should submit a request to Serif to clarify this, as it may be unnecessarily confusing for users. However, if the OP is not satisfied with the application, he can return it within 14 days - after all, that's why I wrote my initial post, to make him aware of this possibility. Sure you have. DanBrizol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasp Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 As a 3D guy I've transferred plenty of content from Designer into my 3D applications - via SVG. Is there some trick I'm missing about DXF - can it transfer more than points/lines or does it have other advantages over SVG? Honestly haven't dealt with this format since spending a few hours way back in school, messing around with Auto-Cad. Old Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbenj Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, thomasp said: As a 3D guy I've transferred plenty of content from Designer into my 3D applications - via SVG. Is there some trick I'm missing about DXF - can it transfer more than points/lines or does it have other advantages over SVG? Honestly haven't dealt with this format since spending a few hours way back in school, messing around with Auto-Cad. It's also for cut files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaoloT Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, rbenj said: It's also for cut files. Last time I had to do something on a laser cutter, they asked me for an AI file. Are there cases where DXF is the only accepted file? Paolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashf Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Serif just didn't have time to implement it before the v2 release I guess. Still DXF conversion can be done outside of Affinty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBrizol Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 If you've already coded for import, then coding for export (the more useful and critical of the two functions) must be relatively simple and fast .. Yes you can do this outside of the app but it's a phaf and not very slick .. It's like selling a pair of trainers without the laces .. seemingly unnecessary and leaves you feeling a little uncared for .. As disgruntled ex-Adobe customers we are adopting and investing in the AF platform and they do welcome user feedback ..you do understand AF wants to be better than Adobe right!? To clarify DXF export allows you to accurately send logos/artwork to production companies for signage, brand architecture and interior fit-outs ..DXF is the universal standard used by all fabrication companies. It is essential professional workflow. > love the trolling comment lmao LOB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaoloT Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, DanBrizol said: To clarify DXF export allows you to accurately send logos/artwork to production companies for signage, brand architecture and interior fit-outs Kindly asking again: is DXF the only accepted file format for these tasks? I've had a different experience. DXF is an essential data format for CAD data, but not for "ornaments" or "elements" produced in 2D drawing programs. May you explain why you find it essential? Paolo Paul Mudditt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, DanBrizol said: the more useful and critical of the two functions I do not think. For you, maybe yes, but for many users, the ability to import drawings from CAD programs that can then be used and edited in Affinity is sufficient, so they don't need to export at all (or only occasionally, so an external tool is not a problem). Paul Mudditt 1 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...
Petar Petrenko Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Affinity's policy is to make available the most popular formats to be imported and then... to start using Affinity software. Quote All the latest releases of Designer, Photo and Publisher (retail and beta) on MacOS and Windows. 15” Dell Inspiron 7559 i7 ● Windows 10 x64 Pro ● Intel Core i7-6700HQ (3.50 GHz, 6M) ● 16 GB Dual Channel DDR3L 1600 MHz (8GBx2) ● NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4 GB GDDR5 ● 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD ● UHD (3840 x 2160) Truelife LED - Backlit Touch Display 32” LG 32UN650-W display ● 3840 x 2160 UHD, IPS, HDR10 ● Color Gamut: DCI-P3 95%, Color Calibrated ● 2 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort 13.3” MacBook Pro (2017) ● Ventura 13.6 ● Intel Core i7 (3.50 GHz Dual Core) ● 16 GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 ● Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 1536 MB ● 500 GB SSD ● Retina Display (3360 x 2100) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBrizol Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Yes, virtually all fabrication companies request artwork files to be supplied in DXF format so they can send it to their CNC production machines. DXF is universal and supported by all platforms so it naturally the defacto format. LOB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLF Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Really deasppointed that the DWG / DXF Export fonction has not been implemenated in this version! Architects need many time to transform pdf into DWG/DXF. I have purchase being sure the export would be also part of it, not only the import! DanBrizol and Calvert 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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