stackoversdesign Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) So I am trying to create a letter with a line laced through it. So I create the letter (let's say A), then I create a path using the pen tool. And then do a divide operation so that I can bring the path or letter to the front with each cut out part. But it divides fine for every cut except for the second cut, where it only creates one part where it is supposed to create 2. Steps to reproduce: 1. Create a letter (I used A) using the artistic tool 2. Draw a continuous line using the pen tool, zig zag across the letter 3. Select the line, and then do layer->expand stroke 4. Duplicate the letter 5. Select the duplicated letter layer and the line, click Divide from the boolean operations list I have attached an image of the issue, most of the divisions are correct, except for the selected division which should ideally have one more cut, but dint seem to cut it correct. Edited March 20, 2023 by stackoversdesign Making steps to reproduce clearer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangman Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Hi @stackoversdesign and welocme to the forums... In your screenshot you have two layers selected, if you hide the lower of the two selected layers does that not then give you what you need... Divide Boolean.mp4 Quote Affinity Designer 2.4.2 | Affinity Photo 2.4.2 | Affinity Publisher 2.4.2 Affinity Designer Beta 2.5.0 (2437) | Affinity Photo Beta 2.5.0 (2437) | Affinity Publisher Beta 2.5.0 (2437) Affinity Designer 1.7.3 | Affinity Photo 1.7.3 | Affinity Publisher 1.10.8 MacBook Pro 16GB, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, Magic Mouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bruce Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 If you expand the stroke then you can use the Shape Builder tool. Quote Mac Pro (Late 2013) Mac OS 12.7.4 Affinity Designer 2.4.1 | Affinity Photo 2.4.1 | Affinity Publisher 2.4.1 | Beta versions as they appear. I have never mastered color management, period, so I cannot help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackoversdesign Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 It seems to be working correclty in @Hangman 's video, which makes me doubt if its just my installation that is acting weird (which is very difficult to understand how). If i hide the lower layer according to that that section disappears, while in ideal scenario half of that section should remain intact. I tried reinstalling and still has that problem. This was just to show an example of how this was filing for me, my main intention is to do something else with the divide tool which is giving me a similar problem. And udnerstand if it is actually a problem or just me. Affinity Designer 2 2023-03-21 21-32-06.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangman Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 10 hours ago, stackoversdesign said: It seems to be working correclty in @Hangman 's video, which makes me doubt if its just my installation that is acting weird (which is very difficult to understand how). If i hide the lower layer according to that that section disappears, while in ideal scenario half of that section should remain intact. I tried reinstalling and still has that problem. There is no obvious reason for this not working... I would perhaps try redrawing your red line and trying it again to see if it works as expected, or try moving the second node (top right of the first Z shape) a tiny amount up or down to see if that has any impact... As @Old Bruce mentioned, an alternative option could be the Shape Builder tool though it ultimately depends what you are wanting to achieve, can you elaborate further on what you are hoping to do using the divide boolean? Shape Builder Tool Approach Shape Builder.mp4 Quote Affinity Designer 2.4.2 | Affinity Photo 2.4.2 | Affinity Publisher 2.4.2 Affinity Designer Beta 2.5.0 (2437) | Affinity Photo Beta 2.5.0 (2437) | Affinity Publisher Beta 2.5.0 (2437) Affinity Designer 1.7.3 | Affinity Photo 1.7.3 | Affinity Publisher 1.10.8 MacBook Pro 16GB, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, Magic Mouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff DWright Posted March 22, 2023 Staff Share Posted March 22, 2023 I have not been able to replicate this issue using your workflow, does the same issue occur if you recreate this in a new document as @Hangman suggested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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