Layers in Tiff files go missing

[SANG]

Hi,

Layers in Tiff files suddenly go missing.

I started using AP recently.

1. Exported in Tiff files.

2. Checked 'Save Affinity layers'

3. Unchecked 'Don't export layers hidden in Export Persona.'

4. Export

The layers were present when I reopened the Tiff files to see that they were there.

The next day, I turned on my iMac, launched AP, and opened the Tiff files, the layers disappeared. Only the Background layer exists.

This is the second time it has happened. I had spend too much time re-editing those files.

Please tell me what I'm doing wrong and if I could recover those layers.

Thank u for your help.

Sang

 

[MEB]

Hi @SANG,
Welcome to Affinity Forums
Is it possible you have edited the exported TIFF in another app before opening it again in Affinity Photo the next day?

[SANG]

19 minutes ago, MEB said:

Hi @SANG,
Welcome to Affinity Forums
Is it possible you have edited the exported TIFF in another app before opening it again in Affinity Photo the next day?

Yes. I'm using Digikam as DAM. I did click on a few thumbnails in Digikam. Could that be causing the problem? It seems all the Tiff files in the same folders are affected.

Thank you:)

[SANG]

Hi,

I think I know what went wrong.

I really needed Digikam only as a DAM. I have no intention to edits images in Digikam. I rated stars on my files and clicked on a few images here and there. These simple tasks (even rating stars) is enough to flattened those layered files. Lesson learned.

Thank you all:)

Sang