2.2 new features and improvements list

[Ash]

Hi All,

Below is the list of all new feature and improvements which are included in the 2.2 beta.

To learn more about these features please click on the link to go to each feature's dedicated post. To give feedback or report bugs against any of these features please reply to that same post (also check out bug reporting and feedback tips).

Features and improvements affecting all platforms

OCIO v2 Support (new in build 1931)
Custom text variables (new in build 1903)
Additional keyboard shortcuts for brush tools (new in build 1903)
Alt-click new layer automatically adds selection to that new layer (new in build 1903)
Cross References added to Affinity Publisher
Greyscale and no-FX view mode options added
Change guide colour
Long press tool shortcuts
Custom date formats available in Publisher
All supported image files now available from File->Open in Publisher
Find and replace includes scope and result count
Go to previously viewed spread
Create symbol option added to Layer Menu
Additional options when creating indexes

Windows and macOS features and improvements

Object creation data entry (new in build 1931)
Move data entry (new in build 1931)
Data merge allows fields to set URLs, File locations, emails and anchors (anchors new in build 1931)
Delete node added to right click menu
"Select All on Current Layer" option now available
Grid presets and favourite fonts now sync between apps on device

iPad features and improvements

Decimal place accuracy preferences added to iPad
"Prefer to keep selection" preference added


Getting the 2.2 beta

If you have not enrolled into the beta program yet and would like to take part, you can do so here. This will immediately give you access to the latest 2.2 beta builds to try for yourself.

If you are already enrolled in the beta program you have two options:

1. If you still have the 2.1 beta installed, you can now run up those beta versions and you will be prompted to update them to the 2.2 beta.
2. If you have uninstalled the 2.1 beta, you will need to go back to Your Account -> Downloads and product keys and find your previous order for the Affinity Beta Software Program, and you can download the 2.2 beta from there.

Thanks,

Ash

[Ash]

An update to the beta has just been made live (Build: 1903). Some of the main changes included in this update are now included above and listed in this post.

[Ash]

An update to the beta has just been made live (Build: 1931). The main changes included in this update are now included above and listed in this post.

[Ash]

An update to the beta has just been made live (Build: 1954). The main changes included in this update are listed in this post.

[Ash]

An update to the beta has just been made live (Build: 1971). The main changes included in this update are listed in this post.