Vector brush scattering objects and bitmaps along a vector path

[kirk23]

Something like  Expression had  decades ago or Xara  .     A brush  constructed from selected  group of objects  with option  to deform them along the brush vector and  alternate , or just scatter  with random offset.       That text along a path option is so much of a pain.  

 

 

[2ddpainter]

@kirk23

in the meantime, it could be that you would be happy
with "VectorStyler". Which offers vector Pattern Brush,
Scatter Brush, Brush construct of grouped vector Objects.
Brush creation even with Blend of two ore more Objects
if you group the Blend Result.

Take a look at the Tutorial from their Forum which i
recommend in this Post.
https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/193688-real-vector-brush-for-paint-in-vector/#comment-1137552
 

btw. i know "Expression" and "Xara" too

[kirk23]

4 hours ago, 2ddpainter said:

@kirk23

in the meantime, it could be that you would be happy
with "VectorStyler". Which offers vector Pattern Brush,
Scatter Brush, Brush construct of grouped vector Objects.
Brush creation even with Blend of two ore more Objects
if you group the Blend Result.

Thank you very much.  I tried  Vector styler briefly  specifically to figure out if it can do it and haven't found any of this.   Now my trial is off.  So would be appreciated if you answer a few questions:

1.Can scattered objects be  easily replaced?  For example bitmap representing color  to ones representing normal map ? All the same at once staying in same scale?  

2.Does it work in 16 bit per channel?  For bitmaps or vectors  representing  height?   Like  Affinity  Designer/photo?

3. Xara was super speedy and quick with lots of bitmap content.   Does Styler feels comfortable with bitmaps?    Pity Xara 5  I have  ( the best one I think) is crashy as hell on win10 now while still  very speedy and responsive. Not supporting 16 bit height unfortunately.

 

 

 

 

[2ddpainter]

Unfortunately, I cannot answer such specific questions. So it's better to ask them in
the Vectorstyler forum, where someone with better knowledge can answer you.

But I can say that the splatter and pattern brush only works with vector objects
and not with bitmaps.

I know that both are possible in Xara. VectorStyler has a few Bitmap effects, but generally
it is purely vector graphics based. And I would also say that it is not as fast as Xara.

I have a copy of Magix Graphics Designer 16 and 19 (same as Xara) installed here.
Which work without any major problems under Win 10. I bought the 16 version very cheaply
on Steam. By the way, Black Fryday Sale is coming soon again.