Pixel-hinted Layer/Artboard type...?

[debraspicher]

This comes from a different suggestion on the forum, but it got me thinking... would it be feasible to add in an additional Layer type that forces grid-alignment of contained pixels/content?

Or, an Artboard that can have this attribute enabled (something that can be enabled on Document Creation, allowing pixel-precise/bitmap precision). So, someone who works within will always have pixel-alignment... and that could be very useful for many creative purposes (as well as make us pixel precision nuts happier)... it could have Layer resample methods but perhaps other adjustments that allow for the expression of said output to be defined by the user. Having this alignment handled by a specific Layer and then adding unsharp masks and other Live filters could be a highly desired feature...

It alleviates so much of the work of making sure Layers are pixel grid-defined and that a user can also creatively control the final output once their designs reach the "flattened" stage. ie There shouldn't be much if any change specific as far as the Rasterized appearance once that file is output to a PNG, etc... just a thought.
 

Also, another feature to embed into this functionality is to take advantage of any data in Font files, etc, to add the clarity of typography by default... that gets around the need for a drop-down PS style that allowed for pixel-grid related filtering (Sharp, Smooth, Crisp, Windows LCD, etc...)

*This also gets around the complaints about blurry output because while the Layers/contents underneath still remain vector, the blurring/seams will be apparent at this stage, and thus fixable...

[Bit Disappointed]

It's not a bad idea and, at the very least, a good input.

I'm working entirely in vector mode now, and rarely have the need, but I've been quite puzzled why Serif hasn't bowed to the frustrations of the many who work with very absolute pixel measurements, and implemented some kind of pixel artist mode. Such a mode would allow customers with that need to work from start to finish in absolute pixel measurements and output exactly what they expect and need, without having to know everything about Affinity's architecture and workarounds.