RE: A4 Document Folder

[GunnerJnr]

Hi all, 

I am pretty new to Affinity altogether. I would like to know if it is possible to replicate the attached design template for an A4 folder concept. Or, if at all possible, if I can import the template itself to use?

Also, would Publisher or Designer be best? (or does it not really matter?)

I did try importing it, but it only imported it as a whole image, which I am guessing isn't quite what I want, as I need to separate it into the following pages:

• Front Cover
• Left Inner
• Right Inner
• Back Cover

Obviously, the inners will be the reverse side of the front and back. I gather that I could have likely just created the pages at the same dimensions as stated on the template. Still, I can see when creating a new file, I can choose A4 and set the 'x' number of pages, which I assume I could use as a front, a back, and the two inner pages. I am able to select between starting from left or right, but the part I am unsure about is the fold-up piece at the bottom of the right-inner/back cover page.

Is there a way I can create this? Would I create a smaller page using distorted dimensions for one edge?

The idea behind it is to provide a folder that can hold some documents as a sort of leave-behind after a company meeting; the extra fold-out part on the inner in question will have a cut-out of sorts to attach a business card and provide some additional contact information, so its imperative that it has it.

You can see the design of the business card cut-out concept in the AdobeStock Preview image (which is essentially the same folder design but in the reverse view of how I want to achieve it).

Sorry if this seems dumb, but as stated, I am brand new to this software, so any advice, tips, tricks and hints would be greatly appreciated.

Note: The images for the A4 folder template are available for download from

• Unblast (free) - https://unblast.com/a4-folder-template/
• Adobe (paid) - https://stock.adobe.com/uk/images/presentation-folder-a4-template-with-flow-background-graphic-cutter-guide-with-standard-business-card-slot-prints-from-a-sra2-sheet/196089441?

Kind regards,

GunnerJnr

Edited February 28 by GunnerJnr

[firstdefence]

What file type is the folder template in? PDF?

[GunnerJnr]

Just now, firstdefence said:

What file type is the folder template in? PDF?

Hi @firstdefence, My bad; I should have stated the file extensions; sorry about that. I think it does state the file types on the first preview image - they are .ai (Adobe Illustrator) and .psd (Adobe Photoshop).

Note: I have not actually purchased the second preview image from Adobe Stock; I just wanted to show an example of the business card cut-out concept on the fold-out part.

Kind regards,

GunnerJnr

[Komatös]

Here is the folder template as Affinity Publisher file made from the .ai file. 

A4 Folder need A2 sheet.afpub

[GunnerJnr]

2 minutes ago, Komatös said:

Here is the folder template as Affinity Publisher file made from the .ai file. 

A4 Folder need A2 sheet.afpub 14.99 kB · 0 downloads

@Komatös Thank you very much indeed. What a legend that has made my night. Really appreciate that.

Kind regards,

GunnerJnr

[Komatös]

You are welcome!

[GunnerJnr]

Just now, Komatös said:

You are welcome!

Maybe another silly question, but I am new to the forums, too. Is there any way I can mark your reply as a solution? Or do these forums not work this way?

Kind regards,

GunnerJnr

[Komatös]

That's not needed! It's fine, if your question is anwered and you are lucky with the solution. 😉👍