Designer shape tool reverts after using selection tool

[chirpy]

I’m trying to find an answer to this and can’t seem to, but I would hope there is one.

I am using Designer 2.x on my iPad Pro and when I select a shape tool, such as the circle, and draw some circles, then click the selection arrow tool to move some things around. The shape tool automatically switches back to the square instead of staying on the circle (or whatever shape I had selected). How can I stop it from reverting like that? I want it to remain on the shape I was drawing with.

In my Settings I already have “Synchonize Tools Between Documents” checked. Although, I wouldn’t think that has anything to do with this anyway.

Additionally, how can I make the pen tool keep the settings I was using to draw with on the iPad?

Thank you.

[NathanC]

Hi @chirpy,

On 3/23/2024 at 4:30 PM, chirpy said:

The shape tool automatically switches back to the square instead of staying on the circle (or whatever shape I had selected). How can I stop it from reverting like that? I want it to remain on the shape I was drawing with.

This behaviour doesn't appear to mirror how desktop works, as on desktop the quick shape tool is persistent with the last shape used even when the active object selection is changed. As such, I don't believe the current iPad behaviour is expected and i'll log this with the developers.

On 3/23/2024 at 4:30 PM, chirpy said:

Additionally, how can I make the pen tool keep the settings I was using to draw with on the iPad?

After amending the pen tool settings (E.G Stroke width, Cap, Join) You can save these new properties as the global default for the tool with it selected by going to the 'Document' menu at the top left hand corner -> 'Defaults' -> 'Save'.

https://affinity.help/designer2ipad/English.lproj/pages/ObjectControl/objectDefaults.html