switch back from AD to Apub

[kat]

I often switch from Apub to AD then switch back AD to Apub.

To switch back from AD I quit both apps then reopen the Apub original doc. Change from AD are there but this is a clunky way of doing it. Better way to do this that works in all Affinity apps?

[walt.farrell]

One would usually use File > Edit in... (but I would also use File > Save first, for important work).

But unless you need the Export Persona, there's no reason tto switch from Publisher to Designer. Just use the Designer Persona within Publisher.

[Ldina]

@kat No need to close and reopen the files.

[kat]

I open Apub and click AP on the top menu which opens an AP file. So when I made the edits, I'm actually editing in Apub using AP, or any other affinity apps?

[Brian_J]

40 minutes ago, kat said:

I open Apub and click AP on the top menu which opens an AP file. So when I made the edits, I'm actually editing in Apub using AP, or any other affinity apps?

I think what you’re describing is the Persona Toolbar. You’re still in Apub when using the Designer and Photo personas.

https://affinity.help/publisher2/en-US.lproj/pages/Introduction/about_Personas.html

[kat]

 

Is it the same when I use File>Edit in AD, AP, Apub like @Ldina posted?

I open Apub and click AP on the top menu which opens an AP file. So when I made the edits, I'm actually editing in Apub using AP, or any other affinity apps?

I think what you’re describing is the Persona Toolbar. You’re still in Apub when using the Designer and Photo personas.

https://affinity.help/publisher2/en-US.lproj/pages/Introduction/about_Personas.html

[Brian_J]

Just now, kat said:

Is it the same when I use File>Edit in AD, AP, Apub like @Ldina posted?

No, using File > Edit in opens the file in the selected Affinity app.

[bbrother]

@kat one important thing to note is that when you use a Persona in Affinity Publisher, they do not give you the access to 100% of the tools from Photo or Designer. On the other hand when you use File → Edit in, the file is opened in the selected app like @Brian_J said and you will have 100% tools and all the functionality that the app offers to your use.