3 Point Ellipse Tool & Symmetry/Reflect

[nightshayde]

Hey Guys! I apologize if this might have been suggested but I've been playing around with Affinity Designer, and to replace illustrator I'd need a couple features (From a logo designer perspective).

 

I believe you guys are familiar with the Astute Graphics tools for Illustrator. That being said I was hoping that you could mimic their 3 point ellipse tool. Basically you just click on one point then click and hold on another, and while holding you can adjust the depth of the curve which creates a circle of whatever size generates that curve (I believe it's their inkscribe plugin). I generally create my logos using circle grids like this one: https://dribbble.com/shots/1770911-Phoenix-Grid-Logo?list=users&offset=0 and that feature would be absolutely amazing if possible.

 

The other feature I think is an absolute necessity is some shape or form of symmetry. Typically in illustrator I use the reflect tool to define the center point and flip the part I need to be symmetrical. But I think you guys might be able to do one better. Basically I was thinking a 'Live Symmetry' tool would be neat. Almost in the same way you can split the design in affinity to have to separate views for the same design (one outline and one design). Not having some way to make symmetry is one of the few things preventing me from switching to Affinity Designer as my goto app (unless I simply just haven't found it yet).

 

I would love to see these features implemented in the future if possible!

[deeds]

Live symmetry is a feature of 3ds Max (and other high end 3D apps) that works almost like a kaleidoscope in the sense that they're not limited to just one iteration of reflection, nor one reflection angle. And it is FANTASTIC! Even After Effects can be made to do this sort of thing.

 

For things like making wheels with spokes, for example, it's revolutionary. Puntended. So yes, for live symmetry, please!