Is it possible to create pixel selection from a vector layer in ADez

[Affinity Rat]

I’m working on an image largely using vector art but would like to use pixel art as fill, so was wondering if its possible to select a vector object and create a pixel selection from it so I can paint inside the borders of the vector layer.

 

Thanx

[GarryP]

In the desktop version of Designer you can go to the Pixel Persona and Ctrl+click the layer’s thumbnail in the Layers Panel to get a pixel selection which covers the non-transparent area(s) of any layer including vector layers.

I don’t know if a similar thing is available in the iPad version, as I don’t use it, but someone else might.

There is some advice here: https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/161336-cmdclick-layer-pixel-selection-equivalent/ (the current last post seems to say that you can do what you want but I can’t check).

[Affinity Rat]

@GarryP thank you

My initial attempts were in V1 of ADez which didnt seem possible, but quickly found it in V2.

[GarryP]

You’re welcome.

For the benefit of other people reading this, could you explain where you found it and what you need to do with it?

[NotMyFault]

You could use

• merge visible, then
• rasterize to mask
• switch to pixel persona
• use quick menu and selection from layer

if you want to create a selection from a single layer, the last 2 steps is all you need.

[Affinity Rat]

6 hours ago, GarryP said:

For the benefit of other people reading this, could you explain where you found it and what you need to do with it?

Ok, simply select the desired layer, in the pixel persona, then long click on the layer, a menu pops up, and one of the options is “ Selection from layer” Voila!