[WISH] Better polygon lasso tool

[dkaiser]

I wish a better lasso tool for polygon selections. For polygon selections in affinity photo I always have press SHIFT. I don't press SHIFT during the selection, the selection-is unfortunately closed. Can you introduce a  Polygon-Lasso-Tool like Photoshop?

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/selecting-lasso-tools.html#selectwiththepolygonallassotool

 

That would be helpful...

 

Thanks  :)

[MEB]

Hi dkaiser,

Check this thread. There some news coming in version 1.5:

 

New Marquee Modes (Polygonal, Magnetic) [NOT AVAILABLE YET]

We are committed to adding these modes in 1.5. There are already icons / modes for them in the context toolbar of the Freehand Marquee tool. At the moment, it won’t let you enter these modes - but it will in a subsequent beta build  :)

[dkaiser]

Your link is dead  ;) but nice to read your answer. I wait for the stable version.

[Alfred]

Your link is dead  ;) but nice to read your answer.

 

Try this link. :)

[dkaiser]

Thanks  :) ...this works fine and wow, many nice improvements. I can not wait... give it to use  ;) Stable  :rolleyes:  :)

[MEB]

:huh:! Link fixed.

Thanks Alfred.

[dieterstoll]

For what it's worth - I have also been waiting for a polygonal lasso tool. Until it becomes available I simply use the pen tool to draw a closed polygonal curve, then hit "Selection" to turn it into just that. Works for me.

[MEB]

Hi dieterstoll

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

The new Marquee Modes (Polygonal, Magnetic) are already available in Photo 1.5 Beta 9.

[Stephen_H]

I generally find the lasso tool difficult to use. I can't quite put my finger on it. It's not the feature set, but rather how I just struggle to get a good selection without cursing, pulling out my hair and banging my mouse.

 

I think the marching ants (marquee) is too thick, or not positioned where I expect it to be (inside the section, outside the selection... ?).

 

It just seems clumsy. I love PhotoShop and Pixelmator's marquee selection tools. They feel crisp and and give me a sense of control.

 

Sorry, I wish I could be more specific.