Staff MattP Posted October 6, 2016 Staff Share Posted October 6, 2016 Firstly, I think this post warrants an explanation. We released Affinity Designer 1.5 to the Mac App Store today and found a serious issue printing in macOS Sierra and also we already had an issue pending with the Export dialog, so we immediately fixed both problems and pushed another build to Apple and they (incredibly quickly) reviewed it and released it a few hours ago. Since creating the 1.5.1 version, we also became aware that a small numbers of users seem to be seeing other critical issues and our aim is to resolve these as quickly as we possibly can and make these fixes available to customers immediately in the form of the 1.5.2 Beta. Once these critical issues appear stabilised we can then push this update to the store so that all users will be able to use the App Store version. Status: Beta Purpose: Stability & Critical fixes Requirements: Purchased Affinity Designer Mac App Store: Not Submitted Download: 1.5.2 Beta 1 Here This beta is intended to fix any critical issues found in the current App Store version and should be considered to be more stable than the App Store product. To use this beta, simply download the file from the link given above and double-click on the file to open the installer. Follow the instructions to install the beta version. The beta sits alongside the Mac App Store version and will not interfere with it. Fixes: Resolved Font enumeration crashes at startup A_B_C, paolo.limoncelli, Patrick Connor and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnyb Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Damn you guys are on it... BTW AD made it to the US App Store's featured banners! MattP and A_B_C 2 2021 16” Macbook Pro w/ M1 Max 10c cpu /24c gpu, 32 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Sonoma 14.4.1 2018 11" iPad Pro w/ A12X cpu/gpu, 256 GB, iPadOS 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sefosdad Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Firstly, I think this post warrants an explanation. We released Affinity Designer 1.5 to the Mac App Store today and found a serious issue printing in macOS Sierra and also we already had an issue pending with the Export dialog, so we immediately fixed both problems and pushed another build to Apple and they (incredibly quickly) reviewed it and released it a few hours ago. Since creating the 1.5.1 version, we also became aware that a small numbers of users seem to be seeing other critical issues and our aim is to resolve these as quickly as we possibly can and make these fixes available to customers immediately in the form of the 1.5.2 Beta. Once these critical issues appear stabilised we can then push this update to the store so that all users will be able to use the App Store version. Status: Beta Purpose: Stability & Critical fixes Requirements: Purchased Affinity Designer Mac App Store: Not Submitted Download: 1.5.2 Beta 1 Here This beta is intended to fix any critical issues found in the current App Store version and should be considered to be more stable than the App Store product. To use this beta, simply download the file from the link given above and double-click on the file to open the installer. Follow the instructions to install the beta version. The beta sits alongside the Mac App Store version and will not interfere with it. Fixes: Resolved Font enumeration crashes at startup I downloaded this and when it opened it said Affinity Designer Trial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Strawberry Monkey Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 - Firstly, I think this post warrants an explanation. - So we immediately fixed both problems - And pushed another build to Apple and they (incredibly quickly) reviewed it and released it a few hours I Love how open and honest you guys are...Despite any challenges that come along, it builds confidence in you and the software knowing how quickly you fix those pesky bugs and how accessible the team is. And that you genuinely want to create something amazing and wow your customers with each and every single update. I know a tremendous amount of effort is being put in to keep Affinity ahead of the game and to keep your customers happy. Keep up the great work. Allan A_B_C, Petar Petrenko, Tekikou and 1 other 4 About me: Trainer at Apple, Freelance Video Editor, Motion Graphics Artist, Website Designer, Photographer. Yes I like creating things!!! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mystrawberrymonkey/ Twitter: @StrawberryMnky @imAllanThompson Web: mystrawberrymonkey.com Portfolio: behance.net/allanthompson YouTube: Affinity Designer & Photo Tutorials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted October 6, 2016 Staff Share Posted October 6, 2016 Hi sefosdad, Please go to the Applications folder and check if you have the Affinity Designer Trial.app installed there. If so drag it to the Trash and empty it. Then go to the Launchpad and launch Affinity Designer Beta. A Guide to Learning Affinity Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sefosdad Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 WOW! Finally I was able to download the Beta and install it and now it opened with no problems. Thank you guys! MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian23 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Affinity Designer is incredible well thought out, it amazes me every day. Congratulations! MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MattP Posted October 7, 2016 Author Staff Share Posted October 7, 2016 WOW! Finally I was able to download the Beta and install it and now it opened with no problems. Thank you guys! That's brilliant - thank you so much for letting me know, I was really hoping that we'd manage to resolve your issue! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MattP Posted October 7, 2016 Author Staff Share Posted October 7, 2016 I Love how open and honest you guys are...Despite any challenges that come along, it builds confidence in you and the software knowing how quickly you fix those pesky bugs and how accessible the team is. And that you genuinely want to create something amazing and wow your customers with each and every single update. I know a tremendous amount of effort is being put in to keep Affinity ahead of the game and to keep your customers happy. Keep up the great work. Allan My Strawberry Monkey.jpg Thank you Allan! It genuinely means a lot, mate! :) Matt A_B_C, Tekikou and My Strawberry Monkey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deva Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 You folks are really setting a new standard for customer service! I so appreciate that AD and AP came along and answered my needs so I could leave Adobe. Reading the beta forum, makes me even more glad! MattP, MEB and Petar Petrenko 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MattP Posted October 7, 2016 Author Staff Share Posted October 7, 2016 Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depa Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Great work !!!! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIPStephan Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Once these critical issues appear stabilised we can then push this update to the store so that all users will be able to use the App Store version. So, no break for you guys after that milestone, eh? :P I feel sorry for you but thanks for your continuous hard work, anyway. You make many people happy. And that’s what counts. MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pruus Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks for the fast support. This kind of service is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_B_C Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I see both of them … :D ronnyb and MattP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles177 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I downloaded the new 1.5.1, but I can't find AP 1.4.4 to work with new AD. Where is possible to find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIPStephan Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 […] AD made it to the US App Store's featured banners! I see both of them … :D I could imagine that it’s all more or less personalized, i. e. what you see doesn’t necessarily mean everybody else sees, too. Looking at the internet connections the App Store makes during start and use (and even if you just switch on your computer it “phones home”) they might know more about your interests and usage behavior than you imagine. A_B_C and ronnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnyb Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Makes sense VIPStephan... I could imagine that it’s all more or less personalized, i. e. what you see doesn’t necessarily mean everybody else sees, too. Looking at the internet connections the App Store makes during start and use (and even if you just switch on your computer it “phones home”) they might know more about your interests and usage behavior than you imagine. 2021 16” Macbook Pro w/ M1 Max 10c cpu /24c gpu, 32 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Sonoma 14.4.1 2018 11" iPad Pro w/ A12X cpu/gpu, 256 GB, iPadOS 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted October 7, 2016 Staff Share Posted October 7, 2016 I downloaded the new 1.5.1, but I can't find AP 1.4.4 to work with new AD. Where is possible to find it? Hi achilles177, It's not out yet. It should be available soon. A Guide to Learning Affinity Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles177 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Ok, MEB, thanks. In the meantime, is it possible in some way to switch from AD to AP and back? Maybe using AP beta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted October 7, 2016 Staff Share Posted October 7, 2016 I don't think you can sent a document from the MAS version to a Beta. Only between the equivalent versions (MAS -> MAS or Beta -> Beta). So if you use Designer and Photo Betas you should be able to switch between the two. achilles177 1 A Guide to Learning Affinity Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_B_C Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I could imagine that it’s all more or less personalized, i. e. what you see doesn’t necessarily mean everybody else sees, too. Looking at the internet connections the App Store makes during start and use (and even if you just switch on your computer it “phones home”) they might know more about your interests and usage behavior than you imagine. Oops … did not think of that, how incredibly naive. On the other hand, why should Apple feature a software that I already have? Wouldn’t it make more sense to show me an app that is capable of creating … arrowheads …? ;) Furthermore, by your reasoning, they would have to create front page wallpapers for every major app on the Mac App Store, just in order to target the users that seem to be interested in that particular app. Are these wallpapers created by the developers? :unsure: Highly mysterious … Alex (By the way, there seems to be an issue with the alpha channel of the app icon on the App Store page …) ronnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MattP Posted October 7, 2016 Author Staff Share Posted October 7, 2016 I'm reasonably sure there is one 'Featured' page for each App Store territory, so the only differences people see is just down to their territory. All pages are completely created and controlled by Apple. Our icons are going a bit funny today - don't know why, but at random they're fine, then broken - it's absolutely nothing that we can control and it does seem to just happen every once in a while (rather strangely!) - it'll settle down again in time, I'm sure (I hope!!!!) Thanks again everyone - I'm just building a Beta 2 right now that should offer an improved experience :) I'll upload it when I've done it and tested it for a while :) Matt ronnyb and A_B_C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oval Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 'Featured' page Really strange that the old AD icon from 2014 is still used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonBusing Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I see both of them … :D Nice AD icon ;) A_B_C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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