ToraAkachan Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 For canvas rotation, it is necessary to select the canvas rotation tool (other apps simply use the two finger gesture for rotation). This is extremely annoying, when drawing with the Apple Pen, because it holds up the workflow big time. Would I be using paper, I would rotate the drawing pad with my left hand, while drawing with the right. At the moment I would have to rotate the iPad for that, which is not possible, as the iPad rests on a stand to provide a comfortable drawing angle. So at the moment, using the canvas rotation tool is like putting away the pencil, rotating the drawing pad, picking up the pencil and draw again. A total waste of time and a huge interference with the workflow. Also, the brushes are set back to default, every time I am switching tools, so after rotating the canvas, I have to customize my brushes again, after every rotation action (I have no use for a pencil with a 43px tip). It is NOT possible to save brush settings with the Assistant or in any other way, as indicated in the manual. It is also not possible to duplicate brushes, which is a shame. Also, resting the hand on the display, while using the Apple Pen, occasionally interferes with the pen's actions, carrying out unwanted actions - which is a no-go. Please change that. jaromvogel, LilleG, RHiNO and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighternet Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Yes, pleeeeeese! Two finger rotation should be available with any tool. LilleG and aboutle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff TonyB Posted June 12, 2017 Staff Share Posted June 12, 2017 We tried adding this early in the beta of Photo on iPad but it was too easy to rotate by accident. We moved the functionality to the rotate canvas tool until we can find a more reliable method of detection. ronnyb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnyb Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 This is such a fundamental feature which cannot be relegated to a tool, it's specially necesssry for drawing; from what I've noticed with other apps is that there is a slight delay before the rotation is actually enabled...to avoid that issue... I'm sure u guys will crack the code for this, but yes it's super important given the innate tactility of the iPad experience as well as other competing products have the feature... We tried adding this early in the beta of Photo on iPad but it was too easy to rotate by accident. We moved the functionality to the rotate canvas tool until we can find a more reliable method of detection. Frankentoon Studio 1 Quote 2021 16” Macbook Pro w/ M1 Max 10c cpu /24c gpu, 32 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Ventura 13.6 2018 11" iPad Pro w/ A12X cpu/gpu, 256 GB, iPadOS 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaromvogel Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 We tried adding this early in the beta of Photo on iPad but it was too easy to rotate by accident. We moved the functionality to the rotate canvas tool until we can find a more reliable method of detection. Procreate has a nice solution where the canvas snaps within 5° (or something like that) of any 90° angle. Maybe something like that would work? Makes it really easy to reset the canvas rotation. Frankentoon Studio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Yes please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighternet Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 We tried adding this early in the beta of Photo on iPad but it was too easy to rotate by accident. We moved the functionality to the rotate canvas tool until we can find a more reliable method of detection. Just add the rotation lock check box. LilleG and Doug B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattNava Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Procreate has a nice solution where the canvas snaps within 5° (or something like that) of any 90° angle. Maybe something like that would work? Makes it really easy to reset the canvas rotation. Agreed, Procreate' canvas rotation gesture implementation is a great solution. Please consider adding this, it makes drawing far more efficient. Thanks, and great app! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighternet Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 It's there in the new version!!! LilleG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToraAkachan Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 It's there in the new version!!! Thanks alot - works like a charm ❤ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santasimage Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 now the question is ... where is the rotate canvas tool ??? ... press the ? Mark in the app and nothing shows canvas !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted August 3, 2017 Staff Share Posted August 3, 2017 Hi Santasimage, Welcome to Affinity Forums Tap the View Tool (the hand icon) once - assuming it's already selected - to display a popup with the Rotate Canvas Tool. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santasimage Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 That’s iOS for you ... right there ... but ... hidden ... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santasimage Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Another question: I’m working with RAW files from a Nikon D1 (circa August 2000). Since the camera did not offer auto rotation I import the RAW file from iCloud, adjust the file in the Develope Module, hand tool to rotate, two finger swip 90 degrees, Export back to iCloud, save image from files, open the image in PHOTOSdotAPP and the image still needs rotating. Is it necessary to lock the rotation in Affinity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted August 4, 2017 Staff Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hi Santasimage, The Rotate Canvas Tool only rotates the canvas for viewing purposes (so you can get a more comfortable position when painting for example). It doesn't actually change (rotate) the document orientation. To do what you want tap the Document icon on the top and and select Orientation ▸ Rotate Left/Right. Muffins 1 Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirkē Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 the rotate canvas tools works well but is it possible to display a grid to see better h and v lines ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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