Mark Ingram Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Click here to download the latest beta Status: Customer BetaPurpose: New featuresRequirements: A valid product key, issued when Windows Affinity Designer version 1.5 was purchased.This is a beta of a substantial change to our codebase and as much as we have tried to ensure the quality of the code, it is considered to be not suitable for production use. This means that you should not attempt to use it for commercial purposes or for any other activity that you may be adversely affected by the application failing. In addition it is definitely worth noting that files created in Affinity 1.6 may not open in 1.5 so always make a copy of your important documents before opening them in 1.6 to ensure you do not accidentally overwrite them and are unable to open them in your 1.5 version.We hope you enjoy the latest build, and as always, if you've got any problems, please don't hesitate to post here and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks once again for your continued feedback.If you have a general question about the software, please head over to the Questions Forum, or if you have any suggestions, please head over to the Feature Requests forum. Fixes Fixed Gradient flyout incorrectly showing previously applied gradient Added keyline added around main window and dialogs Added Radial Controller support option into preferences Fixed ghost text objects shown in the view after creating text and moving it Fixed lines shooting out when drawing with the Surface Pen Changed pen tilt to be mirrored around vertical Fixed selection refinement in CMYK documents Fixed vector export of corner tool and filter effects on vector clips Changed Path Text to use the same icon as Artistic Text Added blacklisting of broken colour profiles (if loading them causes a crash, the next time the application runs, it will skip that profile) Changed Find in Layers Panel to switch to the Layers Panel if it's not visible Fixed FX Symbol failing to show on clipped objects Fixed being unable to change font of multi-font selection Fixed ICC profile combo boxes being too wide Fixed more Light UI issues Fixed missing Arrow Ends icons on context toolbar Fixed Assets category text size is too small Fixed a number of the fields in Adjustments are clipped Fixed HSL Adjust able to enter invalid values for Hue Shift Fixed exporting of clipped text frames Fixed OpenType MarkToLigature rule, which fixes accents on certain font glyphs Fixed import of Russian RTF text with "Language for non-Unicode programs" in Windows set to Russian Fixed SVG export to export radial and elliptical fills as vector regardless of transform Fixed PDF export to export radial and elliptical gradients as vector even if sheared Fixed uncommitted nudge transforms getting reverted when the user hits Escape Fixed crash when closing document Fixed blank documents prompting to save on close Fixed memory leak in Export dialog Fixed crash when changing export options then attempting to export on a new document Fixed sporadic crash when panning a document Fixed sporadic crash when attempting to open files via Explorer Fixed crash when the user right clicks in the open file dialog, when they have bad shell extensions installed (e.g. AMD drivers) Fixed some objects failing to invalidate properly Fixed more Russian UI issues Fixed untranslated Hintline items Fixed pressing the X on the close dialog closing the document without saving Fixed crash loading EPS files Fixed black rectangle around shape when exporting due to Outline FX Fixed crash with massive filter nodes Fixed Path Text handle dragging Fixed selection brush size not being remembered Fixed sporadic crash when editing memory intensive images Burny, StuartRc, Wiredframe and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiredframe Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 That's a hell of a list Mark Ingram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Cope Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Well done team! We should be getting close to RC now. Windows 11 Pro 64bit ¤ AMD Threadripper 3990x ¤ Nvidia RTX 3090 ¤ 256GB DDR4 Ram ¤ ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzidek Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Tried, as usual, with XP-Pen Star03 (Ugee M708) tablet and the high precision tablet input enabled. (latest driver: Dec 29 - 2016 - V8.1.2016.1002, WinTab32 V8.1.2016.906 / 10x6”, 2048-levels, System: Windows 8.1 x64 + 16GB RAM + Geforce 755M + SSD). Problems with a tablet are only with AD Beta - other apps (most of which is using high-precision "Wacom" tablet input) works fine (Rebelle, ClipStudio, Sketchbook, Krita, ClipStudio, Photoshop). Vector brush (tried to create a line from left to down-right - screenshot) creates this huge amount of curves (selected a few to show where they lead outside a canvas). Drawing with pixel brush slows the application down with stroke slowly appearing (minutes) combined with a heavy processor and memory load that can go up to 8GB or more - screenshot). The AD after this does not close completely - the window disappears, the CPU load also but the memory stays full (screenshot). It is necessary to terminate the process => no crash log. Progress on another bugs is amazing and I'm really excited about this version. Thanks for this software. AnthonyaMase 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ingram Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, kzidek said: Tried, as usual, with XP-Pen Star03 (Ugee M708) tablet and the high precision tablet input enabled. What happens when you don't use "High Precision Tablet Input"? Wiredframe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominik Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Mark Ingram said: Changed Find in Layers Panel to switch to the Layers Panel if it's not visible Wonderful. Works now 'as advertised'. Thank you! d. Mark Ingram 1 Affinity Designer 1 & 2 | Affinity Photo 1 & 2 | Affinity Publisher 1 & 2 Affinity Designer 2 for iPad | Affinity Photo 2 for iPad | Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad Windows 11 64-bit - Core i7 - 16GB - Intel HD Graphics 4600 & NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M iPad pro 9.7" + Apple Pencil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnobelix Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hi all, thanks to the team for the new beta. a small bug I've discovered the color gradient tool can not be operated with the slider as soon as a color is changed, the adjustment window closes. Likewise, the mid point and opacity dont with the slider can controlled see screenshot best regards Gnobelix sorry my mistake , please move AP BETA Chris J and Sean P 2 Affinity Photo 2.4: Affinity Photo 1.10.6: Affinity Designer 2.4: Affinity Designer 1.10.6: Affinity Publisher 2.4: Affinity Publisher 1.10.6: Windows 11 Pro (Version 23H2 Build (22631.3447) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
af-user Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Could you please stop with developing so many bugs? Thanks! rubs 1 System Notebook Lenovo P50 CPU: AMD Ryzen 3900x CPU: Intel i7-6700HQ RAM: 64 GB RAM: 32 GB GPU: RTX 3080 TI GPU: NVIDIA Quadro M2000M 4 GB SSD: Samsung 980 PRO 1 TB SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 500GB OS: Windows 11 Edu x64 OS: Windows 10 x64 TFT: 1 x Samsung C49RG94SSU TFT: 2 x Lenovo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohaWeber Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Export dimensions still do not update when trying to quick export selection without background. The whole canvas is about 1000x1000 px - the selection clearly is recognized as 700x500px in the transform-panel but the export-dimensions do not update and are recognized as 14x18px - which could be the dimensions of the first element after the software-update I wanted to quick export. the export itself is then distorted: the elements are squished into the 14x18px. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubs Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 4 hours ago, Mark Ingram said: Fixed uncommitted nudge transforms getting reverted when the user hits Escape Hi Mark, Thanks for the fix, now I can use AD Beta again. However there is a new and a bit odd behavior -- after using the keyboard, it's necessary to press Esc twice (!) to deselect the current object. With the mouse the behavior is as expected, i.e. pressing Esc once deselects the current object(s). 4 hours ago, Mark Ingram said: Fixed missing Arrow Ends icons on context toolbar Thanks for this and for the other fixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 That's an impressive set of updates..well done Affinity Team.... Looking Good A couple of things I have noticed: 1. Added a style (sunset) to rectangle and grab a handle to resize (left/right) and a smaller 'rectangular flicker' appears in the direction of the movement. Turning off effects [fx] applied to style stops this occurring. 2. Still getting a sticky slider on the transform panel (Rotate) if you select nodes on a path and scrub the slider (constantly trying to reset to Zero). Chris J and JohaWeber 2 Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.5 2.2402 OS:Windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS Build 19045.4046+ Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19053.1000.0 Rig:AMD FX 8350 and AMD Radeon (R9 380 Series) Settings Version 21.04.01 Radeon Settings Version 2020 20.1.03) + Wacom Intuous 4M with driver 6.3.41-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubs Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hi Mark, I've noticed the "warning" icons are missing in the Export confirmation dialog. Is this intentional? Chris J and JohaWeber 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awan Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 well, anyone see some problems with Wacom??? i found some bugs with my wacom intuos but still haven't time to review those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awan Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 anyway, about this vers. is "preassure" not working? anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awan Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 3 hours ago, awan said: anyway, about this vers. is "preassure" not working? anyone? hello there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchshader Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 hello awan, not on a wacom , but a huion, pressure is working fine. intel core i5, 16GB 128Gb ssd win10 Pro Huion new 1060plus. philips 272p 2560x1440px on intel HD2500 onboard graphics Razer Tartarus Chroma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl123 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 3 hours ago, awan said: anyway, about this vers. is "preassure" not working? anyone? If you mean Brush pressure then that is working OK for me (Using a Wacom tablet) To save time I am currently using an automated AI to reply to some posts on this forum. If any of "my" posts are wrong or appear to be total b*ll*cks they are the ones generated by the AI. If correct they were probably mine. I apologise for any mistakes made by my AI - I'm sure it will improve with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awan Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, dutchshader said: hello awan, not on a wacom , but a huion, pressure is working fine. 22 minutes ago, carl123 said: If you mean Brush pressure then that is working OK for me (Using a Wacom tablet) Thanks for reply, im not bringing my tablet to the office. so i decide to edited my lineart manually with "pressure" table, (i screenshoot-ed it), i tried to play around but nothing happen. click to preview thank's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Chris B Posted September 7, 2017 Staff Share Posted September 7, 2017 14 hours ago, rubs said: Hi Mark, Thanks for the fix, now I can use AD Beta again. However there is a new and a bit odd behavior -- after using the keyboard, it's necessary to press Esc twice (!) to deselect the current object. With the mouse the behavior is as expected, i.e. pressing Esc once deselects the current object(s). Ah, you mean if you move an object with the arrow keys, you are required to press Esc twice? I just checked the release and it only requires one press of the Esc key so I'll log this. rubs 1 How to format a bug report | Learning Resources | List of V2 FAQs | YouTube Tutorials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubs Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Chris B said: Ah, you mean if you move an object with the arrow keys, you are required to press Esc twice? I just checked the release and it only requires one press of the Esc key so I'll log this. Yes, please. But please do not bring the Escape key bug again in the process JohaWeber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzidek Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 21 hours ago, Mark Ingram said: What happens when you don't use "High Precision Tablet Input"? The application does not freeze or use more memory than normal. It is fine and stable, but the line quality in Pixel Persona is unusable. I'm primarily focused on digital painting which I would like to completely do trough AD, but it is not possible yet. Images - AD (High Precision disabled + Star 03) versus Clip Studio and Rebelle side by side with tablet settings. pixelrain and triforcesolutions 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootCoot Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 "Requirements: A valid product key, issued when Windows Affinity Designer version 1.5 was purchased." And when is the valid product key inserted into the beta version...? I have a valid product key but it is not inserted during the install process - not asked for nor does the installer seek it out from the already installed latest version of AD on my computer - that "latest version" would be the one that was purchased and kept up to date... "...life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans..." john lennon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Jon W Posted September 8, 2017 Staff Share Posted September 8, 2017 10 hours ago, ScootCoot said: "Requirements: A valid product key, issued when Windows Affinity Designer version 1.5 was purchased." And when is the valid product key inserted into the beta version...? I have a valid product key but it is not inserted during the install process - not asked for nor does the installer seek it out from the already installed latest version of AD on my computer - that "latest version" would be the one that was purchased and kept up to date... When you install the full version and enter your product key, the installer saves it in the registry. The beta installer reads the key from there. If it can't find it (e.g. if you're installing the beta on a different computer) it will ask you to type it in again. JohaWeber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohaWeber Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 On 6.9.2017 at 8:00 PM, JohaWeber said: Export dimensions still do not update when trying to quick export selection without background. The whole canvas is about 1000x1000 px - the selection clearly is recognized as 700x500px in the transform-panel but the export-dimensions do not update and are recognized as 14x18px - which could be the dimensions of the first element after the software-update I wanted to quick export. the export itself is then distorted: the elements are squished into the 14x18px. Any statement on this one? It really drives me insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Sean P Posted September 8, 2017 Staff Share Posted September 8, 2017 5 hours ago, JohaWeber said: Any statement on this one? It really drives me insane! Hi JohaWeber, Would you be able to attach your file shown in the screenshot please? As I'm not getting this myself - see below. JohaWeber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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