Mark Ingram Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Click here to download the latest beta Status: Customer BetaPurpose: StabilityRequirements: 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 PDF export rasterising embedded documents for PDF/X-1 if they don't need a transparency group Fixed PDF export with Device Link colour profiles Fixed crash when trying to create palette from TIFF Fixed Snapping Candidates option not being remembered Fixed Curves Adjustment graph appearance in 32-bit mode Fixed 'File Not Found' error when dragging files from 7zip Fixed being unable to type in fill opacity Fixed being unable to mouse wheel scroll in the Typography panel Fixed rendering documents at less than 100% zoom, when Windows Display Scale is set to 125% or less Fixed being unable to load multiple files at the same time Fixed brush random scatter not being random enough Fixed Slice panel to synchronise with the selection Fixed objects pasting incorrectly from a constrained object Fixed laggy Brush Editor dialog sliders cloudbusting, Rick G, Burny and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Any idea when 1.6 will be released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ingram Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, patman said: Any idea when 1.6 will be released? When it's ready cloudbusting, Wiredframe and adirusf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristian Dragos Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Please don't forget about this: I'm insisting on this because most UI designers use the font styles extensively and it's so annoying and a waste of time to look for a specific font weight in a list that doesn't make any sense. Since the Mac version doesn't have this problem I don't think it hard to implement, right guys? Thanks for the awesome job btw! You rock! Alfred 1 Check out my awesome Affinity Creations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Sean P Posted October 2, 2017 Staff Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 hours ago, dpcdpc11 said: Please don't forget about this: I'm insisting on this because most UI designers use the font styles extensively and it's so annoying and a waste of time to look for a specific font weight in a list that doesn't make any sense. Since the Mac version doesn't have this problem I don't think it hard to implement, right guys? Thanks for the awesome job btw! You rock! Hi dpcdpc11, How would you expect these to be ordered? Is the issue that Arial Black and Arial Narrow isn't separated from Arial? If so what other fonts have you found this with? EDIT: Or are you expecting the lightest style ordered to the darkest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubs Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Is it possible to explain the criteria chosen for the fixes? I see a couple ones that were recently posted (which is nice), but there are a myriad important problems that need urgent fixes. For example, Save As and other Save / Open dialogs still don't remember locations adequately. This is absolutely non-standard in Windows and incredibly annoying. It's quite a simple fix, but remains to be done despite requests from many users. Thanks. digital 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristian Dragos Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Sean P said: Hi dpcdpc11, How would you expect these to be ordered? Is the issue that Arial Black and Arial Narrow isn't separated from Arial? If so what other fonts have you found this with? So you just can't see it, can you?? Please open the Mac version and the Windows version and compare. Since I only have a PC here's a comparison with PS: Which one make most sense to you?? AD or PS? In case you don't see it I'll explain: the font style should be arranged from the lightest to boldest. Makes sense now? Can't believe I have to tell this to someone developing a graphic design software... Really guys! Now look at another comparison, Montserrat: See the chaos in AD? digital 1 Check out my awesome Affinity Creations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted October 2, 2017 Staff Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hi dpcdpc11, I believe i already replied to you in another thread regarding this problem (forgive me if not). This issue is already logged to be looked at. SrPx 1 A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristian Dragos Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 23 minutes ago, MEB said: Hi dpcdpc11, I believe i already replied to you in another thread regarding this problem (forgive me if not). This issue is already logged to be looked at. I know you replied but I just wanted to make sure if this "feature" is by design or a bug and since Sean is asking me how do I expect this to work I'm guessing it's by design. So yeah... hopefully it will be ok on the final release. Thanks for taking in all the critiques and comments You rock! Check out my awesome Affinity Creations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted October 2, 2017 Staff Share Posted October 2, 2017 It should be aligned by font weight (from lightest to heaviest) as in the Mac version (the most useful order). Currently it's not working correctly on Windows. A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ingram Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 I've just seen a fix for this, which will be available in build 85. Ken Cope, SrPx and Alfred 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrPx Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 A very huge thanks for all the work (in both AP and AD) in perfecting/improving anything related to PDF / CMYK / print and color managing workflows in general ,so key in my own professional activity, and I guess, for many designers and illustrators like me (specially if like me, do both jobs (imo, photographers will benefit from this, too)) needing professional solutions for printing. And for all the other fixes, of course! . Bugs are hunted/detected kind of easily, but fixed when it is humanly possible, or a light comes over an outstanding problem. There's no magic wand for it. And I know is really a painful task (only being a very bad and noob coder, but spent most hours in my professional life working besides programmers, seeing them sweating blood and tears...). So, really, the effort is very much appreciated. patman and Mark Ingram 2 AD, AP and APub. V1.10.6 and V2.4 Windows 10 and Windows 11. Ryzen 9 3900X, 32 GB RAM, RTX 3060 12GB, Wacom Intuos XL, Wacom L. Eizo ColorEdge CS 2420 monitor. Windows 10 Pro. (Laptop) HP Omen 16-b1010ns 12700H, 32GB DDR5, nVidia RTX 3060 6GB + Huion Kamvas 22 pen display, Windows 11 Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HagensWatch Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Just curious...is there going to be an Affinity Designer released for the iPad anytime soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubs Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 hours ago, SrPx said: Bugs are hunted/detected kind of easily, but fixed when it is humanly possible, or a light comes over an outstanding problem. There's no magic wand for it. And I know is really a painful task (only being a very bad and noob coder, but spent most hours in my professional life working besides programmers, seeing them sweating blood and tears...). So, really, the effort is very much appreciated. Being a veteran programmer and software/UX tester myself, I can tell you that not all bugs are easily spotted. Some are well hidden and show only under certain circumstances. Some problems in AD, however, wouldn't even fall in the bugs category. The example given is something that's still pending, but it's quite an easy fix in C#/.NET (the technology used in the Windows front-end). On the other hand, problems like the flawed constraints implementations, are bugs and don't look like easy fixes to me, so they will probably take some time. Anyway I still wonder how the proirities are sorted. I'd appreciate some clarification. matt.baker and patman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michail Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 20 hours ago, HagensWatch said: Just curious...is there going to be an Affinity Designer released for the iPad anytime soon? 1. I hope, no. 2. I'm afraid, yes. DarkClown and rubs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPC Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 New to the beta so hopefully I'm putting this in the right place. This seems to be where people are reporting bugs. Bug: When a color is change in the gradient flyout if you are using something other than linear it will change back to linear. Example: If you are using a elliptical gGradient and than change a color it will turn into a linear gradient. patman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Sean P Posted October 4, 2017 Staff Share Posted October 4, 2017 11 hours ago, RPC said: New to the beta so hopefully I'm putting this in the right place. This seems to be where people are reporting bugs. Bug: When a color is change in the gradient flyout if you are using something other than linear it will change back to linear. Example: If you are using a elliptical gGradient and than change a color it will turn into a linear gradient. Hi RPC, Welcome to the Affinity Forums. Thanks for the Gif and letting us know! This is a known issue that has been addressed by development and will be in the next beta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelteseth Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Sean P said: Hi RPC, Welcome to the Affinity Forums. Thanks for the Gif and letting us know! This is a known issue that has been addressed by development and will be in the next beta. Nice! This bug drives me crazy Burny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Jon W Posted October 4, 2017 Staff Share Posted October 4, 2017 On 10/2/2017 at 2:24 PM, rubs said: Is it possible to explain the criteria chosen for the fixes? I see a couple ones that were recently posted (which is nice), but there are a myriad important problems that need urgent fixes. For example, Save As and other Save / Open dialogs still don't remember locations adequately. This is absolutely non-standard in Windows and incredibly annoying. It's quite a simple fix, but remains to be done despite requests from many users. Thanks. Hi rubs, We're currently working on this - expect a fix in the next (or next again) beta. Jon SrPx, Alfred, Patrick Connor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubs Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, Jon W said: Hi rubs, We're currently working on this - expect a fix in the next (or next again) beta. Jon Thanks for answering! Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubs Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hi, What about this? Just select all objects then group them -- some objects will disappear (in fact they are moved to outside the artboard). No constraints are used whatsoever. Will this be fixed soon? Thanks. Bug - objects disappear when grouping.afdesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Sean P Posted October 5, 2017 Staff Share Posted October 5, 2017 26 minutes ago, rubs said: Hi, What about this? Just select all objects then group them -- some objects will disappear (in fact they are moved to outside the artboard). No constraints are used whatsoever. Will this be fixed soon? Thanks. Bug - objects disappear when grouping.afdesign This is a known issue that is with development to fix. I've passed your file onto development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hi, Thanks for the latest Beta version...fantastic effort as usual by the Affinity Team....I am impressed! It's getting harder to find obvious bugs...well..with this version But....There is this little event.... I have been using it this week to do some 'inking' with the stabiliser tool. but when I import a file (PSD output from Sketchbook Pro 8.50) I keep getting a 'temporary' visual rectangle on the screen.. It's occurred 3 times in last 2 days. It can be Black or White as in the sample attached. Switch to Outline mode and it's gone... Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.4 2.2371 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...
Staff Sean P Posted October 6, 2017 Staff Share Posted October 6, 2017 11 hours ago, Stuart_R said: Hi, Thanks for the latest Beta version...fantastic effort as usual by the Affinity Team....I am impressed! It's getting harder to find obvious bugs...well..with this version But....There is this little event.... I have been using it this week to do some 'inking' with the stabiliser tool. but when I import a file (PSD output from Sketchbook Pro 8.50) I keep getting a 'temporary' visual rectangle on the screen.. It's occurred 3 times in last 2 days. It can be Black or White as in the sample attached. Switch to Outline mode and it's gone... Hi Stuart, Does it occur every time you open the same PSD or is it very occasionally? Would you be able to attach an offending PSD please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartRc Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Sean P said: Hi Stuart, Does it occur every time you open the same PSD or is it very occasionally? Would you be able to attach an offending PSD please? Hi Sean, I have attached the working file (I did some more work on the file itself unfortunately..) The issue is intermittent and disappears when you toggle outline mode (easy work around). It has occurred on a couple of files...I have been trying to re-create it this morning without success. Current project workflow = Initial Sketch Sketchbook Pro (8.5 [recent update]); save as PSD (default SP save), open in Affinity Designer Beta. and occasionally you see the previous image upload on the screen (but the colour of the rectangle can change!) ...good luck with this one inktober-06-sword2.zip Affinity Version 1 (10.6) Affinity Version 2.4.2 All (Designer | Photo | Publisher) Beta; 2.4 2.2371 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...
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