How exactly does AP connect with AD?

[Shadowflash0]

So, I currently use AD to make vector/raster artwork (absolutely love it, btw). I keep hearing people say that AP and AD mesh seamlessly together and that the two are powerful together, but I've never seen or heard any distinct examples. Any examples, preferably ones pertaining to digital artists, would be appreciated. (and preferably before the 16th, please. I'd like to pick up the cool free stuff if I do decide to get AP xD)

[toltec]

The two programs share a common file format, so anything you create in one, can be edited in the other. So create an image in Designer, load it into Photo, liquify or distort it and then seamlessly back into Designer.

 

I can't give any specific examples for you, but Photo has many more bitmap editing features, like filters, masking, blurring, sharpening, noise reduction and so forth. You can also warp (liquify) images.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[R C-R]

In terms of how they actually connect, there is an "Edit in Photo..." item on Affinity Designer's File menu & an "Edit in Designer..." one in Photo. Using them you can switch back & forth between the two apps seamlessly, although it is advisable to save the document before switching.

[toltec]

1 minute ago, R C-R said:

although it is advisable to save the document before switching.

 

Oh ye of little faith !

[Alfred]

5 hours ago, toltec said:

The two programs share a common file format, so anything you create in one, can be edited in the other.

 

In particular, this allows you to edit features which can only be added in the other program. For example, live filters can be added in Photo and then edited in Designer, and text on a path can be added in Designer and then edited in Photo.

 

[R C-R]

11 minutes ago, toltec said:

Oh ye of little faith !

I used to have more faith in not saving before switching before MEB or one of the other staff mentioned the possibility of losing some editing steps when doing that. I do not remember the details but I think it had something to do with using the History panel, Snapshots, or undos in one app & then switching back to the other.

 

Regardless, saving one's work frequently is always advisable.

[toltec]

Just now, R C-R said:

Regardless, saving one's work frequently is always advisable.

 

Speaking as someone who lost his faith years ago "You are 100% right"