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Hello,

 

I need to remove the backgrounds of around 100 images like this... I can draw the path and insert the image into the path easy enough, but I can't figure out how to add extra paths to remove the background from the holes. I've done a few using pixel mode and the {W} tool which is OK, but I'm sure there is a simple way to do this with the Pen tool to give sharper edges? I see that I can't convert a path to a selection yet as that would seemingly solve the problem.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.5ad8a3d5472cb_ScreenRecording2018-04-19at03_04pm.thumb.gif.c0a75dfa774cc786a7ad2b3412b1a384.gif

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Hi Magic Mark not Mike,

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

Draw all paths first including the holes, then subtract these paths (holes) from the main shape path using boolean operations (menu Layer ▸ Geometry ▸ Subtract or using the respective icon in the main toolbar). Convert the resulting path to a selection or keep it as a clipping path as you see fit.

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5 minutes ago, MEB said:

Hi Magic Mark not Mike,

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

Draw all paths first including the holes, then subtract these paths (holes) from the main shape path using boolean operations (menu Layer ▸ Geometry ▸ Subtract or using the respective icon in the main toolbar). Convert the resulting path to a selection or keep it as a clipping path as you see fit.

 

Thanks for the edit... I was wondering what Boolean was!


That's perfect, I just selected all and chose combine in the Geometry menu, then clipped to the original image and worked a treat, thank you so much. That's the most complicated image so the rest will be a piece of cake. \

 

I had my money down that you'd be the first to reply too, you helped me previously in record time! Affinity Ninja :ph34r:

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