Morp pasted layer by holding Ctrl and dragging an edge

[Sempervivum]

Hallo,

in Photoshop Elements I was used to do the following:

• Make a selection
• Copy selection
• Paste selection
• Hold Ctrl and draw a corner - see attachment

In this way it was easy to warp the object or layer.

However this doesn't work in Affinity - holding Ctrl has no effect.

Is there an alternative way to do the same?

Best regards - Ulrich

[toltec]

15 hours ago, Sempervivum said:

Hallo,

in Photoshop Elements I was used to do the following:

• Make a selection
• Copy selection
• Paste selection
• Hold Ctrl and draw a corner - see attachment

In this way it was easy to warp the object or layer.

However this doesn't work in Affinity - holding Ctrl has no effect.

Is there an alternative way to do the same?

Best regards - Ulrich

 

 

Hi Ulrich

 

In Affinity Photo (you can't do it in Designer)

 

To do this on a separate layer.

 

Make a selection

Duplicate the selection. Layer > Duplicate. (This creates a new layer)

De-select. Select > Deselect. (Important !)

Click on the Perspective Tool

Perspective Tool

Drag the handles.

 

You can also use the Mesh Warp tool (in the same tool group) for more curvy distortions.

 

Mesh Warp Tool

 

You can also use the Mesh Warp tool on the background image without having to make and duplicate a selection. Select the  Mesh Warp tool and just double click on the image to add control points (with handles). As below. The more control points you add, the more control you have.

 

[Sempervivum]

Hallo Toltec,

many thanks for these hints. I know the perspective tool well but it didn't come across my mind to use it for warping a layer containing a pasted selection.

Will try the mesh warp tool next.

Best regards - Ulrich