What is a smart node?

[kjs]

And what is it for?

[DM1]

It similar to a smooth node but 'smart' in that affinity determines the shape of the curves required between the nodes.

with pen tool in pen mode, draw a rectangle. Now with node tool convert each corner node to smooth. Now set pen tool to Smart and draw a rectangle same size as before. Note the shapes are the same but no conversion needed.

There's a good description of the various nodes here. https://www.shortcutfoo.com/blog/affinity-designer-pen-and-node-tools-tutorial/

[DerGartner]

I posted in the wrong topic, I'm so sorry

Edited April 4, 2021 by DerGartner
posted in the wrong topic

[Artistsoulinme]

On 10/14/2018 at 5:16 AM, DM1 said:

It similar to a smooth node but 'smart' in that affinity determines the shape of the curves required between the nodes.

with pen tool in pen mode, draw a rectangle. Now with node tool convert each corner node to smooth. Now set pen tool to Smart and draw a rectangle same size as before. Note the shapes are the same but no conversion needed.

There's a good description of the various nodes here. https://www.shortcutfoo.com/blog/affinity-designer-pen-and-node-tools-tutorial/

This link was super helpful.  Incredible this was posted in 2018 but people still finding it all the way in 2021.  Thanks !