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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/

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Affinity Photo 1.10.5 Affinity Design 1.10.5 
Affinity Publisher 2, Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 and betas.

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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 !

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