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I can change a node from smooth to sharp via a modifier key but not vice versa. To change a sharp node to smooth I must go to the pen tool, drag out the handles and then go back to my other tool, albeit I change tools very quickly via my own shortcuts. However, changing tools is a much slower process than simply using a modifier key. I hope you can add this feature sometime in the future.

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On 11/12/2018 at 2:11 AM, Jim Monson said:

I can change a node from smooth to sharp via a modifier key but not vice versa. To change a sharp node to smooth I must go to the pen tool, drag out the handles and then go back to my other tool, albeit I change tools very quickly via my own shortcuts. However, changing tools is a much slower process than simply using a modifier key. I hope you can add this feature sometime in the future.

Agreed. It is a pointless and a frustrating workflow. Some inputs from professional designers and user experience designers would catch these annoying hurdles before the beta of release 1.0. Oh? Version 1.0 was released years ago? 😣

 

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On 11/12/2018 at 1:11 AM, Jim Monson said:

I can change a node from smooth to sharp via a modifier key but not vice versa. To change a sharp node to smooth I must go to the pen tool, drag out the handles and then go back to my other tool, albeit I change tools very quickly via my own shortcuts. However, changing tools is a much slower process than simply using a modifier key. I hope you can add this feature sometime in the future.

Using Node Tool on a Mac, hold down ctrl key and click on a sharp node to make it smooth.

Using Pen Tool on a Mac, hold down cmd + ctrl and click on a sharp node to make it smooth.

 

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Great, anon2, and many thanks. I should have tried all of the modifiers since if one worked (OPT) then the others or a combo of them should have been obvious. Affinity would not do the one without the other. You have made my day!

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If it helps someone using Windows. Right Mouse and Left Click on node = Convert to smooth node

I think it works better if you work with a mouse, I tried and it worked with a mouse.

I use Wacom and could not make it work for some reason.

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