Line Tool missing

[Jobst]

Hi,

This program has the potential to become a Photoshop-killer. It is neat and offers lots of possibilities, but I didn’t find a line-tool. I would suggest to put it into the container for rectangle tool.

Kind regards

Jobst

[MEB]

Hello Jobst,

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

You can use the Pen Tool to draw straight lines. You can also switch the mode to Line Mode in the context toolbar to draw exclusively straight lines with it.

[Jobst]

Yes, you can draw a single line with the Pen Tool. But it becomes complicated, if you want to draw 2 parallel lines, for example. With the Pen Tool these lines become connected, and I don’t know how to avoid this

[MEB]

Just press ESC, and the pen will start a new line. To quickly duplicate the line change to the Move tool select it then press ⌘ (cmd) and drag a duplicate.

[JustRob]

I've also been wondering about drawing straight lines, so this info has helped. Thanks