TheSheep Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hi, I'm new to Affinity Designer (v 1.6.5 mac) so sorry if this is has been mentioned somewhere on the forum I've followed the suggested method(s) (as stated in a tuts) and it's not working as expected? I select the 2 nodes I want to join to make one shape with the node tool then holding down the shift key the 2 nodes go blue as expected see image: I then select and press the Join Curves tool and this happens? (I've also tried the close curve tool and that closes 2 red nodes, can we change the red nodes? If not can we have the option to change the red nodes) Now I could be the idiot here, but I want it to join the 2 blue nodes I've selected and for love nor money I can't get it to work. Please can someone help, or is this an issue as I've literally spent 2 days trying to figure this out with tuts, forums and trials. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdefence Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hi Sean you cannot join a mid point node to an end node, if you try it will jump to an end node. Gabe and TheSheep 2 Quote iMac 27" 2019 Somona 14.3.1, iMac 27" Affinity Designer, Photo & Publisher V1 & V2, Adobe, Inkscape, Vectorstyler, Blender, C4D, Sketchup + more... XP-Pen Artist-22E, - iPad Pro 12.9 (Please refrain from licking the screen while using this forum) Affinity Help - Affinity Desktop Tutorials - Feedback - FAQ - most asked questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Gabe Posted January 11, 2019 Staff Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hi @TheSheep, Welcome to the forums. A node cannot have more than 2 connections, so you cannot join the third line on an existing node. Joining lines will always join the "free" node. It's the same for closed shapes. You cannot join 2 closed shapes. Thanks, Gabe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSheep Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, GabrielM said: Hi @TheSheep, Welcome to the forums. A node cannot have more than 2 connections, so you cannot join the third line on an existing node. Joining lines will always join the "free" node. It's the same for closed shapes. You cannot join 2 closed shapes. Thanks, Gabe. Hi @GabrielM, Thank you for your reply, really appreciate it. I think I get what you mean. These are just lines at the moment as I'm trying to trace a picture. So is there no way of joining 2 nodes together to form one shape or do you have to trace it with the pen tool in one complete go (which i'm finding awkward with detailed areas)? Cheers, Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Gabe Posted January 11, 2019 Staff Share Posted January 11, 2019 There is a way, but you would need to "expand curve". However, after you expand stroke you will not have the same control if you plan to change it at a later point: TinyTake by MangoApps-11-01-2019-02-54-01.mp4 TheSheep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSheep Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Awesome THANK YOU!!!! That's perfect for what I need, you are a true life saver! I only need an image at the end of the trace, I'll adjust and sort before doing that. I produce music so I like to make my own record/cd sleeves and I'm a nerd haha. I used to use Ai/Ps but after a bust up with Adobe I found this wonderful tool and would never go back (I'm also telling everyone I know about AD/AP). Thanks again Gabe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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