jonfuller1004 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I have a font that I like and I have made a big J I would like to take the top of the J (the line in this font) and split it from the bottom section so that i can float it above how do i do this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonfuller1004 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 I am trying to split it up and have an example here, I am clicking subtract, but it is just removing the red section from the image, not the part of the A that it is over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted April 6, 2015 Staff Share Posted April 6, 2015 Currently you can only perform boolean operations between shapes. So you must draw a closed shape, covering the area you want to remove from the letter, and only then perform the subtract boolean operation. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonfuller1004 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 So I can't draw a straight line with the pen tool and use that to brake apart my shape I have to use a defined shape ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted April 6, 2015 Staff Share Posted April 6, 2015 If you are using boolean operations yes, you must draw a closed shape. Other way to tackle this would be to convert the letter to curves, and then break the nodes where you need. Delete the segments you don't want and close the resulting gaps on the letter. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonfuller1004 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 OK that might work make the latter above have to extra nodes and delete the space between? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted April 6, 2015 Staff Share Posted April 6, 2015 You don't have to create extra nodes. You can simply move them to where you want. Check the image below for an explanation of both methods. The first method is quicker and easier (on the left). On the second method you may have to drag a selection marquee around the segments to delete them, since they will be hard to see, after you break the points. You can also change the view mode to outline (press ⌘ (cmd) + Y) to help you visualise the paths better. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonfuller1004 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 OK I sww well I just want to take a small piece off of either end of the middle section so I'll do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted April 6, 2015 Staff Share Posted April 6, 2015 Please check my post #7 again. I edited it a little because i misunderstood you question on post #6. Yes you can do what you were suggesting, but there's still no need to create new nodes, you can move the existing ones to where you want. Sorry the mess :( Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonfuller1004 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thanks mate so helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonfuller1004 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 You don't have to create extra nodes. You can simply move them to where you want. Check the image below for an explanation of both methods. letter.png The first method is quicker and easier (on the left). On the second method you may have to drag a selection marquee around the segments to delete them, since they will be hard to see, after you break the points. You can also change the view mode to outline (press ⌘ (cmd) + Y) to help you visualise the paths better. if you know of a tut on breaking points be great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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