Gaylord Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, LondonSquirrel said: Perhaps those of us who need it could arrange a 'send Serif a pair of scissors' day. The scissor is mightier than the pen. Great idea. I'm in. We need to nail down the address and the date to mail them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 3:28 PM, Gaylord said: Is there another way to communicate with Serif? It would be nice to have an acknowledgement of this request. Serif usually does not comment on requests for functions - this has been mentioned many times on the forum. Quote Affinity Store (MSI/EXE): Affinity Suite (ADe, APh, APu) 2.4.0.2301 Dell OptiPlex 7060, i5-8500 3.00 GHz, 16 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630, Dell P2417H 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Dell Latitude E5570, i5-6440HQ 2.60 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics 530, 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Intel NUC5PGYH, Pentium N3700 2.40 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics, EIZO EV2456 1920 x 1200, Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1, Build 19043.2130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSprocket Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I find the Node Tool [A] does everything I need for surgical cuts. I did the same in AI—rarely using the knife or scissors, and Affinity takes a little different approach, but with some investigating and futzing (outside of melt-down times) it is doable nicely. Finding how to join lines again—another story. Hopefully in the Workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, iSprocket said: Finding how to join lines again—another story. Joining lines is also achieved with the Node Tool. When you select two or more unclosed curves you should find that the ‘Join’ option on the Context toolbar becomes active. iSprocket 1 Quote Alfred Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for Windows • Windows 10 Home/Pro Affinity Designer/Photo/Publisher 2 for iPad • iPadOS 17.4.1 (iPad 7th gen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaylord Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Yes I have used that work around. But what I think we would all like is for an open vector line to be treated as an enclosed shape, when both ends touch another vector line. Also to simply trim a line where it crosses another. Closing a vector gives various and usually unwanted results. With foresight and planning, closed shapes can be created on different overlapping layers thus hiding the overlap, or use the boolean tools. But the boolean tools also do not offer the result we want. It becomes like painting a picture in reverse of the back side of glass. It takes lots of practice and visualization. There has to be a way to mail a bunch of scissors to Serif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSprocket Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Alfred said: Joining lines is also achieved with the Node Tool. When you select two or more unclosed curves you should find that the ‘Join’ option on the Context toolbar becomes active. I just found that out. To 'join' is to make an edited curve object complete, and what I used to call in my AI days—'a legitimate form'. Thanks! Edited October 14, 2021 by iSprocket Clarity Alfred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSprocket Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Gaylord said: Yes I have used that work around. But what I think we would all like is for an open vector line to be treated as an enclosed shape, when both ends touch another vector line. Also to simply trim a line where it crosses another. Closing a vector gives various and usually unwanted results. With foresight and planning, closed shapes can be created on different overlapping layers thus hiding the overlap, or use the boolean tools. But the boolean tools also do not offer the result we want. It becomes like painting a picture in reverse of the back side of glass. It takes lots of practice and visualization. There has to be a way to mail a bunch of scissors to Serif. Well, I'm sure you have various purposes, but I manage well with noding out a piece, and joining into a new curve. Been doing that in AI for decades, and AD seems to be more interestingly similar. No scissors/knife required by me, but by all means—go for it—I can always use options too. We all work differently anyhow, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMZ80 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 3 years after this thread was started and still no Knife tool... Thanks Serif! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klab Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 September 2022 and still nothing? WTH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fde101 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I think they might be working on creating a scalpel tool instead, which can support more precise edits when in steady hands. Since it would be unique in the industry they are taking their time to make sure it is done correctly. transitdiagrams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitdiagrams Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 A knife tool would be just perfect +1 Quote PS: If you like maps you might also have a look at this community!PPS: Want to know more about me and my ways? Head over to an Affinity Spotlight article about me and my maps!PPPS: Do you love public transit and transit maps too? Then have a look at my home-made collection of transit maps under www.instagram.com/transitdiagrams or www.twitter.com/transitdiagrams. PPPPS: Other works than transit maps can be found here www.behance.net/chrisneuherz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaylord Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I am glad to read that this thread is still alive. Should we jointly draft a written request, and all send it to… ? With scissors of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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