A Bit Disappointed in the Lack of Saving Ability in Trial

[Togo]

Its most unfortunate that the ability to save a file in the Trial program in the native Affinity format is NOT available. 

I mean, what is the fear here? Is Serif afraid that someone will be able to actually use a native Affinity file after the trial is over and get pages of work for free? If the trial expires then so does the usefulness of the file in that native format. As it is, I spent about 2 hours playing with the program to see if it would work for me and after seeing that I liked it it would have been pretty nice after buying the program if my work would at least have been saved so that I could continue where I left off.

Guess now I will have to start over again. BIG bummer!

I understand restricting the export function as you did but why the "save as" function?  Silly, in my opinion.

I have now taken pause before buying the program after this. I still may buy it (because I liked it) after a few weeks and I have cooled off but it really left an unpleasant taste in my mouth today.

 

td

[Alfred]

The sample files are locked, for copyright reasons, in both the retail version and the trial version. As far as I know, however, you should be able to save and/or export your own files from the trial version: it’s only meant to be time-limited, not crippled in terms of functionality.

[Togo]

Oh man,..great. Just great.

So I used the sample as my starting template. Then reworked it with my edits and artwork. Figured I could save it as a new file name. But it would not even let me do that!

Lesson learned I guess.

I need to cool off a bit though. I'm on the fence about buying it.

I DO thank you for your kind and quick reply.

Thanks man.

 

td

[Fixx]

7 hours ago, Togo said:

So I used the sample as my starting template. Then reworked it with my edits and artwork. Figured I could save it as a new file name. But it would not even let me do that!

Can you copy the contents of open file to a new document? That should be saveable.

[walt.farrell]

4 hours ago, Fixx said:

Can you copy the contents of open file to a new document?

No, you can't. The Affinity samples are locked against Save, Export, and Copy/Cut.

[Pšenda]

8 hours ago, walt.farrell said:

The Affinity samples are locked against Save, Export, and Copy/Cut.

Only then does it make sense. Too bad this is not yet available to users.

[Ron P.]

9 hours ago, walt.farrell said:

No, you can't. The Affinity samples are locked against Save, Export, and Copy/Cut.

When did they start prohibiting us from downloading those Samples found in the Welcome Dialog? I know I've downloaded them in the past. Why would they have the file sizes posted under them along with the little cloud icons?

[walt.farrell]

7 minutes ago, Ron P. said:

When did they start prohibiting us from downloading those Samples found in the Welcome Dialog? I know I've downloaded them in the past. Why would they have the file sizes posted under them along with the little cloud icons?

You can download them. Having downloaded them you can play with them and modify them. But you cannot save any modifications nor can you copy any of their copyrighted materials and use them in your own designs.

[AlainP]

8 minutes ago, Ron P. said:

When did they start prohibiting us from downloading those Samples found in the Welcome Dialog? I know I've downloaded them in the past. Why would they have the file sizes posted under them along with the little cloud icons?

You still can download them, but cannot use "Save" or "Save as".

[Ron P.]

I just tried in both the release and beta versions. I get an X over the cloud symbol, no way to download. Before clicking on the cloud would initiate the download.

Never mind, I see where it finally started to download. Crappy snail internet.

[walt.farrell]

17 minutes ago, Ron P. said:

Never mind, I see where it finally started to download.

In 1.7 (vs 1.6) there's a blue progress bar. Previously the progress was shown around the cloud icon, which many users missed or misinterpreted.

If you click on the cloud with the red X, you're cancelling the operation that is in-progress.

[Togo]

Well I decided to purchase it. I really like this program. There are a few areas where I would love to see some improvements. The way it handles text is "ok" but there are some oddities that should be worked out in future versions. It's not always logical in how it handles spacing etc. Color editing/management is also off putting at times.  This is not the spot to post the issues but rather just wanted to mention the fact that there are some areas that could use some improvement.

One thing I can honestly say is that I have NOT really had to look at a manual for most of the functions and that is amazing in and of itself! This a very well designed program and extremely robust. I'm very happy I made the switch to this program and will not look back.

td

 

[jmwellborn]

Glad you chose Affinity, @Togo.  If, like many of us, you get stuck somewhere with something, do post in these forums.  There are so many really helpful people, most definitely including  the Affinity moderators and tech support staff, who will be glad to help you.