CFeleki Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I just downloaded the new update for Affinity Photo and it is extremely slow with what I would consider basic functions (ie. curves, exporting etc). The program constantly freezes when trying to use the gradient tool, and any filters (ie haze removal), unable to access tone mapping persona without having to force quite the program. I can barely edit a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted September 13, 2019 Staff Share Posted September 13, 2019 Hi CFeleki, Welcome to Affinity Forums Please try the following: press and hold ctrl while launching the application until a Clear User Data dialog appears. Keep the first three checkboxes ticked only and press Clear. Try the program again. Are you able to access tone mapping and is all the rest working as it should or it's still slow? If that's the case go to Affinity Photo Preferences, Performance section and disable/untick Enable Metal compute acceleration. Check if the app is still lagging/slow. Do you mind attaching your Mac specs please (menu Apple > About this Mac). Keep the Serial Number hidden/out of the capture. Thanks. Chris B 1 Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFeleki Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thanks MEB for the quick reply. I have done as you asked, including enabling Metal Compute Acceleration. Yesterday I also re-installed the program... as of this morning it seems to be running better, but I have not had a chance to sit down and work yet. I have been able to to enter tone mapping, the program did not freeze when trying to do some of the same actions as I had before, however I have only one photo open at the moment. I will update you later today if things seem to be slowing down again. My Mac specs are Thanks again. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFeleki Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Hi again, Things seem to be getting worse, trying to use the paint brush to apply a mask will sometimes crash the computer, When I try to flatten a document I am getting the checkerboard background for no image... I have actually upgraded my computer to a solid state drive and upped the RAM, and the program seem worse then ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MEB Posted October 1, 2019 Staff Share Posted October 1, 2019 Hi CFeleki, Currently do you have Metal Compute Acceleration enabled (ticked) or disabled in Affinity Photo Preferences, Performance section? Do you mind attaching the document that when flattened becomes empty/no image please? I can provide an upload link if you wish to keep the file private - just let me know. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software | Affinity Quick Reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFeleki Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 I do have Metal Compute ticked. Here is the file, it is not flattened at the moment. This morning, when I tried to flatten there was no problem, however last night I tried 4 times and it always came out with the checker pattern. It seems that the first file I work on will go somewhat smoothly for a bit, and then things will start to glitch, slow down, or freeze. If I close everything sometimes it will be back to ok, or it will still not run smoothly... Yesterday the program restarted my computer unexpectedly twice. The major slow downs seemed to start when I tried to create layer masks in an adjustment layer. I used the paint brush tool to modify the adjustment layer and often there would be a significant lag, or the computer would shut down. Previously this would happen with the dodge and burn tools as well. Side note, I have also noticed that the denoise options do not work... kristen.tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFeleki Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 I did notice today that there is a new update, not sure I want to update with all that seems to be going on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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