Chezqui Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Q1 How do I merge down? Is it just dragging which embeds the layer in another layer or is it possible to actually merge layers? Q2 Why do I get a new layer each time I paint in pixel persona? Sorry to ask such newb questions but as an Illustrator and Photoshop user for 30 years, old habits die hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AffinityJules Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1. To merge down select that option in the layers tab. 2. Sorry, I don't know. Quote Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe. These are not my own words but I sure like this quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdefence Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Chezqui said: Q2 Why do I get a new layer each time I paint in pixel persona? You aren't in Pixel persona, you are in Designer Persona and you are using the vector brush. 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...
firstdefence Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 If you are using Affinity Designer you cannot merge down. 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...
Chezqui Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 4 hours ago, firstdefence said: You aren't in Pixel persona, you are in Designer Persona and you are using the vector brush. Pretty sure this is pixel persona. I must be using the wrong terminology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezqui Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 4 hours ago, AffinityJules said: 1. To merge down select that option in the layers tab. 2. Sorry, I don't know. Ca you do me a screenshot of where that option is please. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezqui Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 4 hours ago, firstdefence said: If you are using Affinity Designer you cannot merge down. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AffinityJules Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, Chezqui said: Ca you do me a screenshot of where that option is please. Thanks First we need to clarify which affinity product you're using? Quote Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe. These are not my own words but I sure like this quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, AffinityJules said: First we need to clarify which affinity product you're using? The Designer icon in @Chezqui’s screenshot answers that question: 26 minutes ago, Chezqui said: Pretty sure this is pixel persona. Chezqui 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...
AffinityJules Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Alfred said: The Designer icon in @Chezqui’s screenshot answers that question: Yes...for those who use Designer, but as I do not I wasn't sure. Alfred 1 Quote Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe. These are not my own words but I sure like this quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezqui Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, AffinityJules said: First we need to clarify which affinity product you're using? Affinity Designer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AffinityJules Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Just now, Chezqui said: Affinity Designer In that case I am of no help. Quote Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe. These are not my own words but I sure like this quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezqui Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 minute ago, AffinityJules said: In that case I am of no help. Cheers anahoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 17 minutes ago, Chezqui said: Affinity Designer Q1 I don’t know if this will help you sort out your multiple pixel layers, but in AD there’s a ‘Merge Curves’ option on the Geometry submenu of the Layers menu: Q2 If the currently selected layer is a pixel layer, further painting should go on the same layer. Without seeing your project file I’ve no idea why it’s working differently for you. 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...
Chezqui Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Alfred said: Q1 I don’t know if this will help you sort out your multiple pixel layers, but in AD there’s a ‘Merge Curves’ option on the Geometry submenu of the Layers menu: Q2 If the currently selected layer is a pixel layer, further painting should go on the same layer. Without seeing your project file I’ve no idea why it’s working differently for you. A2 Magic! that is the answer. I wasn't on a pixel layer. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 14 hours ago, Chezqui said: A2 Magic! that is the answer. I wasn't on a pixel layer. Thank you. Thanks for the feedback! In your original post you wrote On 9/28/2019 at 10:28 AM, Chezqui said: Q2 Why do I get a new layer each time I paint in pixel persona? and I took “each time” to mean even if you were already on a pixel layer, which is why I said I’d no idea why further painting wasn’t going on the same layer. 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...
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