Thanks for the video! Is there a way to show the length of a line while drawing it? Can you even type in a measurement (while drawing) to achieve a specific length like you can in other software like AutoCAD or SketchUp?
Always good to have an X-Y zero point, much like laying out the foundation of a building; line lengths or dimensions for other objects can usually be entered via a dialog box, then it's just a matter of moving/snapping the object to its location.
How to change in affinity mm or cm into inches in the program I began using digital program and choose affinity designer as my first program. I saw this video a thought you can give me to do so. Thanks for answer or send me a ref tutorial about it. Grettings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Thanks for the video Dave. Also, you can also switch to outline view when trying to align objects. By the way, I did try to lighten up my artboard to use as a pasteboard but it doesn't work on my machine. When I drag off an object off the artboard into the pasteboard, it doesn't show at all even after changing the colour as you recommended.
Sorry, that one is outside my experience. I would have to default to standard math (C = π D) ·/· .25 = a quarter curve, but that could be the wrong way to go about it too.
@@DaveConrey thanks for your reply. I’ve resorted to low tech and by using Ctrl 1 or Ctrl 8 the screen displays in actual size and then I literally put my IRL ruler up to it and rotate it around the curve as I would on piece of paper. Not exact but will suffice for my needs. Thanks for the video.
Hi Dave I’m a newby and getting on in years. Have you any idea if this would work on a circle as I am having trouble keeping the size of the circle a constant size all the way around.
Hello, So I want to just draw a line and get a measurement on it, can I do that? I want to draw exact measured lines to create a pattern draft for clothing, and I need to have specifically measured lines. I am using Affinity Designer.
The most accurate way would be to draw the line and then with it selected, use the Transform Palette to keep out the exact measurement needed. If you need a demo, I’m doing a Q&A episode on Monday. Look out for that.
This is my same issue. I design and make leather handbags. I do the hard copy first then upload them into AD. I need all of my pattern pieces as you know with clothes to be exact measurements. I also teach some of my designs. I need to export them into PDF format and make sure they are to scale. Thank you for great videos. I know lots of designers are using AD because CAD are expensive so AD is a great choice. Do you have or can you do something specific to fashion and accessories?
Dave! Much love man. Thanks for looking out. And yes my experience level is in the negatives but I’m making my way up; well at least I’m trying to lol. I gotta buy you a coffee. 4 real LBC
Things can look weird/odd when the line is outside/centered/inside, even as the line measures correct. Lines that butt to a box might look thinker because of this… great video Dave!
Dear Dave how are you? I have a problem In affinity designer. I was making a basic geometric shape in one to one (scale) 6cm x 3cm, I know how to use the ruler on Affinity, (from the corner and drag it to the drawing in order to measure the eighth and length). Yet measuring the drawing with a "tape measure" when printed on a A4 paper is not 1/1, which means 6.3 x 3.2cm. How come? can you please help me? Regards
Is there a way to print the dimensions instead of just displaying them on the screen? I use Specees plugin on Illustrator and CorelDraw also has a dimensional tool that allows you to draw the actual line with the measures of the object.
Hi great video. I would like to know if I’m uploading and tracing my pattern pieces into AF what do I need to do to make sure they print to scale? I have been asking this question and seem to not get any answers. I’m a handbag pattern designer. I do all of my designs by hand, then upload them into AF to digitize them by using the pen tool. I need them to print out to size correctly. What settings should I use to export them in? What points should I use to trace them, and what settings should I use to scan them in correctly? Currently I upload and print then out in 300 dpi.
Isn’t there a possibility to just set the properties of a line or a square…with numbers? I am new to this program but used AutoCad in the 90’s and even then you could just type in the exact parameters for a line or a square and then put them in place and move them around as objects…not being possible to be accidentally changed…I guess there must be a way in this program to achieve this…🤔
Man, what a pain to create/modify objects! You'd think it would be something simple enough like selecting an object and have a box appear in the Menu/Tools where you can then input the exact coordinates. Macromedia Freehand used to have that until %#@& Adobe acquired and then killed the program. Rat bastards.
Sorry, but you made a small rookie mistake, the guy that sent the file did not tell you where the baseline was in that line. Normally, it is treated as the centre line of the object unless otherwise indicated. So, you are explaining where the centre line might be and therefore having different results in your measurements. Finally, you were right to indicate that he had some alignment issues in his drawing, hence the possible mismatch.
If you have more questions about dimensions and alignment, let me know.
Thanks for the video! Is there a way to show the length of a line while drawing it? Can you even type in a measurement (while drawing) to achieve a specific length like you can in other software like AutoCAD or SketchUp?
What a hero! So nice to watch a video that gets straight to the point.
No pun intended. 😉
Thanks for watching.
Always good to have an X-Y zero point, much like laying out the foundation of a building; line lengths or dimensions for other objects can usually be entered via a dialog box, then it's just a matter of moving/snapping the object to its location.
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Thank you. Needed this help.
late reply, but thanks for watching.
Thanks so much Dave. So easy when you know how but so frustrating when you feel sure something must be possible but no idea how. 👍👍👍
Glad to help. The only way out of that problem is through. Little accomplishments and wins over time until you become an expert. ;)
Great tutorial. I did use workarounds…….this is great! Thanks.
Happy to help.
How to change in affinity mm or cm into inches in the program I began using digital program and choose affinity designer as my first program. I saw this video a thought you can give me to do so.
Thanks for answer or send me a ref tutorial about it. Grettings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
late reply, but thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video Dave. Also, you can also switch to outline view when trying to align objects. By the way, I did try to lighten up my artboard to use as a pasteboard but it doesn't work on my machine. When I drag off an object off the artboard into the pasteboard, it doesn't show at all even after changing the colour as you recommended.
Hmm, that’s curios.
Any help measuring a curve please? I trying to make garment patterns
Sorry, that one is outside my experience. I would have to default to standard math (C = π D) ·/· .25 = a quarter curve, but that could be the wrong way to go about it too.
@@DaveConrey thanks for your reply. I’ve resorted to low tech and by using Ctrl 1 or Ctrl 8 the screen displays in actual size and then I literally put my IRL ruler up to it and rotate it around the curve as I would on piece of paper. Not exact but will suffice for my needs. Thanks for the video.
Helps a lot, Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Hi Dave I’m a newby and getting on in years. Have you any idea if this would work on a circle as I am having trouble keeping the size of the circle a constant size all the way around.
Not sure which direction you mean, but try using a combination of Cmnd, Option , and Shift. Each provides a different result
Holy crap, thank you! I scoured the Affinity Help thingy and couldn't figure this out. Thanks!!
late reply, but thanks for watching.
Perfect, thanks Dave.
You’re welcome
How do you get “rulers” on Mac, specifically an IPod pro?
Unfortunately no rulers on ipod versions, but I'm late to this, so I'm assuming you've found that out already.
Hello, So I want to just draw a line and get a measurement on it, can I do that? I want to draw exact measured lines to create a pattern draft for clothing, and I need to have specifically measured lines. I am using Affinity Designer.
The most accurate way would be to draw the line and then with it selected, use the Transform Palette to keep out the exact measurement needed. If you need a demo, I’m doing a Q&A episode on Monday. Look out for that.
This is my same issue. I design and make leather handbags. I do the hard copy first then upload them into AD. I need all of my pattern pieces as you know with clothes to be exact measurements. I also teach some of my designs. I need to export them into PDF format and make sure they are to scale. Thank you for great videos. I know lots of designers are using AD because CAD are expensive so AD is a great choice. Do you have or can you do something specific to fashion and accessories?
Good stuff Dave! Bring back some more Affinity videos 🙏 Even these short ones are fantastic! 😁
Could happen.
@@DaveConrey That would be great!
I’m working off an ipad for on the go. Does the Affinity app allow for the ruler to be shown?
I believe so, but I don’t have access to the app right now to check.
@@DaveConrey :) that gives me hope let me know when you get a chance I appreciate you
So very helpful!
Thanks!
You’re welcome.
Dave! Much love man. Thanks for looking out. And yes my experience level is in the negatives but I’m making my way up; well at least I’m trying to lol. I gotta buy you a coffee. 4 real LBC
562 represent
Things can look weird/odd when the line is outside/centered/inside, even as the line measures correct. Lines that butt to a box might look thinker because of this… great video Dave!
How do I show these rulers in Affinity 2?
(I’m using the iPad version, if that makes a difference)
Ok, I've run across this problem myself. I don't believe they have rulers in the ipad version, sorry. 😬
Dear Dave how are you?
I have a problem In affinity designer. I was making a basic geometric shape in one to one (scale) 6cm x 3cm, I know how to use the ruler on Affinity, (from the corner and drag it to the drawing in order to measure the eighth and length). Yet measuring the drawing with a "tape measure" when printed on a A4 paper is not 1/1, which means 6.3 x 3.2cm.
How come? can you please help me?
Regards
Late reply, but the best way is to use the Transform Palette. You can get exact measurements that way.
oh my god, thanks this helped alot!
Glad it helped!
Is there a way to print the dimensions instead of just displaying them on the screen? I use Specees plugin on Illustrator and CorelDraw also has a dimensional tool that allows you to draw the actual line with the measures of the object.
I don’t think so, at least not inherently, but I could be wrong about this. Maybe ask the affinity forums.
@@DaveConrey Thank you. I'll try then because I just bought the V2 and am not sure if I'll use it.
Dave, I love you, you saved my ass on this
late reply, but thanks for watching. Happy to help!
Life saver!
Happy to help
Not sure if its possible but I'm looking to do real life size work - and I want to ask, would you treat area tool in the same as obtaining diameters?
I'd have to test it, but should work.
Hi great video. I would like to know if I’m uploading and tracing my pattern pieces into AF what do I need to do to make sure they print to scale? I have been asking this question and seem to not get any answers. I’m a handbag pattern designer. I do all of my designs by hand, then upload them into AF to digitize them by using the pen tool. I need them to print out to size correctly. What settings should I use to export them in? What points should I use to trace them, and what settings should I use to scan them in correctly? Currently I upload and print then out in 300 dpi.
Build your document to scale and high resolution (300 dpi) and you shouldn’t have any problems.
@@DaveConreythank you. I work on my iPad version of AD. Should I use a point of 1?
Isn’t there a possibility to just set the properties of a line or a square…with numbers? I am new to this program but used AutoCad in the 90’s and even then you could just type in the exact parameters for a line or a square and then put them in place and move them around as objects…not being possible to be accidentally changed…I guess there must be a way in this program to achieve this…🤔
yes, in the transform fields. That just takes more effort and some are all about efficiency.
ha, very interesting and not something anyone gives a second thought about but should :)
I definitely took it for granted until this question came up.
Man, what a pain to create/modify objects! You'd think it would be something simple enough like selecting an object and have a box appear in the Menu/Tools where you can then input the exact coordinates. Macromedia Freehand used to have that until %#@& Adobe acquired and then killed the program. Rat bastards.
You can also use the transform palette too,
Sorry, but you made a small rookie mistake, the guy that sent the file did not tell you where the baseline was in that line. Normally, it is treated as the centre line of the object unless otherwise indicated.
So, you are explaining where the centre line might be and therefore having different results in your measurements.
Finally, you were right to indicate that he had some alignment issues in his drawing, hence the possible mismatch.
Thanks for sharing
Waste of time!!! That is not the answer, thanks anyway.
Sorry I couldn’t read your mind. Thanks for watching.