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  5 days ago • monsterfox   3 days ago

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  @monsterfox said in frequency: @VectorStyler I tried the Interval function. When dragging the slider left and right, the graph moves up and down unstably, which seems to be a bug. I hope it can be fixed. I will try to improve this.
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  Technical consultation
  18 days ago • monsterfox   8 days ago

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  @Subpath But VS seems to have more settings options. I haven't experienced it deeply yet, but it should be able to handle some more complex graphic scenarios.
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  "Paragraphic" from Lost Minds Software is avaible now
  14 Nov 2024, 21:35 • Subpath   19 days ago

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  Paragraphic continues to update quite quickly, and many new features have been added. While there are still some features I miss, like Boolean modes, it's still a nice little tool and a nice addition to VectorStyler. Here's a great overview video on how all the repeaters in Paragraphic work. Repeaters in Paragraphic
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  Affinity Designer vs VectorStyler
  27 Mar 2024, 11:04 • Baz101   10 Apr 2025, 05:49

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  @lilith said in Affinity Designer vs VectorStyler: In terms of learning, there are a lot of 'AD' video tutorials on YouTube, but almost none video tutorials of 'VS'; So it's difficult for beginners to get started with VS Well, nothing against YouTube videos, VS Vimeo videos have helped me in one case or another. I found them quite good in terms of length and execution, with a brief explanation of one feature. But i think we shouldn't ignore the size of the user base for both programs, which is probably one of the reasons why there are more videos for Affinity. Many YouTube tutorials are also created with the intention of making a few bucks, which only makes sense with a sufficiently large audience. One shouldn't underestimate the work that a tutorial, a YouTube video, requires. I also think that potential VS users should watch Illustrator videos instead, as many things work similarly. Not knowing Illustrator, because I didn't like it (this was before the subscription), was my biggest hurdle when getting started. I came from Corel Draw. So, in my opinion, VectorStyler is more for people who already have some advanced knowledge of creating vector graphics. Beginners can also easily be referred to the tutorial section here in the forum, where they can get a good overview of the options and how to use them.
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  What tools are efficient for drawing curves In one step？
  26 Mar 2025, 11:43 • lilith   5 Apr 2025, 09:48

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  @Daniel said in What tools are efficient for drawing curves In one step？: Cubic bezier - Has two points, start and end, and four control handles, 2 each. The so called "pen tool". Not quite. Not quite - each segment of a true Cubic Bézier has two control points, one for each end - you often see two control points at a handle because there is one for each of the segments connected to it; if the curve is not closed then the end points will only have one each since there is only one segment coming from them. Curiously, the pen tools in most drawing apps do present a second control handle when manipulating an end point on an open shape, though some of them (such as Affinity Designer) only show it when you are manipulating the one that belongs there. Mathematically that shouldn't be there, which has me wondering what the apps are actually doing when they present one on that end point.
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  Feedback for Image FX in VS (Plus we need a feedback thread)
  2 Apr 2025, 12:09 • Daniel   2 Apr 2025, 12:15

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  @VectorStyler I will build out an FX panel with all the relevant options this weekend and post into XLS thread. Please could you move this thread to that category too? I don't want this to get lost.
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  Liquid shapes - 2D SDF vector graphics
  23 Feb 2025, 19:30 • Subpath   24 Feb 2025, 09:31

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  @VectorStyler I also thought it could be an interesting addition to Vectorstyler . . ... One question: Can you recover editable Bézier paths from these shapes... Sorry, I don't know. But i would think so, because its a vector graphic. But i don't have Moho and the 2D SDF vector graphics app is just under discussion at the Moment. Epthracy is developing MagicaCSG, a 3D app based on SDF modeling. For this he has also developed various 2D vector graphics tools and asked his supporters on Patreon what they think about a release. A large number are in favor, as am I. When I have more information at some point, I will let you know.
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  Pantone Solid Coated-V4 acb file
  18 Jan 2025, 17:16 • Boldline   18 Jan 2025, 17:16

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  Scroll left right with two fingers in touchpad.
  17 Nov 2024, 08:12 • Jayanta Das   11 Jan 2025, 05:36

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  @VectorStyler Thanks fixed.
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  A happy new year to VectorStyler and everyone
  30 Dec 2024, 09:03 • Subpath   3 Jan 2025, 00:47

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  Happy New Years, everyone Rebuilding/rebuilt my office in a new room, so can't wait to get back to the possibilities. Hope everyone had a blessed holiday and meets a positive way forward in reaching their personal goals this year
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  Just a funny Picture
  18 Nov 2024, 07:35 • Subpath   18 Nov 2024, 07:35

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  Hello! New Here and Excited to Learn!
  16 Aug 2024, 10:51 • jammessbol   15 Nov 2024, 08:23

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  @JuurGroove also welcome from here Yes, the discussion about real vector brushes in the Affinity forum I think you would have fun with VectorStyler. This two posts may interest you. https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/3043/symmetrical-sketching-in-vectorstyler-tip https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/2089/playing-with-blend-in-pattern-brush/11
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  The new pasting method
  25 Oct 2024, 12:49 • monsterfox   25 Oct 2024, 13:40

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  Just for inspiration Magix Designer / Xara use the right Mouse Button to copy a Shape. Drag a Shape with the right Mouse Button to a new position and it will be copied. Corel Draw use also the right Mouse Button but with a little Menu See Video here
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  function coding
  10 Oct 2024, 13:50 • monsterfox   10 Oct 2024, 15:10

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  @VectorStyler yes，Some functions do not need to set shortcut keys, but this operation is also relatively fast.
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  Putting raster images at precise positions
  1 Oct 2024, 17:00 • nocturnalYL   2 Oct 2024, 07:44

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  @nocturnalYL said in Putting raster images at precise positions: and the rounding error is unavoidable Yes, this this case it is possibly that it is caused by rounding (I will have to test this more). I will also test the first case (without resolution), but this one reported 72 dpi for me. BTW: for the precise line / node positioning (not related to pixels), try the various snapping options.
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  Is there anyway to recover Recordit.co gifs?
  19 Sept 2024, 16:17 • Antonia   19 Sept 2024, 16:45

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  @Antonia You just can take the Lesson from that. I always save a copy from such a record on my PC. I use Screenpal since Recordit is death. There is a free Version you can save the records as .mp4. If you need/want .Gifs take a look at "ScreenToGif" (PC only) i tiny and very nice Screen Recorder.
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  A kind of PatternNodes for Windows (free, Win/Mac)
  3 Apr 2024, 13:36 • Subpath   17 Sept 2024, 10:37

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  VectorStyler - Nodebox comparison, creating patterns with letters A while ago I made a little Vectorstyler tutorial on how to create patterns with letters. In the meanwhile I did the same in Nodebox. Thought it might be interesting to see the different approaches. Note: Export your Nodebox result as a .PDF to preserve the colors and especially the transparency of your pattern. . . Here is the video of how I did it in VectorStyler. . . Here is the video of how to do it in Nodebox. Its also possible to create simple Animations with Nodebox, I use this option in the video too. . .
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  VectorStyler tutorials on YouTube unintentionally doing more harm than good
  25 Aug 2024, 11:01 • William Kansepa   30 Aug 2024, 18:23

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  @Subpath said in VectorStyler tutorials on YouTube unintentionally doing more harm than good: Of course videos could be helpful. But there is someone needed who make them. This will take Time and Energy and it is easier to view a video then to create one. Yes, and with the programs changing so much, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to make a series of videos, unless that user is very interested in documenting development (and being forthright about potential future changes). It would be counter-productive, otherwise. That's why I said just making that one video that focuses on the core would be very helpful, because then it makes project-related videos more tangible. I get the sense the tools can do way more than I am currently doing, but even with the PDF manual it's still difficult to pick up what I'm missing (at times, anyway).
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  Adobe has something new related to 3D-Illustration ...
  28 Oct 2023, 16:01 • Subpath   10 Aug 2024, 14:21

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  A Video of the upcoming Text Feature of MagicaCSG there will only be one font for now because this feature requires some processing power. https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@ephtracy/112937856746564156
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  Doubts about open source projects
  19 Jul 2024, 23:53 • monsterfox   20 Jul 2024, 15:09

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  @monsterfox said in Doubts about open source projects: The original graphic can be modified in shape at any time, and the copy will be synchronized. This is also possible in VS, using object references: create a reference to an object (Edit -> Reference) and repeat that. The repeater parameters are dynamic and can be changed at any time.