@vectoradmin Do them right after you add in all the updates and additions I have requested! just kidding. I'm always excited for the new features, additions and improvements to be added to VS. It seems at some point, doing a major under the hood upgrade focus in itself becomes a vital "feature". I always preface my replies to software development topics by saying I don't know anything about how that works - how much time it takes to do those edits or how much effort. I don't know if what needs to be done to fix the issues requiring frequent restarts of the program, or removing workspace files occasionally or clearing out preferences upon re-opening at other times are generic tasks or as small and specific as bug fixes. Is it the kind of fix that will take weeks or more to do? Is there a time in your overall plan when that kind of dedicated attention and upgrade would most help VS? From my viewpoint, you're at the opposite position from Affinity in this way. VS has a massive powerful accumulation of features, tools and options but has need for some admitted improvements under the hood. Affinity has a smooth and usually stable user experience, but lacks most of what VS offers in features tools and the like. Even Affinity took a cycle specifically to focus on the code, the speed, efficiency and stability improvements to their software. From my experience using VS, the further into using it for a project I go, the more likely a restart is needed. I've made VS my primary work program and so having a smooth and expected user experience is more important to me than before when I was primarily experimenting. I would welcome and completely understand if you took the time to do those fixes. I don't know if this ties in with the restart issues or is completely separate, but one of the common concerns I've noticed mentioned from those testing VS for the first time is that is feels a little clunky and slow in the UI. I can see how the VS UI has improved over the last year. When I use VS, the UI does not slow me down, but I can notice a different feel if I jump over to Affinity. If this is not tied in to the restart issues, I would suggest this be made an important thing to focus more on. Just my thoughts.

@vectoradmin Well… the save button could go in just 4 or 5 steps from gray to red. Or all this could be optional — time elapsed or modified status — the same way the user can choose what info is displayed in the space at the bottom of the window. OK, it's a minor thing anyway.

@Ingolf I add this to the list of feature requests.

@Ingolf This type of snapping will be added (not yet available) Meanwhile, a workaround could be to enable View -> Guides -> Snap to Points and make sure that in the Snapping panel menu the "Snap to Original" is enabled. In the next build, the node customization will solve the arrow issue also, by allowing the setting of start/end shapes separately.

@Boldline Link to the font source only. You understood it right

@vectoradmin I am switching over to an M1 Mac now using Monterey - that is where I'm currently seeing the issue. the restart of VS did not fix it FYI

@Boldline said in Logic insertions of new objects depending on default behavior - or chosen option: I don't mind if there are contextual menu buttons for creating/pasting above, below, inside and top, as long as key commands are also still available to be set for all options available. If the default behavior for inserting shapes is changed as I suggested, the need for the menu buttons in the default configuration is greatly reduced. The most important thing is that the default behavior is logic and predictable like in Illustrator, Affinity, CorelDRAW that the related actions work as intended as well when used (creating or pasting) that the non-default create object actions are only active for one use (preference setting I guess) indeed that shortcuts can be assigned I searched for all the actions you and I described and they can all be assigned a keyboard shortcut.

@b77 I open a bug on this one. I have to replicate it.

@Ingolf This can be done, added to the backlog

@Ingolf I will add this to the backlog, as an improvement idea. The right click could be doable (no need for context menu in this case). Also the brush width will be added to the context panel.

@vectoradmin Thanks!

@Ingolf I will add these to the backlog. Some are easy to do as options. A status bar is planned to be implemented in the near future. I will try to fix the panel redraw issue. The problem is with the Windows port.

That's great, thanks

@vectoradmin ok I can see what you mean - the option "Paste Above" has a key command just as "Paste Below" does.

@encart Maybe some cases of these can be handled with batch export, or object export? (using the Object Export panel)

@Boldline

I don't know if this is really helpful. But for Windows users there is a somewhat unusual solution. If you can spare a few Bucks ($30.-). The tool is called "LazyNezumi" and is actually meant for bitmap programs but works also with vector programs (e.g. Affinity Designer). Also with VectorSTyler, tested. But you have to turn off line smoothing. This tool captures the window of your graphics program, from then on you can use the rulers as if they were built in. The ruler mode can be switched on and off. Besides, you can say that it has a lot more to offer than just a perspective ruler. Here there Homepage LazyNezumi Here how to start with How to Start Btw. dont forget that you can paint your Design in a Bitmap Program and trace it later with VS build in Vector Tracer.