Affinity Designer Vector Drawing Tools 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of the 'Convert to Curves' command in Affinity Designer?
- It turns a geometric shape into an editable path with nodes (Correct answer)
- It rasterizes a vector object
- It converts text to a pixel layer
- It applies a curve adjustment to colors
Correct answer: It turns a geometric shape into an editable path with nodes
Convert to Curves breaks a parametric shape's constraints, exposing its underlying nodes for free editing.
Question 2: Which Boolean operation in Affinity Designer removes the top shape's area from the bottom shape?
- Subtract (Correct answer)
- Intersect
- Divide
- Combine
Correct answer: Subtract
The Subtract operation cuts the top object out of the bottom object, leaving only the remaining area.
Question 3: What does the 'Divide' Boolean operation do in Affinity Designer?
- Splits all overlapping shapes into separate non-overlapping pieces (Correct answer)
- Divides a shape into equal halves
- Creates a grid of copies
- Separates grouped objects
Correct answer: Splits all overlapping shapes into separate non-overlapping pieces
Divide cuts every overlapping region into its own distinct path, useful for creating multi-piece artwork.
Question 4: In Affinity Designer, which tool lets you reshape a vector path by pushing or pulling its outline like a liquid?
- Push Tool (Node Tool context)
- Warp Tool
- Liquify Persona (Correct answer)
- Smudge Tool
Correct answer: Liquify Persona
The Liquify Persona provides warp, twirl, pinch, and push brushes that non-destructively deform vector and raster layers.
Question 5: How do you add a new node to an existing path in Affinity Designer?
- Click on the path segment with the Node Tool (Correct answer)
- Use Layer > Add Node
- Press Insert while hovering over the path
- Double-click with the Pen Tool on an empty area
Correct answer: Click on the path segment with the Node Tool
With the Node Tool active, clicking directly on a path segment inserts a new node at that position.
Question 6: Which Affinity Designer feature lets you create symmetrical designs by mirroring nodes in real time?
- Mirror Mode (Correct answer)
- Symmetry Persona
- Reflection Filter
- Grid Mirror Tool
Correct answer: Mirror Mode
Mirror Mode in the Node Tool context reflects node edits across a chosen axis so both sides update simultaneously.
Affinity Designer Vector Drawing Tools 2
What is the purpose of the 'Convert to Curves' command in Affinity Designer?