Unfortunately I think that this will not get addressed given the lack of any response from Affinity on this issue.
I made an account on this forum specifically to look and see if there was anything about this issue. It's driving me a little bit nuts - the only way I can move an object (ANY object, or text, curves or not) is by zooming in ridiculously far or by using my finger. The Apple Pencil just keeps transforming the objects instead of moving them, no matter where I touch. I'd be overjoyed for an option to lock the transformations to the corner nodes only, at this point, or anything else that would make the transform option LESS responsive.
Add me to the list. This is a serious issue, that seriously mars an otherwise fantastic app.
Any updates on this? It really drives me crazy Any workarounds are much appreciated!
What I do is add a larger rectangle or similar shape, select both the rectangle and the smaller object and use the rectangle as a handle.
If I was rating this app I would only give it one star due to this ridiculous design flaw and the dark grey on black interface. Which is a shame because the desktop app is definitely a four or five star app.
Here, I fixed it. Now it's even easier to move really small objects, and accidental resizing is a thing of the past.
I don¡t seem to have as much of a problem if I pause briefly before attempting the move. The black rectangle is an icon. The other rectangle is just an empty shape. This is a very small rectangle. Notice how the touch gesture shrinks slightly after the pause.
Same rectangle shown at actual size. As you can see it is so small it is hard to select but with a slight pause it moves and no transforming.
It's a completely frustrating experience.
We need a second handle outside of the object (like for rotation), so that even smallest shapes (like dots) can be moved without zooming way in. And handle being outside of the shape can help better position moving shape, as it won't be occluded by Pencil.
I have the same problem but in Aff. Photo. This tip will not work in Photo, I have to zoom in and tip the object with the pencil, than I can move it.
iMac 27", iPad Pro 12,9", Apple Pencil.
I am pretty I have found the solution, which works on both Photo and Designer but I don't have a Pencil, so need someone who has to try.
I am pretty sure I have figured out the solution to this, but don't have a pencil, perhaps you could try ?
It works on both Photo and Designer.
@toltec I have responded to your original post. Your solution works well on both Designer and Photo. Thanks.
Still isn't fixed in 1.6.3.44.
Seems fine to me. I created two intersecting lines with pen tool and moved them together (similar to yours?). Then used Move tool to move (without resizing or transforming.
Maybe it effects different hardware 'differently '. Mine is 10.5 iPad Pro and seems ok. Phil K has 9.7 Pro has still has issues. What hardware do you have?