When On-screen modifier keys is ticked in Affinity Designer’s Interface preferences, extra controls are available on the context toolbar when certain tools are selected.
Some modifier key behaviors, such as Ignore Snapping, take effect when the key is held after you start using a tool.
Designer Persona| Tool | Key | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Node Tool |
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Constrain Ignore Snapping |
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Point Transform Tool |
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Rotate Constrain Ignore Snapping |
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Corner Tool |
|
Constrain Ignore Snapping |
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Pencil Tool |
|
Constrain Ignore Snapping |
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Vector Brush Tool |
|
Constrain Ignore Snapping |
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Pen Tool |
|
Constrain Node Tool Ignore Snapping |
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Gradient Tool |
|
Constrain Ignore Snapping |
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Shape tools |
|
Constrain Ignore Snapping |
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Color Picker Tool |
To Palette |
Pixel Persona| Tool | Key | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Paint Brush Tool |
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Continue Last Pick Color |
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Erase Brush Tool |
Continue Last |
|
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Pixel Tool |
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Continue / Constrain Alternate Pick Color |
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Smudge Brush Tool |
Continue Last |
|
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Smart Selection Brush Tool |
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Subtract Toggle Snapping |
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Freehand Selection Tool |
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Constrain Add Subtract Move |
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Marquee selection tools |
|
Constrain Add Subtract Move |
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Color Picker Tool |
To Palette |