As mentioned, the "square" of which you are speaking is simply a graphical corner handle (16x16 screen pixels, regardless of actual zoom level) and is NOT an actual part of the selection - you can still create selections all the way down to 0x0 in size with no loss of functionality.
But I do agree that it is an unexpected distraction and - possibly - a bug. Selection handles have a minimum size of 16x16 screen pixels; if the selection is smaller than 48x48 (in screen pixels) then GIMP renders the handles in an outset manner (larger areas render inset handles). However, when you click-and-drag to create a selection you may notice that the selection handles are drawn in an outset manner when you initially click, but suddenly switch to inset the moment you begin dragging. -- Stratadrake strata_ran...@hotmail.com -------------------- Numbers may not lie, but neither do they tell the whole truth. From: fokju...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 21:11:52 +0200 CC: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] Rectangle Select Tool, Gimp 2.8 It wasn't there in 2.6. Why does there need to be a square? Why can't the selection start from a zero dimension point instead of a predefined rectangle? It's disorientating if you're drawing a selection that is smaller than the rectangle, for example. On 17 May 2012 19:56, Olivier <oleca...@gmail.com> wrote: 2012/5/17 Reflat N <fokju...@gmail.com>: > Recently upgraded to Gimp 2.8 for the single window mode (which works > brilliantly in Ubuntu, especially with the HUD). > > But the Rectangle Select Tool has a new - but odd - behaviour. When I draw a > selection, and then add to that selection, a new "square" is position at my > cursor. (See attached screenshot.) This didn't happen in 2.6 and is a bit > irritating because it disorientates me slightly, especially if I'm working > quickly. This "square" is simply the same outline that appears when you first begin using the rectangle select tool. It's the same, whether you are beginning a new selection, or adding or subtracting to an existing selection. I don't see why it disorientates you. -- Olivier Lecarme _______________________________________________ gimp-user-list mailing list gimp-user-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list
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