Hi Michael, On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Michael Armida <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm getting used to the GIMP analogues to a few different operations I'm > used to under Photoshop, and having some trouble. Two questions > relating to the move tool: > > - I have read about the move tool modes and the ctrl-alt shortcut to > move a portion of a layer. I would like to be able to do this and then > use the keyboard to move the contents of the selection, just like I > would by dragging the selection with the mouse.
Thanks for the easy question :) Use the cursor keys to move the layer. Hold Shift to move in larger steps. > > - Once moving a selection, is there a way to make it only move in > cardinal directions? Use the keyboard controls only. Selections can also snap onto grid lines and guides, which may suit your needs. > > Also, if I do need to resort to cutting out a portion of an existing > layer to reposition it, how do I paste it back in the same spot from > which it came? When I cut out a selection and then immediately paste, I > currently get the floating layer repositioned near the top left of my image. Use 'Select->Float' instead of (cut, then paste). Then you can move the floating layer as you desire. > > Thanks for your time and help. > > - Michael David _______________________________________________ Gimp-user mailing list [email protected] https://lists.XCF.Berkeley.EDU/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
