On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Dave 77459 <dave77...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 3:52 PM, helices <heli...@helices.org> wrote: > >> When I'm editing an image and I want to crop that image so it will print >> 8x10 or 5x8 or whatever, I'm challenged by adjusting the selection box >> to exactly the right proportions. >> >> What am I missing? >> >> Best Regards, >> >> Mike >> > > Mike, > > When you select the Crop tool, there is a settings dialog? (I do it from > the toolbox). > > On the settings dialog, there is a "Fixed" checkbox. Check that, then > select "Aspect Ratio" from the drop down to the right of it. > > In the box below, enter in 8:10 or 10:8 or 5:8 or 8:5. If you get the > wrong one (is it height:width or width:height, I can never remember), you > can use the "paper sheets" next to the box to make the selection. > > Hope this helps. > > Dave > I note that I replied to sender, instead of the list. Culpa mea. Dave
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