Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines?
On 07/04/2015 12:35 AM, steven8 wrote: Can you try to describe the problem in a step-by-step list? As it is, I doubt many people are able to tell what is happening. I'm sorry, Michael. I'm afraid I was not clear. I felt the OP's frustration because I ONCE had that problem, but have since figured it out. Yes, I got that. But can you still try to describe the steps you took back then, and tell us what was puzzling you? In case it is not obvious, I'm current reading and re-reading this thread and wondering: what exactly are/were they seeing? -- Regards, Michael GPG: 96A8 B38A 728A 577D 724D 60E5 F855 53EC B36D 4CDD ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines?
I'm no Gimp guru, but I have had this problem, with the line still staying. I've just learned to hit the Move tool, and the line goes away. On 06/28/2015 08:03 AM, Akkana Peck wrote: Le 20/06/2015 06:46, Dora Smith a écrit : Only problem, the lasso tool continues to draw lines all over the image, and I can’t get it to turn off. How does one turn it off. JLuc writes: I've also had this issue. Solution seems to be to take care of remembering which is the first point, and click on the first point so as to close the shape and end the point inputs. No need to remember anything. Hit Enter and the tool will close the selection, from the last point you made back to the first point. There's a visual difference too: as your mouse gets close to a point, if it's not the first point, the line from your last point disappears. That's because the behavior is different: if you click on the last point, the tool closes the selection, but if you click and drag on any other point, you can move it. But you don't have to remember or be aware of any of that if you just hit Enter whenever you want to close the selection. ...Akkana ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines?
On 06/28/2015 04:03 PM, Akkana Peck wrote: Le 20/06/2015 06:46, Dora Smith a écrit : Only problem, the lasso tool continues to draw lines all over the image, and I can’t get it to turn off. How does one turn it off. JLuc writes: I've also had this issue. Solution seems to be to take care of remembering which is the first point, and click on the first point so as to close the shape and end the point inputs. No need to remember anything. Hit Enter and the tool will close the selection, from the last point you made back to the first point. My impression from this thread was that people do this, have a selection, but the lasso was still drawing lines. -- Regards, Michael GPG: 96A8 B38A 728A 577D 724D 60E5 F855 53EC B36D 4CDD ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines?
Then I'm stymied. I run a Mac OS. I'll try to re-create the problem. Has GIMP always acted this way since installation? If so, try downloading and installing a fresh version. Once this problem is resolved, you might want to consider getting a graphics tablet. Much finer control than possible with a mouse. Ross On Jun 20, 2015, at 6:02 PM, Dora Smith wrote: Ross, why would I be using a tablet. I'm using a mouse! On a computer! I've not modified anything. GIMP is acting exactly the same way in Ubuntu and Windows 7, on different computers. It isn't something I've done. It isn't some erratic way something is acting. Dora -Original Message- From: Ross Martinek Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 11:45 AM To: Dora Smith Cc: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines? That's happening because the program is not getting a discrete mouse-up signal. Are you using the mouse or a stylus-tablet? Most of the stylus-tablet combinations I've used have a click-lock function. The most usual cause for this problem is that something is calling that function, usually a setting in the tablet software or button layout. For example, if you have a button near the tip of the stylus set to click-lock, and you inadvertently press it slightly, that could do it. The same sort of thing can happen with a mouse, or a trackpad. One of the sneakiest ways is when you have a trackpad, but are using the mouse or stylus, and unconsciously touch the trackpad—or even a key on the keyboard. Is caps lock set? If you've modified the keyboard commands, that could also cause a signal conflict. First thing to do is quit, reboot, and relaunch GIMP. Normal system changes sometimes cause temporary erratic behavior in some apps, and graphics programs are particularly vulnerable, even the most robust. Make sure you have the latest compatible device driver for your OS. If the problem still occurs, does it occur with all input devices, or only with one? In that case, check that device's settings. If the problem doesn't seem to be there, check the system settings to make sure it is recognizing the device properly. Finally, if possible, check the hardware by using another similar device. Ross On Jun 20, 2015, at 10:49 AM, Dora Smith wrote: Right, I do. Problem is that it keeps drawing lines. Dora -Original Message- From: Ross Martinek Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:06 AM To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines? The first place you click, you will see a circle that is momentarily filled with yellow. Continue clicking or dragging, then close the selection shape by moving the cursor over the starting point. When you are at the correct point, that original click point, with the yellow filled circle, will reappear. Click in it to close the shape. Ross ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines?
That would do it. Very easy to do with a mouse—even with a stylus until you get used to it. Ross On Jun 21, 2015, at 3:37 PM, Dora Smith wrote: I may possibly have been “tapping” the end points too many times. Dora From: Ross Martinek Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 10:01 AM To: Dora Smith Cc: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines? Then I'm stymied. I run a Mac OS. I'll try to re-create the problem. Has GIMP always acted this way since installation? If so, try downloading and installing a fresh version. Once this problem is resolved, you might want to consider getting a graphics tablet. Much finer control than possible with a mouse. Ross On Jun 20, 2015, at 6:02 PM, Dora Smith wrote: Ross, why would I be using a tablet. I'm using a mouse! On a computer! I've not modified anything. GIMP is acting exactly the same way in Ubuntu and Windows 7, on different computers. It isn't something I've done. It isn't some erratic way something is acting. Dora -Original Message- From: Ross Martinek Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 11:45 AM To: Dora Smith Cc: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines? That's happening because the program is not getting a discrete mouse-up signal. Are you using the mouse or a stylus-tablet? Most of the stylus-tablet combinations I've used have a click-lock function. The most usual cause for this problem is that something is calling that function, usually a setting in the tablet software or button layout. For example, if you have a button near the tip of the stylus set to click-lock, and you inadvertently press it slightly, that could do it. The same sort of thing can happen with a mouse, or a trackpad. One of the sneakiest ways is when you have a trackpad, but are using the mouse or stylus, and unconsciously touch the trackpad—or even a key on the keyboard. Is caps lock set? If you've modified the keyboard commands, that could also cause a signal conflict. First thing to do is quit, reboot, and relaunch GIMP. Normal system changes sometimes cause temporary erratic behavior in some apps, and graphics programs are particularly vulnerable, even the most robust. Make sure you have the latest compatible device driver for your OS. If the problem still occurs, does it occur with all input devices, or only with one? In that case, check that device's settings. If the problem doesn't seem to be there, check the system settings to make sure it is recognizing the device properly. Finally, if possible, check the hardware by using another similar device. Ross On Jun 20, 2015, at 10:49 AM, Dora Smith wrote: Right, I do. Problem is that it keeps drawing lines. Dora -Original Message- From: Ross Martinek Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:06 AM To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines? The first place you click, you will see a circle that is momentarily filled with yellow. Continue clicking or dragging, then close the selection shape by moving the cursor over the starting point. When you are at the correct point, that original click point, with the yellow filled circle, will reappear. Click in it to close the shape. Ross ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines?
That's happening because the program is not getting a discrete mouse-up signal. Are you using the mouse or a stylus-tablet? Most of the stylus-tablet combinations I've used have a click-lock function. The most usual cause for this problem is that something is calling that function, usually a setting in the tablet software or button layout. For example, if you have a button near the tip of the stylus set to click-lock, and you inadvertently press it slightly, that could do it. The same sort of thing can happen with a mouse, or a trackpad. One of the sneakiest ways is when you have a trackpad, but are using the mouse or stylus, and unconsciously touch the trackpad—or even a key on the keyboard. Is caps lock set? If you've modified the keyboard commands, that could also cause a signal conflict. First thing to do is quit, reboot, and relaunch GIMP. Normal system changes sometimes cause temporary erratic behavior in some apps, and graphics programs are particularly vulnerable, even the most robust. Make sure you have the latest compatible device driver for your OS. If the problem still occurs, does it occur with all input devices, or only with one? In that case, check that device's settings. If the problem doesn't seem to be there, check the system settings to make sure it is recognizing the device properly. Finally, if possible, check the hardware by using another similar device. Ross On Jun 20, 2015, at 10:49 AM, Dora Smith wrote: Right, I do. Problem is that it keeps drawing lines. Dora -Original Message- From: Ross Martinek Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:06 AM To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines? The first place you click, you will see a circle that is momentarily filled with yellow. Continue clicking or dragging, then close the selection shape by moving the cursor over the starting point. When you are at the correct point, that original click point, with the yellow filled circle, will reappear. Click in it to close the shape. Ross ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines?
Or double-click somewhere to automatically close the selection with a straight line from the double click location. On Sat, Jun 20, 2015 at 10:40 AM Ross Martinek triariu...@gmail.com wrote: The first place you click, you will see a circle that is momentarily filled with yellow. Continue clicking or dragging, then close the selection shape by moving the cursor over the starting point. When you are at the correct point, that original click point, with the yellow filled circle, will reappear. Click in it to close the shape. Ross ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines?
Ross, why would I be using a tablet. I'm using a mouse! On a computer! I've not modified anything. GIMP is acting exactly the same way in Ubuntu and Windows 7, on different computers. It isn't something I've done. It isn't some erratic way something is acting. Dora -Original Message- From: Ross Martinek Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 11:45 AM To: Dora Smith Cc: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines? That's happening because the program is not getting a discrete mouse-up signal. Are you using the mouse or a stylus-tablet? Most of the stylus-tablet combinations I've used have a click-lock function. The most usual cause for this problem is that something is calling that function, usually a setting in the tablet software or button layout. For example, if you have a button near the tip of the stylus set to click-lock, and you inadvertently press it slightly, that could do it. The same sort of thing can happen with a mouse, or a trackpad. One of the sneakiest ways is when you have a trackpad, but are using the mouse or stylus, and unconsciously touch the trackpad—or even a key on the keyboard. Is caps lock set? If you've modified the keyboard commands, that could also cause a signal conflict. First thing to do is quit, reboot, and relaunch GIMP. Normal system changes sometimes cause temporary erratic behavior in some apps, and graphics programs are particularly vulnerable, even the most robust. Make sure you have the latest compatible device driver for your OS. If the problem still occurs, does it occur with all input devices, or only with one? In that case, check that device's settings. If the problem doesn't seem to be there, check the system settings to make sure it is recognizing the device properly. Finally, if possible, check the hardware by using another similar device. Ross On Jun 20, 2015, at 10:49 AM, Dora Smith wrote: Right, I do. Problem is that it keeps drawing lines. Dora -Original Message- From: Ross Martinek Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 9:06 AM To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: [Gimp-user] How do I get the lasso tool to stop adding lines? The first place you click, you will see a circle that is momentarily filled with yellow. Continue clicking or dragging, then close the selection shape by moving the cursor over the starting point. When you are at the correct point, that original click point, with the yellow filled circle, will reappear. Click in it to close the shape. Ross ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ gimp-user-list mailing list List address:gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
