04-14-2019, 03:03 PM
After reading early replies, I see it's a little more complex. With the move tool active, I can move any layer I click on, i.e., layer 2, but only if I move it without releasing the left button. Once I release the button, GIMP returns to the previously active layer 1. Other tools apply only to layer 1.
Fortunately, the Win Key + Alt + middle mouse button does durably change the active layer.
The next thing I hope developers will address is the ability to size, rotate, move, skew, or otherwise transform a layer without changing tools for each operation as we can in Inkscape.
Fortunately, the Win Key + Alt + middle mouse button does durably change the active layer.
The next thing I hope developers will address is the ability to size, rotate, move, skew, or otherwise transform a layer without changing tools for each operation as we can in Inkscape.