09-30-2021, 07:08 AM
I works the same way as previously, In case my memory fails (again) I just gave a Gimp 2.8 a try.
With the move tool toggle in Pick a layer or guide mode Click in the canvas and the layer with the first solid pixel under the cursor becomes active, as you found. Release the mouse and you return to the original active layer, as you found.
You need to click and drag for the move operation, do not release the mouse.
What has changed in Gimp 2.10 ? Edit -> Preferences -> Tool Options bottom of that is a tick box, Move Tool > Set layer or path as active
Enable that and it does what it says, the 'found' layer' remains active.
Up to the user to determine if that is the best strategy for them.
With the move tool toggle in Pick a layer or guide mode Click in the canvas and the layer with the first solid pixel under the cursor becomes active, as you found. Release the mouse and you return to the original active layer, as you found.
You need to click and drag for the move operation, do not release the mouse.
What has changed in Gimp 2.10 ? Edit -> Preferences -> Tool Options bottom of that is a tick box, Move Tool > Set layer or path as active
Enable that and it does what it says, the 'found' layer' remains active.
Up to the user to determine if that is the best strategy for them.