08-08-2017, 08:02 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-08-2017, 08:10 AM by rich2005.
Edit Reason: typo
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Try not to think in PS terms. PS can have vector like 'objects' where there is no equivalent in Gimp. So no objects.
Just a point that while you can copy then paste as a layer, which is always a good way to go and the previous posts give the information, it is possible to copy and paste straight into your image.
![[Image: dp2HjeL.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/dp2HjeL.jpg)
The important thing here is that 'Floating layer'(1). Temporary until you finally fix it in position.
It works as any other layer, all the transform tools work. Resize (2) in this example, Select the resize tool in the toolbox, click in the canvas brings up the dialogue. With height and depth linked, click-n-drag the 'square' handles.
![[Image: vZLwkb2.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/vZLwkb2.jpg)
For rotating, same process, choose the rotate tool from the tool box, click in the canvas and work directly on the 'Floating layer' No corner handle, click in the grid and drag to rotate.
When complete. The important bit. Right click in the layers dialogue to give the option of 'To a New Layer, always the best bet, or Anchor (merge). (and not a drop spilt)
edit:
Remember ex-PS users, Gimp does not have a 'neutral' tool. The last tool used remains active until the next is selected
Quote:...I've managed to copy a selection to a new layer in GIMP (copy > paste > new layer) but can't work out how to rotate the selection independently of the base layer.
Just a point that while you can copy then paste as a layer, which is always a good way to go and the previous posts give the information, it is possible to copy and paste straight into your image.
The important thing here is that 'Floating layer'(1). Temporary until you finally fix it in position.
It works as any other layer, all the transform tools work. Resize (2) in this example, Select the resize tool in the toolbox, click in the canvas brings up the dialogue. With height and depth linked, click-n-drag the 'square' handles.
For rotating, same process, choose the rotate tool from the tool box, click in the canvas and work directly on the 'Floating layer' No corner handle, click in the grid and drag to rotate.
When complete. The important bit. Right click in the layers dialogue to give the option of 'To a New Layer, always the best bet, or Anchor (merge). (and not a drop spilt)
edit:
Remember ex-PS users, Gimp does not have a 'neutral' tool. The last tool used remains active until the next is selected