05-01-2018, 02:01 PM
Forget how things work in any other application. Gimp has its own way and a steep learning curve.
You say you have a mask? Until you get used to Gimp anything that you need to see inside the mask is best on separate layers. These need to be under the layer with the mask. You can open some other image into existing with 'File -> Open as Layers'
Something like this
![[Image: k5vQVpn.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/k5vQVpn.jpg)
What you need to know.
The move tool pick on the first solid pixel it comes across. Make sure you pick a solid pixel or enable move the active layer in the tool options.
The yellow dotted line is the original layer boundary, darker line is as being moved. The active layer will be highlighted.
Want to try out different arrangements, Add as many layers as you need. Toggle visibility on/off with the 'eye' icon in the layer dock.
Same image moving the other layer: https://i.imgur.com/LWr7TRX.jpg
Final note: Gimp is a raster editor and works in pixels, do not rely on 'real-world' units. If you intend to print make sure the print resolution is suitable.
You say you have a mask? Until you get used to Gimp anything that you need to see inside the mask is best on separate layers. These need to be under the layer with the mask. You can open some other image into existing with 'File -> Open as Layers'
Something like this
What you need to know.
The move tool pick on the first solid pixel it comes across. Make sure you pick a solid pixel or enable move the active layer in the tool options.
The yellow dotted line is the original layer boundary, darker line is as being moved. The active layer will be highlighted.
Want to try out different arrangements, Add as many layers as you need. Toggle visibility on/off with the 'eye' icon in the layer dock.
Same image moving the other layer: https://i.imgur.com/LWr7TRX.jpg
Final note: Gimp is a raster editor and works in pixels, do not rely on 'real-world' units. If you intend to print make sure the print resolution is suitable.