Lasso tool not working

[survivor686]

Hello all,

Context: Am attempting to copy pixels from one layer to a new layer. To do this, with prior versions of GIMP, I would use the lasso tool in the original layer, select the pixels I want, hit the copy button and then paste to a new layer.

Problem: After upgrading to the new Gimp, the lasso tool no longer works. The pixels I selected lack the original 'glowing outline' and when I try to copy and paste the pixels in question, the ENTIRE layer is copied instead.

This is very frustrating, more so given that it is a basic function that worked great on prior versions of Gimp. I've tried resetting the toobox to default values, but that doesn't change anything.

I would welcome any assistance in this regards.

[Blighty]

After making your selection you need press ENTER to confirm the selection.

With the new version, you can make alterations to your selection after completing the selection. Then press ENTER.

[survivor686]

Thank you. It now works, after hitting the ENTER Button.

Much Appreciated!

[coz_]

Hello all,
 OK, yes I found out about hitting "enter" to complete the lasso tool selection! Completely dumb! It might seem like a good isea from a developer point of view, but not from a professional who has used gimp for years. It increases the time for completing a single project, which interferes with workflow. This is the first time I have had to downgrade gimp. That is how troublesome the decision for the "enter" completion was!. NO I will not become accustomed to it. If necessary, after the downgrade, I will stick with that version.
Very disappointing.

[Ofnuts]

You don't need to strike Enter everytime, and you can also double-click inside the selection instead.

I don't know how much time I'm losing with the new way, but I know how much tile I lost with the old when I had to redo whole selections because I couldn't change them before they were automatically committed.

This said, no-one reading this has any influence on Gimp's design decisions, so if you want to get this "fixed" you can file a bug on https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/issues

[pete051]

This also solves my problem I couldn't figure out why the "add to selection" tool no longer worked but after pressing enter each time it does thanks