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alpha selection not outlined
Ninja952 Offline
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06-18-2021, 10:18 PM
When I have an image cutout and set to a new layer, if I go back to that layer and say "alpha to selection", it does not show the outline around my cutout? It used to do this but lately it does not show me the outline. When trying to add a border or grow my selection, it won't show me how much it will grow by. I'm just left guessing. How can I get the outline to show up again? I am using Gimp 2.10.22 which is the most up to date for Mac.
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06-18-2021, 11:38 PM
Try Ctrl+T
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06-18-2021, 11:51 PM
Running BigSur? Know problem with the "marching ants" AFAIK. A workaround is to use the quickmask.
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06-19-2021, 07:49 PM
(06-18-2021, 11:51 PM)Ofnuts Wrote: Running BigSur? Know problem with the "marching ants" AFAIK. A workaround is to use the quickmask.

Yes, MacOS BigSur. Never had a problem until recently. What does the quick mask do? I'm still new to GIMP, just started using it last year.
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06-19-2021, 09:35 PM
(06-18-2021, 11:38 PM)Krikor Wrote: Try Ctrl+T

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06-19-2021, 11:20 PM
(06-19-2021, 09:35 PM)Ninja952 Wrote:
(06-18-2021, 11:38 PM)Krikor Wrote: Try Ctrl+T

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Ctrl+T is the shortcut for View - Show selection.

Quick Mak allows the selection to be previewed, a paleative way for "marching ants".

Another paleative option would be: Select - Selection editor which displays the selection (selected area).
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