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Gimp 3 path tool auto connections. - teapot - 11-20-2025
In gimp 3 I'm finding it a pain when trying to move an end anchor of an open stoke, something I do a lot. All the extra shift clicking to deselect the prior end anchor to stop the path tool making unwanted connections is impractical for anything other than simple paths.
I was so desperate I even read the manual:
https://docs.gimp.org/3.0/en_GB/gimp-tool-path.html
"To quickly close the curve, click on the initial control point. If you want to reposition the start node, hold Shift and click to deselect the end node, then move the start node."
Can the auto connection be turned off?
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RE: Gimp 3 path tool auto connections. - rich2005 - 11-20-2025
Maybe just a change in workflow. Shift key to start a new path.
This a little leaf video - adding a couple of paths - Layer mask from a path (via selection) - Translate (scale / rotate / move) the layer+mask+paths. https://sendvid.com/bvcivoa4
Not much different from Gimp 2.10 except for the vector layer. Looks like you can not link more than one path for the vector layer, but I am just a beginner with this.