CanNotMove object(Mouse Action Blocked)via RotateIcon(Did not ask for)PicWithin

[ConfusedPenguin]

CanNot Move object (Mouse Action Blocked)
via mouse cursor
 Rotate Icon
(Did not ask for)

OK... see attached file below, then (sigh)

How the heck do I get rid of it?

What did I do (so I do NOT do it again)

Thanks, folks!
PS
Any other gotchyas I need to know,
before I encounter
 & lose my mind?

[rich2005]

(06-27-2020, 04:47 PM)ConfusedPenguin Wrote: CanNot Move object (Mouse Action Blocked)
via mouse cursor
 Rotate Icon
(Did not ask for)
How the heck do I get rid of it?

What are you trying to move ?

   

The icon shows the move tool is in 'path mode' (1)

If you want to move a path either position the pointer on the path (option 2)
or
Use 'Move the active path' and select a path (3)

If you want to move a layer the chose the first icon in the move tool options.

Quote:What did I do (so I do NOT do it again)

How to stop it happening again ? Gimp by default saves the settings for use the next time you start Gimp.
That can be changed in Edit -> Preferences -> Tool Options then Untick 'Save tool Options on Exit.
Set Gimp up the way you want it to start before applying that option.