[Gimp-user] How to cut or combine paths in GIMP

2019-01-26 Thread rich404
>I am trying to do a simple clipping math in GIMP, and I need to >combine a circular path with a bump out to show part of the image that >extends beyond the circular path. Clipping Path? A nasty PS thing for jpegs? No good trying to apply PS concepts to Gimp. If you have not already seen this

[Gimp-user] How to cut or combine paths in GIMP

2019-01-26 Thread Kjotvi
I am trying to do a simple clipping math in GIMP, and I need to combine a circular path with a bump out to show part of the image that extends beyond the circular path. In my experience I would either cut the circle or delete a short section of the circle, then link the end points of the

[Gimp-user] How to cut or combine paths in GIMP

2019-01-26 Thread rich404
Additional to the previous: To add a mask in Gimp Layer -> Mask -> Add Layer Mask see: https://docs.gimp.org/2.10/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html A few ways but say, using Black (full transparency) then Path-to-selection, fill the selection with white. Saving as a Gimp .xcf keeps masks, paths,