I don't believe that you can. For one, generally speaking, GIMP is a raster-based image program and thus does not have the notion of objects. If you don't want to keep going back and forth between the Layers dialog and your image, then another option is to right-click on the image, go to Layer and pick an option. Most of those options also have shortcuts on the keyboard, so you could also utilize those.

Nathan

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Peter Rosenberg wrote:

How can I change the layer selection by clicking on the object in the image?
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On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Peter Rosenberg wrote:

How can I change the layer selection by clicking on the object in the image?

In preferences->Tool options, configure the "move tool" to "set the layer or path as active".

Sorry -- it is not my fault this is hidden - I'd rather keep this at the tool options dialog for the move tool.

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Hi,
p.rosenberg@gmx.net (2009-11-15 at 2152.06 +0100):

How can I change the layer selection by clicking on the object in the image?

Move tool has a pick layer or guide mode, it will select the topmost layer that is non transparent for the pixel you click.

GSR