On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 4:52 PM, helices wrote:

When I'm editing an image and I want to crop that image so it will print 8x10 or 5x8 or whatever, I'm challenged by adjusting the selection box to exactly the right proportions.

What am I missing?

I usually use the "Canvas Size" option for that, and then reposition the picture within the scaled canvas before clicking "Ok". But it's a bit tough to re-position the picture precisely because it looks so small in the dialog.

I'd love to hear how others do it. I wish there was an interactive selection transform tool that I can use modifier keys with.

helices writes:

When I'm editing an image and I want to crop that image so it will print 8x10 or 5x8 or whatever, I'm challenged by adjusting the selection box to exactly the right proportions.

The Crop tool's options includes a checkbox for Fixed: Aspect ratio and a field where you can type in 8:10 or 5:8 or whatever you need.

...Akkana

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Dave 77459 wrote:

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 3:52 PM, helices wrote:

When I'm editing an image and I want to crop that image so it will print 8x10 or 5x8 or whatever, I'm challenged by adjusting the selection box to exactly the right proportions.

What am I missing?

Best Regards,

Mike

Mike,

When you select the Crop tool, there is a settings dialog? (I do it from the toolbox).

On the settings dialog, there is a "Fixed" checkbox. Check that, then select "Aspect Ratio" from the drop down to the right of it.

In the box below, enter in 8:10 or 10:8 or 5:8 or 8:5. If you get the wrong one (is it height:width or width:height, I can never remember), you can use the "paper sheets" next to the box to make the selection.

Hope this helps.

Dave

I note that I replied to sender, instead of the list. Culpa mea.

Dave