Hi Michael,

On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Michael Armida wrote:

I'm getting used to the GIMP analogues to a few different operations I'm used to under Photoshop, and having some trouble. Two questions relating to the move tool:

- I have read about the move tool modes and the ctrl-alt shortcut to move a portion of a layer. I would like to be able to do this and then use the keyboard to move the contents of the selection, just like I would by dragging the selection with the mouse.

Thanks for the easy question :)

Use the cursor keys to move the layer. Hold Shift to move in larger steps.

- Once moving a selection, is there a way to make it only move in cardinal directions?

Use the keyboard controls only.

Selections can also snap onto grid lines and guides, which may suit your needs.

Also, if I do need to resort to cutting out a portion of an existing layer to reposition it, how do I paste it back in the same spot from which it came? When I cut out a selection and then immediately paste, I currently get the floating layer repositioned near the top left of my image.

Use 'Select->Float' instead of (cut, then paste). Then you can move the floating layer as you desire.

Thanks for your time and help.

- Michael

David