[Fwd: Re: Paste as New doesn't only copies top layer]
On Sun, Feb 23, 2003 at 06:46:00PM -0500, Gregory Propf wrote:
Well, yes that works but it just makes a copy in a new window. I need
to be able to copy all the layers into an *existing* image. I guess
there's no hope. I'm getting the impression that they might have taken
this out for some reason. Oh well.
I think the problem is that the Gimp clipboard can only handle a single
4-value (RGBA) layer. It sounds possible to me to make it handle a set
of layers, though only the Gimp developers could say if it's really
feasible :)
I've often thought it would be useful if any gimp tool (including Copy),
not just movement, could be made to apply to a whole bunch of layers at
once. Perhaps add another toggle called "selected for modification" in
the Layers dialogue, along the lines of "lock for movement". And change
internal structures suitably :) I have to admit to not having looked
at the source to see if it is in any way practicable.
Nick
