GIMP :: How To Get Listing Of Layers And Select Black FG Layer Data
Feb 9, 2013
I have a small image imported from a PDF 1.2 X 2 centered on a 8.5 X 11 inch White background.
I simply want to select the black portion of the image, copy - duplicate a set amount around the existing image.
I thought this would be select, copy paste, paste..... done, save. but no not that easy.
I assume I have 2 layers a FG and a BG layer. I believe that FG is Black ? I have tried rectangle select then paste but that is not working.
How do you get a listing of layers?
How do I just select the Black FG layer data?
How to I paste into a 3X3 array which is my ultimate goal:
X is the original image in Black:
C are to be copies of the X image:
C C C
C X C
C C C
I will attach the PDF image
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Aug 21, 2012
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See attachment.
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1. Select a portion and copy.
2. Create new layer.
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Attached File(s) at-final.png (9.55K)
Number of downloads: 2
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