Serif PhotoPlus X3 ECD518624M User Manual
Product codes
ECD518624M
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Manipulating Images
Using the Magnetic Selection Tool
The
Magnetic Selection Tool makes it easy to
isolate part of an image where there's already a bit of
an edge showing. You simply trace around the edge,
and PhotoPlus snaps the selection marquee to the
and PhotoPlus snaps the selection marquee to the
nearest dramatic color change.
To use the Magnetic Selection tool:
1. Click once on the image to place a starting node along an edge.
2. With the mouse button, trace along the edge; the marquee line follows
2. With the mouse button, trace along the edge; the marquee line follows
the nearest edge. At regular distances, nodes automatically appear
along the line. Only the portion of the line beyond the last node
remains adjustable.
On the Context toolbar, you can adjust the tool's Frequency (distance between
automatic nodes) and Contrast (edge sensitivity) for best results. As a shortcut,
press the up and down arrow keys (or use your mouse's spinwheel) to adjust the
automatic nodes) and Contrast (edge sensitivity) for best results. As a shortcut,
press the up and down arrow keys (or use your mouse's spinwheel) to adjust the
contrast setting on the fly.
1. To add a node manually (for example, at a corner), click once.
2. To back up, press Delete to undo recent nodes one at a time; repeat as
needed. To clear the marquee and start over, press Esc.
3. To temporarily switch to the Polygon selection tool, hold down the
Ctrl key.
4. To close the selection region, double-click or click again on the
starting node.