Suse LINUX Professional 9.3 Update 00662644461625 User Manual
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The current foreground and background color are shown in two overlapping
boxes. The default colors are black for the foreground and white for the back-
ground. Click the box to open a color selection dialog. Swap the foreground and
background color with the bent arrow symbol to the upper right of the boxes. Use
the black and white symbol to the lower left to reset the colors to the default.
boxes. The default colors are black for the foreground and white for the back-
ground. Click the box to open a color selection dialog. Swap the foreground and
background color with the bent arrow symbol to the upper right of the boxes. Use
the black and white symbol to the lower left to reset the colors to the default.
To the right, the current brush, pattern, and gradient are shown. Click the dis-
played one to access the selection dialog. The lower portion of the window con-
tains allows configuration of various options for the current tool.
played one to access the selection dialog. The lower portion of the window con-
tains allows configuration of various options for the current tool.
Layers, Channels, Paths, Undo
In the first section, use the drop-down box to select the image to which the tabs
refer. By clicking ‘Auto’, control whether the active image is chosen automatically.
By default, ‘Auto’ is enabled.
refer. By clicking ‘Auto’, control whether the active image is chosen automatically.
By default, ‘Auto’ is enabled.
‘Layers’ shows the different layers in the current images and can be used to ma-
nipulate the layers. ‘Channels’ shows and can manipulate the color channels of
the image.
nipulate the layers. ‘Channels’ shows and can manipulate the color channels of
the image.
Paths are an advanced method of selecting parts of an image. They can also be
used for drawing. ‘Paths’ shows the paths available for an image and provides
access to path functions. ‘Undo’ shows a limited history of modifications made to
the current image.
used for drawing. ‘Paths’ shows the paths available for an image and provides
access to path functions. ‘Undo’ shows a limited history of modifications made to
the current image.
The bottom portion of the window contains three tabs. With them, select the cur-
rent brush, gradient, and pattern.
rent brush, gradient, and pattern.
18.3
Getting Started in GIMP
Although GIMP can be a bit overwhelming for new users, most quickly find it
easy to use once they work out a few basics. Crucial basic functions are creating,
opening, and saving images.
easy to use once they work out a few basics. Crucial basic functions are creating,
opening, and saving images.
18.3.1
Creating a New Image
To create a new image, select ‘File’ ➝ ‘New’ or press
Ctrl
-
N
. This opens a dialog
in which to make settings for the new image. If desired, use ‘Template’ to select a
template on which to base the new image. The GIMP includes a number of tem-
plates, ranging from an A4 sheet of paper to a CD cover, from which to choose.
template on which to base the new image. The GIMP includes a number of tem-
plates, ranging from an A4 sheet of paper to a CD cover, from which to choose.
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18.3. Getting Started in GIMP