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    Help with The GIMP 2.4.2

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by pixelot, Jan 3, 2008.

  1. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Hi.

    I recently upgraded to The GIMP 2.4.2, and I've been consistently annoyed with the fact that when I cut or copy a selection from an image I have open, and then create a new document, the new document is not the dimensions of the selection on the clipboard.

    This is particularly annoying because when I was using The GIMP 2.2.13, The GIMP would automatically input the dimensions of a clipboard selection for a new document.

    Does anyone know if there is an option to enable this?

    Please help, and thanks in advance. :p
     
    pixelot, Jan 3, 2008
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  2. dmorris68

    dmorris68 Notebook Consultant

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    I copy, then use Edit -> Paste as -> New Image. This creates a new image document with the contents of the clipboard. I know it's not the same as what you're asking, but is close.

    I haven't used 2.2 in years -- I had been using the 2.3dev version almost since it's been out, and I can't recall when what you're describing last worked. I'm not aware of an option to turn it on.
     
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  3. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Oh, thanks! That's an acceptable workaround! :p
     
    pixelot, Jan 3, 2008
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