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Re: Layer versus selection



On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Jeremy Nell <jeremynell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> If I make a selection (using, say, the Select Tool) and I want to flip
> it, for example, vertically, then wouldn't it be logical that I simply
> click on Layer > Transform etc and it does what I want with the current
> selection? ÂCurrently, I have to make the selection float before being
> able to transform it. ÂWhy is that?

Because the Layer menu gives you options that target a layer, not a
selection on the layer. When you make your selection float, you'e
essentially creating a new, temporary layer.

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Frank Gore
www.ProjectPontiac.com
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