Who needs shape tool when we have text tool

      • rtxn@lemmy.worldM
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        11 months ago
        1. Because it’s a photo editing tool, not a painter. Different priorities.
        2. Because a shape tool requires non-destructive vector layers.
        3. …and implementing that would require a fundamental overhaul of the current vector backend from 2006.

        The development of 3.0 was focused on GEGL and non-destructive editing. Working on the shape tool in parallel would’ve taken away resources and pushed back the release date even further.

    • pelya@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago
      1. Type letter ‘c’ using the text tool, as you’ve already done
      2. Create a new layer from text
      3. Duplicate layer
      4. Transform - flip horizontally
      5. Merge two layers

      It’s a basic GIMP knowledge, really. Don’t forget to add an alpha channel to your layer after step 2, otherwise it won’t work.

      • potoooooooo ✅️@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Why would you do this when the functionality is built right in?

        1. Open Photoshop
        2. Select the Ellipse Tool
        3. Draw a Circle of Your Choosing
        4. Press Print Screen on Your Keyboard
        5. Voila! A Fresh Circle to Paste/Insert Into Your GIMP Project!