Because it’s a photo editing tool, not a painter. Different priorities.
Because a shape tool requires non-destructive vector layers.
…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.
does GIMP not have a circle/shape tool? Why?
nope, and nobody knows why
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.