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Hi DuraMater What I think you need to do is this.....when you have the layer you wish to add the image to.........open the image file, then click 'select all' then 'copy' then open the layer and click 'paste' then adjust the size and placement to suit. The folks on this forum are very helpful, but it is a long time since they were 'beginners' like you and me

Thanks Pixey you are very kind If you get chance please have a look at my forum http://murgatroyds.net it's a small forum with some nice folks and I think you make like it !

Thanks all of you [especially Pixey] for your patience and help. I am now relatively proficient with the program after practising the techniques and pushing all the buttons. The one thing that is not made clear, however, in any of the online 'tutorials' and it is the most fundamental aspect of understanding the principal of working with layers is that...... the layer you wish to work with should be 'selected' (highlighted) not just ticked or unticked in the box. I know this should be obvious and axiomatic to any proficient user, but at first it was the 'stumbling block' for me which was preventing my progression. Thank you again for your help.

Thanks all of you I have just viewed a youtube vid about layers and am now much wiser. I will keep at it and persevere.....and try to keep calm.

My sincere apologies to you Trax. I realise now you were trying to help me....please forgive me, I am truly sorry !

Yes thanks. I really am sorry but I just thought he was trying to intimidate me and be a smart arse to a beginner. When I say 'beginner' I really do mean beginner !

Checked-out utube as per your suggestion Pixey. Complete waste of time....I learned nothing !

Thank you Pixie It was a tad harsh I agree but it was born out of sheer frustration. I just want know how to get started I need to know just how each tool works and how to work 'em.....with a lot of patience and hard work I will be able to figure out the rest I suppose. Thanks again for your links.

Thank you so much for that

I have just downloaded Paint.net and it does look to be a brilliant program but....... Where do I start ? How do I use it ? What are layers and how do I use them ? Etc Etc Etc Can anyone please provide a link which will help, rather than confuse me