[Enter precise shape Width and height - not just drag]

Any updates on this in July 2020?

 

It looks like a simple basic functionality that one should be able to draw shapes of precise shape and position it on the canvas -

through expression where needed, rather than challenging manual labor.

 

Probably through a Properties panel associated with an object (of course it remains as an object does not become pixels).

 

A simple task I started to create a YouTube Channel art  requiring four rectangles of sizes

 

2560 x 1440

2560 x 423

1855 x 423

1546 x 423

 

all centred on the canvas of size 2560 x 1440 has become an incredibly formidable task.

 

I can use Object Align effect for centering, but it is a hit and miss game for rectangle size by dragging using mouse or using keyboard.

I cannot get to precise sizes as it always jumps to by 2/3 pixels on either side.

 

Paint.Net developers -- appreciate your fixing this for everyone with a high priority. 

Given the extensive features and capabilities of Paint.net, such basic missing functionality looks rather intriguing.  

 

Thanks Sri.