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    Grids

    in Paint.NET Discussion and Questions

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    1. [*:f24b3]Notice the small window to the bottom left that says 'Colors'. Click on the 'More >>' button.
      [*:f24b3]There is a Drop-down menu at the top left of the colors window, it should say 'Primary'. If it says 'Secondary', select 'Primary'.
      [*:f24b3]Select whatever color you want the grid to be (black is usually best).
      [*:f24b3]Now change the drop-down menu to say 'Secondary'
      [*:f24b3]It doesn't matter what the Secondary color is; white is fine.
      [*:f24b3]At the bottom right of the window you will see a slider that says 'Transparency-Alpha'. Drag the slider all the way to the left until the counter says '0' (or just type '0' into the counter)
      [*:f24b3]Okay, moving on. Now find the little window that says 'Layers' (should be on the bottom right).
      [*:f24b3]Click the farthest bottom left button on that window, or press the key-stroke (Ctrl)+(Shift)+(N). This will add a new layer to your image.
      [*:f24b3]Now run the Grid/Checkerboard Maker to your desired settings.

    More on the Color window: (Link)

    More on Layers: (Link)

    More on the Layers window: (Link)

    Grids

    in Paint.NET Discussion and Questions

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    Hello, deaque. I will explain things as clearly as possible; remember, I do not know how experienced you are with computers, so I will assume that you are new to them, as you imply. Please do not be offended if I am wrong.

    A plugin is an installable bit of information that allows you to do a certain action on your command.

    Paint.NET's plugins consist of a simple .dll file, which only needs to be placed in the correct folder to work.

    Most plugins are contained in a zipped folder. It is similar to a normal folder, but needs to be 'Extracted'. Anyway, let's get started.

    1. [*:cd785]First, click
    this link, and download the file.
    [*:cd785]Close Paint.NET, if you have it open.
    [*:cd785]Now, unless you changed your individual setting, the file should be visible on your desktop. It will have a little zipper running up the front. Right-click it.
    [*:cd785]One of the options in the menu should be 'Extract All...'. Click this.
    [*:cd785]The Extraction Wizard will appear. Don't bother with any of the options, simply click 'Next', 'Next', and 'Finish'.
    [*:cd785]Now a window should appear showing the contents of the extracted folder.
    [*:cd785]Click Start on your task bar, and open 'My Computer' in a new window.
    [*:cd785]If you followed the standard installation of Paint.NET:
    • [*:cd785]Click '(C:)'
      [*:cd785]Then 'Program Files'
      [*:cd785]Find and double-click 'Paint.NET'
      [*:cd785]And lastly, a folder that says 'Effects'.

    [*:cd785]Drag and drop the contents of the extracted folder we dealt with earlier into the 'Effects' folder.

    [*:cd785]That's it! You have just installed a plugin. Close all of the windows, and open Paint.NET.

    [*:cd785]Click on the Effects tab located at the top menu.

    [*:cd785]Hover over the 'Render' sub-menu, there you should see 'Grid/Checkerboard Maker...' Click on it.

    [*:cd785]You can learn a little about how to use the effect here.

    Enjoy!

    rotating an image

    in Paint.NET Discussion and Questions

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    If you wish to rotate a complete image, than you should use the Rotate image tools under the Image tab:

    • [*:1bf47] :RotateCW: Rotate 90° Clockwise (Ctrl+H)
      [*:1bf47] :RotateCCW: Rotate 90° Counter-Clockwise (Ctrl+G)
      [*:1bf47] :RotateCCW: Rotate 180°

    If you wish to rotate a single layer, you should use the Rotate/Zoom tool located under the Layers tab:

    • [*:1bf47] :RotateZoom: Rotate/Zoom (Ctrl+Shift+Z)

    You can also use the Move Selected Pixels tool to rotate a selection:

    1. [*:1bf47]Select the part of the image you wish to rotate
      [*:1bf47]Click on the Move Selected Pixels tool ( :MoveTool: )
      [*:1bf47]Right-click and drag a corner of your selection (hold shift to constrain the angle of rotation to 15° increments)

    Learn more about the Image tab: {Link}

    Learn more about the Rotate/Zoom tool: {Link}

    Learn more about the Move Selected Pixels tool: {Link}

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