Toggle Sampling Method - Image vs Layer

[HankP]

Seems like a simple question, but I searched the forum and did not find the answer.

 

Is there a simple way (key macro type thing) to toggle between sampling in the whole Image versus within the active Layer?

 

Thx

 

ps. While I am asking "toggle" questions, is there a quick way to toggle between the B/W Primary/Secondary colors and custom colors that you have selected?  It would be handy to have PDN store the most-recent set ofcustom colors and to toggle quickly between them and the B/W.

Edited May 24, 2023 by HankP

[Rick Brewster]

You can hold Ctrl to force sampling the whole layer. Says so right in the status bar:

 

 

 

[Tactilis]

On 5/24/2023 at 6:59 PM, HankP said:

Seems like a simple question, but I searched the forum and did not find the answer.

Searching the Documentation (https://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/ or click the icon top right in paint.net) is the best thing to do when looking for an answer.

See the Tip under Sampling Modes here https://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/ColorPicker.html

 

 

[HankP]

On 5/24/2023 at 1:41 PM, Rick Brewster said:

You can hold Ctrl to force sampling the whole layer. Says so right in the status bar:

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

That works great for the color picker tool, but "sampling" is used with other tools as well.  The "Fill Bucket" for example.  The Control option does nothing there.

Edited May 27, 2023 by HankP