susanlandreth Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I have used this program in the past with great success. I bought a new computer, installed the program and am having a problem with the text tool. I had set my background, added an image in a new layer and added a new layer for text. When I tried the use the text tool, I got the box with 4 arrows but no cursor. I uninstalled the program and reinstalled. I started a new project, and tried to add the next first. That time I got the cursor and added text. When I went to add a resized image into a new layer it wouldn't size properly. Started again, added image first, then new layer and once again now cursor. What am I doing wrong? Please help, Susan Landreth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 If your selected color is the same as your background, it can be extremely difficult to see the cursor. If you are typing text onto a layer underneath an image, you can't see the cursor. Make sure the text you are typing isn't going underneath an image. Make sure you have a color selected that isn't extremely close to the color of your background. Hope that helps! PS this should be in the general discussion section Quote No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlandreth Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 I have used this program in the past with great success. I bought a new computer, installed the program and am having a problem with the text tool. I had set my background, added an image in a new layer and added a new layer for text. When I tried the use the text tool, I got the box with 4 arrows but no cursor. I uninstalled the program and reinstalled. I started a new project, and tried to add the next first. That time I got the cursor and added text. When I went to add a resized image into a new layer it wouldn't size properly. Started again, added image first, then new layer and once again now cursor. What am I doing wrong? Please help, Susan Landreth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlandreth Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi, I was using a white background, black as primary color. I changed the primary color to red, still no joy. I deselected the other layers, no joy. I didn't see the answer to my dilema in any other posts, I did check general info first, maybe I missed it. I have added a screen shot so you can see what I mean. Thanks. .Bmp"]Screen shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delpart Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi, I was using a white background, black as primary color. I changed the primary color to red, still no joy. I deselected the other layers, no joy. I didn't see the answer to my dilema in any other posts, I did check general info first, maybe I missed it. I have added a screen shot so you can see what I mean. Thanks. Screen shot Cannot attach directly and your link unfortunately goes back to your computer only: "://c/Users/slandreth/Documents/Cropper%20Captures/CropperCapture%5B3%5D.Bmp" To share that you'll need an image host like Photobucket to display things on the forum. Or whatever image/external hosting links you wish really ... See: Forum help thread on posting images Sadly, I'm not sure what could be causing it, but I've run into the problem of having to wait for the text cursor to show up for a few moments. I've just grown accustom to moving the text when I'm impatient and cannot determine the starting point. Quote *** Gallery at PDN-Fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlandreth Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Cannot attach directly and your link unfortunately goes back to your computer only: "://c/Users/slandreth/Documents/Cropper%20Captures/CropperCapture%5B3%5D.Bmp" To share that you'll need an image host like Photobucket to display things on the forum. Or whatever image/external hosting links you wish really ... See: Forum help thread on posting images Sadly, I'm not sure what could be causing it, but I've run into the problem of having to wait for the text cursor to show up for a few moments. I've just grown accustom to moving the text when I'm impatient and cannot determine the starting point. I added to photo to Photobucket, here's the link, http://s1172.photobucket.com/albums/r568/suland/. I have had the project up for several hours and still no cursor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 You have an active selection. Try pressing Esc or Ctrl-D before using the text tool. Quote Click to play: Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and how about a Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 You have an active selection. Try pressing Esc or Ctrl-D before using the text tool. What he said You can't type text outside of an active selection, hence the cursor not showing up. Had your text been inside the selection, you would have seen it. Again, press esc or ctrl+d to deselect before you try to type again Quote No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlandreth Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I added to photo to Photobucket, here's the link, http://s1172.photobu...ms/r568/suland/. I have had the project up for several hours and still no cursor. That did the trick. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlandreth Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 That did the trick. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlandreth Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I spoke too soon. That trick worked 1 time, now I'm back to no cursor. I did exactly what you told me to do. When I got no cursor, I even closed the program, rebooted my computer and started the whole process again. I have a simple project I am trying to complete and I am behind deadline. Is there anything else you can suggest? I spoke too soon. That trick worked 1 time, now I'm back to no cursor. I did exactly what you told me to do. When I got no cursor, I even closed the program, rebooted my computer and started the whole process again. I have a simple project I am trying to complete and I am behind deadline. Is there anything else you can suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 No text cursor? Try tapping the Ctrl key. more >> http://www.getpaint....t/TextTool.html Quote ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlandreth Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 No text cursor? Try tapping the Ctrl key. more >> http://www.getpaint....t/TextTool.html Thanks so much. I've got it working. All of you have been incredibly helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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