Jaybury Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hi, Not sure if this is a bug or not, but I've been happily selecting and moving text in a multi layer file then suddenly when I select and move the text is not moving. The select box moves but doesn't take the text with it. Have I accidently clicked a button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delpart Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Either wrong layer (doubtful) or wrong tool. Move selection and move selected pixels do different things. Move selection describes what you are seeing. Which just moves the selection box and doesn't affect the image pixel at all. Could be from having run out of memory, but this seems to be less common of a problem as everybody buys newer machines. I've had all sorts of issues from running out of memory, but not that one. Quote *** Gallery at PDN-Fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybury Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Either wrong layer (doubtful) or wrong tool. Move selection and move selected pixels do different things. Move selection describes what you are seeing. Which just moves the selection box and doesn't affect the image pixel at all. Could be from having run out of memory, but this seems to be less common of a problem as everybody buys newer machines. I've had all sorts of issues from running out of memory, but not that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybury Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm selecting the correct layer and tools. I've also since cleaned up my pc to provide more space (much more than when it was working before). I've also opened a new file and tried to use the tool, but sill I can't move the text. I don't really want to have to, but if I need to, should I unistall and re-install the program? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Perhaps you are using the Move Selection Tool instead of the Move Tool ? Or, maybe the text is on another layer than the one you think it's on? 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...
Jaybury Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thankyou! I had to go through every layer and use both the select pixels and move selection tools indivually, but eventually found the layer it was on! What it highlights is that the difficulty was created because the text isn't visible on any of the layers in the layer window, unless I'm doing something wrong? ANyway, thanks for the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oma Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 perhaps get into the habit of naming your layers. sometimes just the simple little word text instead of layer 1, 2 3 etc helps when working with multiple layers. Its something you will appreciate getting into the habit of doing when you start working with more than 20 layer images. ciao OMA PS I know its not what you asked but as you are at the beginning of using the program its an excellent habit to get into. Quote My Deviant Art Gallery Oma's Paint.Net gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delpart Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 On what OMA said, the name of the layers can be quite long. With text layers you can easily name them with the text in those layers in most cases ... I guess my "(doubtful)" was actual as to it being the wrong layer. I should have been more clear. Glad you got it sorted. Quote *** Gallery at PDN-Fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybury Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks again to you both for your support. I'm loving the software, and my daily voyage of discovery, keeps it interesting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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