"Moving" a larger picture inside a smaller one?

[TSAdmiral]

I just installed Paint.NET and I'm somewhat confused as to its many functions. I do, however, have some experience with Photoshop. However, I don't plan to do anything high end such as creating sophisticated imagery. I want to know how to emulate something simple within Paint.NET from my Photoshp experience.

I typically use image editors to create avatars for use, whether that is in IM programs or forums or whatever. Previously, with Photoshop, I simply imported an existing image and opened up a new blank image of the desired resolution. Then I simply dragged it into the blank avatar window and simply used my number pads to move it around until I got the right portion of the image I wanted. Then I simply saved it.

For example, let's say I want to create an avatar that's 100x100 in size in Photoshop. I used to open up a blank image/window and then I dragged the larger image from where I wanted a snippet of for my avatar. I used the number pads to position it until I was satisfied.

I hope I was clear about this. Is this something that is possible to do within Paint.NET? Thanks in advance.

[MadJik]

Instead numpad you could use cursor keys.

But also drag/drop by left click with the mouse.

Keys are better for the final move.

You should zoom out to see the size of original picture. Then you could resize it using the circle on the edge.