Can't move selection

[Walrez]

Hi,

Swear that I read the FAQ and tried to search, with not use.

I'm a beginner.

I'm just trying to move a selection. To do this, I select it, choose the "Move selected pixels", and try to drag it. It doesn't move, and if I approach the borders, it streches (which I guess is correct).

What am I missing?

Thanks,

Walter

[HITMAN-X-]

how big is it.

If small then read this topic http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=5810

If big then I have no idea.

[Walrez]

Hi, Hitman, thanks for answering.

It is, indeed, a very small selection (5x6 pixels).

I tried dragging outside of the selection box, and it still stretches the rectangle instead of moving it.

Weird. Any idea?

[barkbark00]

By "outside the selection" we mean, not anywhere near the handles (nubs)...you should see a solid black arrow as your cursor, not the white gloved hand.

[Walrez]

Ok, what happened is that the image itself is very small (an icon), and effectively, the cursor turns into a black arrow even if outside of the image area.

Thanks a lot for all your help,

Walter

[barkbark00]

That's correct. Some times the only way to move a small selection is from outside the selection. Whenever you have a selection active, the cursor will/can only effect that area. This holds true for moving the selection as well as drawing/editing in the selection.