Newby question about selection

[sandaholm]

Hi,

I'm trying to improve a photo by selecting an area to work on. I've tried different selection tools (lasso and freehand). When I draw, for example with the freehand, I can draw the line around what I want to work on, but when I let go of the mouse button after joining the ends, the selection disappears.

I'm probably missing something rather simple and basic but it's frustrating.

Kirby

[Joelle]

Hi,

I'm trying to improve a photo by selecting an area to work on. I've tried different selection tools (lasso and freehand). When I draw, for example with the freehand, I can draw the line around what I want to work on, but when I let go of the mouse button after joining the ends, the selection disappears.

I'm probably missing something rather simple and basic but it's frustrating.

Kirby

You most probably have the tool set to Replace
I use the Selection Tool with the attached settings.
Hold the Alt key when you are using it, it will give more control as you can 'draw' with it.
To get straight lines, hold the Shift key and click from one point to another.

Joëlle

[sandaholm]

Thanks, I got it to work! Now, once I've made the changes how do I turn off the selections?

Kirby

[Joelle]

Thanks, I got it to work! Now, once I've made the changes how do I turn off the selections?

Kirby

Hit A on your keyboard, that will get you back to the Pan Tool (the hand).
There is no 'un-tick' for any tool, clicking on another is all you need to do.

Joëlle

[hartpaul]

Or if you mean unselect then Selections > Selections None on the top will do that.

[Joelle]

Ah 'that' one

or right-click outside the selection.

Joëlle

For a good selection of Hints & Tips, have a look at Suz Shook's site:
http://suzsplace.com/

Well worth the time, although not up to date for X5, but most things work the same.
Corel hasn't changed PSP much since acquiring it.

[LindaSue]

Or press Ctrl+D to Select None.