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GIMP is a free photo editing software that can be downloaded at gimp.org. The intelligent scissors in GIMP are used as a select tool that is faster than using the paths tool. The lines will curve to create a selection.
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Make sure you are on the intelligent scissors tool. They look like a pair of scissors.
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Make sure you are on the layer you wish to make a selection in. To do this, simply click on that layer in the layers and channels box.Advertisement
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Click to create a starting point (or anchor) of the thing you want to select. Click around the object you want to select. Notice that the lines curve and zigzag sometimes to get the correct selection.
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Once you have gone around the object, put the mouse on on the first point created. An infinity sign should come up (looks like a sideways "eight"). Click on this point to complete the selection.
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After this is done, put your mouse inside the selection. An image of a dotted circle should show up. Click inside the circle to create the selection.
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QuestionWhere is the 'Delete' button?Community AnswerUsually you'll find one on your keyboard, above the backspace key. You can also do CTRL-X to cut the selected area, effectively removing it from the image.
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QuestionWhy is the Scissors Select Tool important?APK WikCommunity AnswerThe Scissors Select Tool is important because it allows you to make precise selections of objects with defined edges in image editing. It is useful for cutting out objects from backgrounds, creating smooth selections, and refining edits without affecting surrounding areas, by detecting edges of an object for easier selection of complex shapes. Whether you're editing photos, designing graphics, or creating digital art, it helps improve accuracy and efficiency.
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QuestionIs there an automated version of the scissors tool in image editing software?Mr cTop AnswererYes, many image editing software offer automated versions of the scissors tool, typically called the "Magic Wand" or "Quick Selection" tool. These tools automatically select areas of similar color or texture, making it easier to cut out objects from the background. You can use the "Magic Wand" tool to select and cut out areas based on color similarity by selecting the tool, clicking on the area you want to select, and adjusting the tolerance level to refine the selection.
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- You can save your scissor selection as a path by going to the paths tab in the layers/channels/paths box and clicking on the "selection to path" tool, which looks like a red oval with black dots around it (roughly accurate).Thanks
- If you notice the intelligent scissors have incorrectly guessed where the selection is, drag the line to the correct place. It will create another point and hopefully correct the mistake.Thanks
- Clicking outside the image will include up the border of the image in your selection.Thanks
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