Re: [Gimp-user] Restricting tool movement along a single axis

[Brendan Scott <disposableemail apps opensourcelaw biz>]

On 10/31/2013 06:57 AM, scl wrote:
> On  30.10.2013 at 12:34 A.M., alemelo wrote:
> > So bad (and strange) that a pretty simple function hasn't been implemented yet.
>
> thank you Alemelo for bringing up this topic.
> Let's not stick with complaints, sitting back and doing nothing.
> The usual way to at least increase the chance that it will be in
> GIMP at sometime, is to discuss the need and requirements and
> file an enhancement request. In later steps it could be regarded
> in a UI specification and become implemented.
>
> So, let's begin with the first step:
>
> Are there more GIMP users (especially some who use GIMP often)
> who need this?

I don't need it, but I think it's a good idea.  I have just encountered it with Autodesk Sketch Pro on my 
tablet.
If you set a ruler or circle it will draw either a line parallel to the ruler or an arc with the same centre 
based on where you begin drawing.