Re: [Gimp-user] ERASER TOOL

[Richard <strata_ranger hotmail com>]

> Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2014 15:32:32 +0200
> From: forums gimpusers com
> To: gimp-user-list gnome org
> CC: notifications gimpusers com
> Subject: [Gimp-user] ERASER TOOL
>
> Very new to this program with elementary uses for Gimp.  Main task is erasing
> extraneous graphics from pdf. maps and drawings.  Currently, the setting for the
> eraser tool is not removing graphics, but painting on the checkerboard pattern.
>
> I'm sure this is a simple fix (or understanding of the program) but I would
> appreciate your advice.
>
> Thanks
>
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The "checkerboard pattern" is not part of the actual image data, but instead GIMP's way of informing you that 
that region of the image is transparent and there's nothing below it (note that the size of the checkerboard 
doesn't change as you zoom in and out).

-- Stratadrake
strata_ranger hotmail com
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