[Gimp-user] Path Tool Annoyances

[willthefifth <forums gimpusers com>]

> willthefifth,
> You are using way too many nodes for the path you are creating. You
> either need to pull out each handle in the proper direction, or zoom
> in
> on each node and delete the handles all together. 
>
> Have a look at the new path I added.
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/93550827/temp/DavidHabashy-1.xcf
> Rick,
> I use Inkscape all the time and am pretty proficient for my needs. If
> I
> only need to trace something out as a path without the need for
> vertical
> guides, I prefer to just work in gimp. This was never a problem before
> the cairo changes.
> Simon,
> I honestly think that maybe the new cairo is "too" precise. What
> happens
> is when you lay down your nodes and your mouse isn't completely still,
> it will drag out a handle as if you were holding down the button and
> dragging intentionally. I'm not sure if it has to do with the
> resolution
> of your mouse, meaning the more precise your mouse is, the more likely
> you are to drag out a handle? No matter the case, the faster you lay
> down your nodes, the more likely this is to happen. 
>
> I've never had a problem as bad willthefifth, but I'm conscious of how
> it happens so I do my best to avoid it. Unfortunately it still
> happens.
> If the ability to drag out handles could be suppressed with a setting
> or
> a modifier, this could be avoided.
What do you mean delete the handles? What does that mean?

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