[Gimp-user] Painting on transparency

[rich2005 <forums gimpusers com>]

> Hi,
>
> I seem not to be allowed to paint over transparencies.
> I tried to lock/unlock transparency but theres no effect. I am able to
> paint over  pixels either in lock or unlock mode, but I can only paint
> over transparencies when they're not locked.
>
> Your help is appreciated, thanks!
>
> Gimp 2.8.22 in windows 10 pro 64 bits.

You have the pixel lock on, which prevents painting on that layer.

The **alpha lock** prevents painting on the alpha channel but there is no
function to **only** paint on the transparent area but not the opaque (white)
area.

If you want to paint in that transparent area then a couple of ways

Draw a selection constraining to the required area. or

Make a new transparent layer under the base layer and paint on that.

rich: www.gimp-forum.net

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