[Gimp-user] Can't copy and paste drop shadow

[robot <forums gimpusers com>]

Hi all
I have an image on a transparent background that I am able to create a drop
shadow for (however quality of the shadow color is very poor). When I draw a box
round it and copy and past the subject onto my other piture/ layer the shadow
dose not come with it!

Any ideas on a fix please

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