You can create path-based selections that are rectangular or oval. If you need more flexibility, you can create freehand selections by using the Lasso or the Polygonal Selection tools. The Lasso tool creates selections based on freehand segments. The Polygonal Selection tool selects an area with more precision by setting different points on the image and anchoring them using straight-line segments.
You can apply transformations only to path-based selections. However, you can convert any pixel-based selections to path-based selections in order to perform transformations. It’s important to note that when converting a pixel-based selection, the modified selection is reduced to only two levels of protection: the inside or the outside of the selection is protected. For more information, see Choosing the protected area of a selection.
To make an oval or a circular selection |
1 . | Choose Window Layers. |
2 . | In the Layers panel, do one of the following: |
• | Click a layer. |
• | Click a layer group. |
• | Hold down Command + Shift (macOS) or Ctrl + Shift (Windows), and click each layer you want to select. |
3 . | Perform a task from the following table. |
Choose the Oval Selection tool from the toolbox. Drag in the document window to select an area.
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Choose the Oval Selection tool from the toolbox. While dragging the selection in the document window, hold down the Shift key.
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Whenever you create a selection, Corel Painter deactivates the previous selection.
To make a rectangular or square selection |
1 . | Choose Window Layers. |
2 . | In the Layers panel, do one of the following: |
• | Click a layer. |
• | Click a layer group. |
• | Hold down Command + Shift (macOS) or Ctrl + Shift (Windows), and click each layer you want to select. |
3 . | Perform a task from the following table. |
Choose the Rectangular Selection tool from the toolbox. Drag in the document window to select an area.
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Choose the Rectangular Selection tool from the toolbox. While dragging the selection in the document window, hold down the Shift key.
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To make a freehand selection |
1 . | Choose Window Layers. |
2 . | In the Layers panel, do one of the following: |
• | Click a layer. |
• | Click a layer group. |
• | Hold down Command + Shift (macOS) or Ctrl + Shift (Windows), and click each layer you want to select. |
3 . | Perform a task from the following table. |
Choose the Lasso tool from the toolbox. Draw a freehand border around the area that you want to select in the document window.
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Choose the Polygonal Selection tool from the toolbox. Click where you want to set the anchor points of the polygon selection, and double-click to set the last anchor point.
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If you draw an open path with the Lasso tool , the endpoints are connected automatically with a straight line before the selection is created.
To select the entire canvas |
• | Choose Select All. |
To convert a shape to a selection |
1 . | Select the shape that you want to convert. |
The shape must be closed. |
2 . | On the property bar, click the Convert To Selection button . |
The outline of the shape creates the selection path. Everything within the outline is fully selected. |
You can also convert the current selection to a shape. For more information, see To convert a selection to a shape.
To convert a pixel-based selection to a path-based selection |
1 . | Create a pixel-based selection. |
For more information, see Creating pixel-based selections. |
2 . | Choose Select Transform Selection. |
Corel Painter generates paths from the outlines of the pixel-based selection. You can now use the Transform tool for transformations. |