Could someone remind me of the best way to copy a selection from one
image to another please? In this example, I selected an area in the
right image and copied it to clipboard. I cannot simply then paste it
into the left image as that opens a new image. So I first make a
rectangle, guessing the size, and then paste. But the results are very
poor.
http://www.terrypin.dial.pipex.com/Images/IrfanCopy.gif

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Terry, West Sussex, UK

Terry Pinnell wrote:
> Could someone remind me of the best way to copy a selection from one
> image to another please? In this example, I selected an area in the
> right image and copied it to clipboard. I cannot simply then paste it
> into the left image as that opens a new image. So I first make a
> rectangle, guessing the size, and then paste. But the results are very
> poor.
> http://www.terrypin.dial.pipex.com/Images/IrfanCopy.gif

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You need to keep an eye on the pixel size in the upper left corner. Use the
same pixel values for your rectangular to paste into the second image. If
your pixels are less than the original (like in your sample), the results
will be poor.

In detail:
First image > select your area (draw rectangle) > remember pixel size > Edit
> Copy
Second image > draw your rectangle with same pixel size > Edit > Paste.

Good luck
H.N.

Terry Pinnell wrote:
> Could someone remind me of the best way to copy a selection from one
> image to another please? In this example, I selected an area in the
> right image and copied it to clipboard. I cannot simply then paste it
> into the left image as that opens a new image. So I first make a
> rectangle, guessing the size, and then paste. But the results are very
> poor.
> http://www.terrypin.dial.pipex.com/Images/IrfanCopy.gif

----------------------
You need to keep an eye on the pixel size in the upper left corner. Use the
same pixel values for your rectangular to paste into the second image. If
your pixels are less than the original (like in your sample), the results
will be poor.

In detail:
First image > select your area (draw rectangle) > remember pixel size > Edit
> Copy
Second image > draw your rectangle with same pixel size > Edit > Paste.

Good luck
H.N.

On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 09:43:26 +0100, Terry Pinnell
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Could someone remind me of the best way to copy a selection from one
>image to another please? In this example, I selected an area in the
>right image and copied it to clipboard. I cannot simply then paste it
>into the left image as that opens a new image. So I first make a
>rectangle, guessing the size, and then paste. But the results are very
>poor.
>http://www.terrypin.dial.pipex.com/Images/IrfanCopy.gif

When you make the first selection the top bar shows the size of the
selection. After copying go to other image and make a selection the
same size (see size varying in top bar), then paste.


--
Regards
D.G.
BOLTON,NorthWest,England

D.G. <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 09:43:26 +0100, Terry Pinnell
><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>Could someone remind me of the best way to copy a selection from one
>>image to another please? In this example, I selected an area in the
>>right image and copied it to clipboard. I cannot simply then paste it
>>into the left image as that opens a new image. So I first make a
>>rectangle, guessing the size, and then paste. But the results are very
>>poor.
>>http://www.terrypin.dial.pipex.com/Images/IrfanCopy.gif
>
>When you make the first selection the top bar shows the size of the
>selection. After copying go to other image and make a selection the
>same size (see size varying in top bar), then paste.


Thanks both. Hadn't thought of looking there for data!

That certainly works, but I must say I find it very awkward adjusting
the new rectangle to precisely the same size.

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Terry, West Sussex, UK

_Terry Pinnell_, martedì 19/apr/2005:

> That certainly works, but I must say I find it very awkward adjusting
> the new rectangle to precisely the same size.

There is "Create custom selection" under the Edit menu, where you can input
your x and y coordinates.
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Maria Luisa C - 19/04/2005 19.17.41

MLC <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>_Terry Pinnell_, martedì 19/apr/2005:
>
>> That certainly works, but I must say I find it very awkward adjusting
>> the new rectangle to precisely the same size.
>
>There is "Create custom selection" under the Edit menu, where you can input
>your x and y coordinates.

Thanks, Maria, that's better!

Mind you, still leaves the task looking pretty cumbersome for such a
trivial operation as copy/pasting from one image to another. Compare
the simplicity of say PaintShop Pro:
1. Drag around selection in image A.
2. <Ctrl+e> (or Edit>Paste>As New Selection) in Image B
3. Drag to required position.

I've emailed Irfan and asked him if he would consider adding a simpler
facility in a future release.

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Terry, West Sussex, UK

_Terry Pinnell_, martedì 19/apr/2005:

> Mind you, still leaves the task looking pretty cumbersome for such a
> trivial operation as copy/pasting from one image to another. Compare
> the simplicity of say PaintShop Pro:
> 1. Drag around selection in image A.
> 2. <Ctrl+e> (or Edit>Paste>As New Selection) in Image B
> 3. Drag to required position.
>
> I've emailed Irfan and asked him if he would consider adding a simpler
> facility in a future release.

Well done! I hope he adds it, me too.
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Maria Luisa C - 19/04/2005 20.42.00

If your software allows it.... Cut away all the picture you do not want to
copy but do not save the picture. Then you can copy and paste the part left
over into a document. Do not save the changes you made to the original
picture.

"Ben A Gozar" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:Xns963DD6F8364Fkeror@140.99.99.130...
> If your software allows it.... Cut away all the picture you do not want to
> copy but do not save the picture. Then you can copy and paste the part left
> over into a document. Do not save the changes you made to the original
> picture.

Use Gimp! You can copy the entire photo, or a circle or hand-traced cut out ....