Why my windows are not See-through?

[drpeppercan]

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Linux
OS Version: Pop! OS 19.04
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

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Hi all,

As you will see in my attached .xcf file, I have 2 layers. The bottom layer has a landscape photo, while the top layer has an indoors photo with windows. I selected the windows and proceeded to delete them, thinking that the layer below would show through. But it won't! What gives?!!

What am I missing?

Thanks guys
DPC

nothroughwindows.xcf

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[mahvin]

I simply added alpha channel to the top layer and then cut to remove the windows area.

[Jappaloe63]

it works with me

[drpeppercan]

Thank you mahvin

[drpeppercan]

I don't recall needing to manually add an Alpha channel prior to just making a see-through hole. I was under the impression that I used to just overlap the layers, and make a hole on the top one, and that was it.
Did something change over the past year or so?
Maybe I'm just loosing it.

[sallyanne]

I don't recall needing to manually add an Alpha channel prior to just making a see-through hole. I was under the impression that I used to just overlap the layers, and make a hole on the top one, and that was it.
Did something change over the past year or so?
Maybe I'm just loosing it.

Nothing's changed. You probably either had your gimp to automatically add an alpha channel or used pictures with alpha channels before