alpha to selection

[MRMAD]

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: New User

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hi guys. I am very new to GIMP.
I am trying to draw one big circle in layer 1,and 2 small circles in layer 2.
then i used command alpha to selection in layer 3 .but its not working.
i know iam doing something wrong here but i need help
thx

[mahvin]

What is in the 3rd layer? If there are no objects in the 3rd layer, nothing will be selected.

[Nidhogg]

I guess you want to add to selection? You can't do that on the 3rd empty layer.

Switch to your first layer, and use alpha to selection.

Alpha-To-Selection-Add1.jpg (201.75 KiB) Viewed 1516 times

Switch to the 2nd layer, and use add to selection.

Alpha-To-Selection-Add2.jpg (319.55 KiB) Viewed 1516 times

Now you may use the combined selection on the 3rd layer if you wish.