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

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Hello everyone I'm rob and i'm new here.
I have a pretty basic question well i guess i have two. First, How do I doc the tools in a little window on the side
two:layers, My goal is to have two layers. The top layer ill erase an area I want the bottom layer to be seen through. In photoshop this was pretty straight forward so i'm in need of assistance please


Rob

For question one, best looks at videos, search for "Gimp dock" (with a "k") on youtube.

For question two, it is also straightforward in Gimp, make sure the layer has an alpha channel (Layer>Transparency>Add alpha channel) so that the eraser makes a hole in it instead of filling with the background color.

Easiest way to add an Alpha Channel is to right-click on the layer and select "Add alpha channel" before you start erasing.

Get used to right-clicking everywhere, most of Gimps options can be accessed that way. Gimp versions 2.10x allow you to edit preferences to make all imported images have alpha channel by default. I don't think Gimp 2.8x allows that though.

Welcome Rob, to Gimp Chat.

thanks
sallyanne, racer-x and ofnuts for taking the time to help me.I know these thing are probably trivial to you but ill get there. your input helped a lot!

Thanks again
Rob
AKA Robster

Nothing is trivial. Einstein once remarked that the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked.