alpha to selection

MRMAD · **Joined:** May 27, 2020 **Posts:** 1

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

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 · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

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

Nidhogg · **Posted:** Fri May 29, 2020 3:03 am **(#3)**

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.

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

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Alpha-To-Selection-Add2.jpg [ 319.55 KiB | Viewed 3462 times ]

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