Move paths to different layer

RobertSteed · **Joined:** Nov 29, 2015 **Posts:** 5

GIMP Version: 2.8.16
Operating System: Windows
OS Version: Windows 10 x64
GIMP Experience: Basic Level

I have a base image and a transparent layer on top of it. I've drawn paths over the base image, and stroked them, intending them all to be on the transparent layer. Some of the paths by accident are on the base image - how can I simply move them to the transparent layer?

Wallace · **Posted:** Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:15 pm **(#2)**

Are you needing to have all the paths that you've made on the same layer. Or do you wish to us the paths "as is" on the same layer.
I also may not fully understanding what it is you're trying to accomplish.

Note:
When you create a path, it can be used on any active layer that's available. You can also create paths that are not all together, but this still applies.

Graechan · **Posted:** Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:20 pm **(#3)**

Robert when you stroke a path the active layer is where the stroke is added

RobertSteed · **Joined:** Nov 29, 2015 **Posts:** 5

Wallace, I need all the stroked paths to be on the transparent layer.
Graechan, yes clearly I had the base layer active while stroking some of the paths.

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

The paths are not associated to any layer. Like the selection, they are associated with the whole image and will apply to any layer

RobertSteed · **Joined:** Nov 29, 2015 **Posts:** 5

OK, so how can I remove the strokes from the base layer? That would solve my problem, as I could then simply apply the strokes to the correct layer.

Issabella · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:45 am **(#7)**

Robert, your paths are in paths tablet, not in your background layer. So your paths (one to one) or (all of them) you created can be active and you can apply a stroke to the layer you like (in layers).

RobertSteed · **Joined:** Nov 29, 2015 **Posts:** 5

I know, thanks. How can I remove the strokes without deleting then re-importing the base layer?

RobertSteed · **Joined:** Nov 29, 2015 **Posts:** 5

I solved the problem by deleting then re-importing the the base layer, but I would still like to know how to remove strokes, if anyone knows.

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

RobertSteed wrote:

I solved the problem by deleting then re-importing the the base layer, but I would still like to know how to remove strokes, if anyone knows.

Basically you can't... on the path has been stroked, it's exactly as if you painted it by hand. Of course, you can always undo (Ctrl-Z) as long as you didn't save/reload the image. This is why it's always bet to stroke the path on its own transparent. layer

bilbo9955 · **Joined:** Jul 11, 2010 **Posts:** 349

Or you could try viewtopic.php?f=28&t=13354

Wallace · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:05 pm **(#12)**

Create a new transparent layer, above all your other layers and stroke the paths on this newly created layer. Delete the layer that was previously used to stoke the paths on.

Issabella · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:10 pm **(#13)**

good Wallace, I think that is the best option for him to do.

Wallace · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:31 pm **(#14)**

Issabella wrote:

good Wallace, I think that is the best option for him to do.

Yes...
It can be confusing dealing with paths.
I'm also not sure exactly what's trying to be accomplished, but it seems as though the strokes are not on the desired layer.