Problems with rotate and scale

Miguel Angel · **Joined:** Mar 09, 2020 **Posts:** 1

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

Hello, im a novice. My english is not really good, but im going to try my best to explain what happened to me.
Im having problem with the tool rotate and scale. the dialog where i can see the details is missing. I Can´t rotate a layer because of that. How can i fix this? the only rotate dialog i can see is when i go to image.

Erisian · **Posted:** Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:50 am **(#2)**

Miguel Angel wrote:

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

My english is not really good,

...and then you continue to speak perfect english! :hehe

Welcome to the forum. I personally don't know how to help with this but I'm sure somebody will soon. There is usually a simple answer.

Wallace · **Posted:** Mon Mar 09, 2020 12:55 pm **(#3)**

I believe more information about this issue you are having would be helpful.
However, be sure that the layer you wish to rotate,
is the actual active/selected layer you wish to rotate.

If this doesn't help.
More information about the issue will be required.

Tas_mania · **Joined:** Nov 04, 2015 **Posts:** 1477

Welcome to GC.
You are using 2 different tools.
Select Rotate, click anywhere in your open image and then use the slider to rotate.

When you rotate an image you have empty spaces at some corners. Click the scale tool and anywhere on the image.
Scale the image up to cover the corners. See the chain symbol on Width and Height? Best to leave this chain closed so you don't lose perspective.

This is just an example of how to use Scale and Rotate.