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inside or the outside of the selection is protected. For more information, see “Choosing the protected area
of a selection” on page 588.
In addition, if you select multiple layers prior to performing a transformation on a path-based selection, the
transformation applies to the selected area across any layers that are currently selected. For example, if you
select a layer group, the selection and transformation is applied to all layers within that group. Therefore,
make sure to select only the desired layers before performing a transformation.
You can also select the entire canvas or create path-based selections by converting shapes or pixel-based
selections. Converting a shape to create a path-based selection is useful for selecting an area that is
identical to an existing shape or text.
To make an oval or a circular selection
1
Choose Window Layers.
2 In the Layers panel, do one of the following:
• Click a layer.
• Click a layer group.
• Hold down Command + Shift (Mac OS) or Ctrl + Shift (Windows), and click each layer you want to
select.
3 Perform a task from the following table.
To select Do the following
An oval area
Choose the Oval Selection tool from the
toolbox. Drag in the document window to select
an area.
A circular area
Choose the Oval Selection tool from the
toolbox. While dragging the selection in the
document window, hold down the Shift key.
Whenever you create a selection, Corel Painter deactivates the previous selection.
To make a rectangular or square selection
1
Choose Window Layers.
2 In the Layers panel, do one of the following:
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