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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/08/2005 10:51:13 PM · #1

Can the crop tool be used to crop something into an oval shape?

fotomann_forever

11/08/2005 10:54:29 PM · #2

Deleted - I sounded stupid ... lol ... what's new?

Message edited by author 2005-11-08 22:56:30.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

11/08/2005 10:54:52 PM · #3

You have to use the oval selection tool and use the crop command (probably in the Edit or Image menu). AFAIK the crop tool is strictly rectangular and hard-edged, but can be rotated.

11/08/2005 11:02:49 PM · #4

Okay, thanks.

11/08/2005 11:57:30 PM · #5

I used the marquee tool, got the oval and did the "crop" command, but it is still on the rectangular background. Is there anyway to get rid of that background and have only the oval? I want to have this oval as part of a logo to paste into other things.

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

11/09/2005 12:08:02 AM · #6

Originally posted by jpochard:

The canvas will always be rectangular/square but you can change the background to transparent.

11/09/2005 12:23:37 AM · #7

When I changed the background to transparent and then saved, then I reopened the file and it had a white background which showed if I pasted the file into another project.

Well, for now I'm just getting around it by selecting the oval and hitting "copy" to paste that selection in my new item. I was just curious if there was a way to actually save a file so that only the oval would come up when reopened.

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

11/09/2005 12:31:52 AM · #8

I've done it but you may have to create a new document with a transparent background or create a new layer with a transparent background, paste your oval and then remove the background layer.

11/09/2005 12:34:56 AM · #9

Thanks for your help! :)

cpanaioti