[GimpTalk_User]

This knowledge is for Windows XP computers:

hold "alt," hold "shift," and press "prnt screen."

* Remember to let go of all keys, afterwards.


Go to "Settings."

Go the the "Mouse" tab.

Check "Use mouse keys."

Play with "settings" in the "Mouse" section if you wish to make adjustments.

Load gimp.
Use the pencil tool.

Hold down the mouse button and start drawing with the number pad.

Troubleshooting:
1) If you're using a mouse with ball, take out the ball and use the buttons for clicking.
2) Try using various combinations of the number pad; sometimes you don't need to use the mouse buttons.

[--Surge--]

to draw a straight line you just hold shift when painting or penciling..

[GimpTalk_User]

I don't consider zig-zagged pixels to be straight. This is a more accurate but timely method.

When using the mouse, a person could throw off the x-y coordinates. However, by using the keys, the person decreases that chance. The keys go up and down the x-y coordinate, and they can also go zig-zag. But, the user is not required to use his or her eye-sight to make sure a line is exactly vertical or horizontal when using the number pad. But the user is required to do so when using the mouse.

[THaToNeGuY]

Well...eye-sight is key to using GIMP bro. Shift method is still more useful to me. and its less of a hassle.

[Jimmy]

If you have a mouse with a ball, you could just take the ball out and turn the left-to-right bar inside the mouse yourself. :l:

YAY FOR LAZINESS.

[THaToNeGuY]

Lol. Yea. That's true. or use the HoldShift trick.

[Parrappa]

Try pressing Ctrl W :w:

[Fatal Edge]

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1) If you're using a mouse with ball, take out the ball and use the buttons for clicking.

I can't take out the ball from my mouse... because it doesn't have one. This step can't help those of use using an optical or laser mouse. :s:

[XyllyX]

Ummm...why not just use guides for the starting and ending points of where you want your line? ...and have your mouse just snap to the guide intersection? You can also use the measure tool to set guides in exact locations as well as exact angles (angle accuracy is dependent on how large your canvas is. Larger canvas=more accurate angular placement).

[Afrochicken14]

Hello...paths tool...makes great straight lines, just takes a little while longer. That, and MORE straight lines can be made in unison! Ain't learning great?

[Shadow Tyrant]

Y'know, it shows the coordinates of your mouse at the bottom of the window. So you can just use that as a reference and use the shift key.

[Griatch]

Actually even simpler --

* Mark starting point of your line
* Hold down shift
* Also press Ctrl while still holding Shift

You will no be able to draw perfectly straight vertical or horizontal lines.

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Griatch

[746moon]

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I can't take out the ball from my mouse... because it doesn't have one. This step can't help those of use using an optical or laser mouse.

Notitce teh ''if'' in there. That step is just to help those who DO have a mouse with a ball.

[W0Wn00b]

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Try pressing Ctrl W

TAHTS A DIRTY TRICK :l:

[THaToNeGuY]

lol WoW did you try it?

Best trick: Turn power off. Makes great straight lines. Jus playin. Don't do it.

[ccbarr]

I don't use Windows XP or any version of Microsoft Windows. So, I am not familiar with the approach offered here. By GimpTalk_User offering it, it provides another alternative for accomplishing a task in Gimp for users of Windows XP (maybe other versions too? dunno). If it helps someone in accomplishing a task in Gimp, or gives them an alternative and they prefer the approach, then someone was helped ultimately. Thanks for posting this and sharing with the community GimpTalk_User.

[Mickster]

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Hello...paths tool...makes great straight lines, just takes a little while longer. That, and MORE straight lines can be made in unison! Ain't learning great?

I agree. Paths tool is the right choice!