How do i save a selection in Pixelmator?

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2019-04-11 20:24:35

Ive looked long and hard and havent been able to figure it out.

Can anyone help?

Thanks!

—GP
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2019-04-12 22:12:01

Hi Gary.

To save a selection I think need to save it as something else. You can convert the selection to a shape. You can fill it to preserve the shape for later.
My favourite is to convert it to a mask (it will even preserve any feathered edges). To do this:
1. Create a new layer.
2. Right-click on the layer and select Add Mask. A mask will be created on the layer with opacity corresponding to the selection.
You can now delelect, knowing that your selection is saved for later as a mask.
To get your selection back later, command-click on the mask. Your selection will be restored.

Hope this helps.

- Stef.
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2019-04-18 19:41:51

Thank you kindly Stef!