Selecting Pixels

Only the active pixel grid allows for pixel selection. When you select pixels within this grid, they are highlighted with a dashed outline, providing clear visual feedback that they are ready for modification or transformation.

Use the Select Tool to select individual pixels or to select pixels within a specified area.

You can also utilize the following options from the main menu:

• Pixel > Select All: Selects all pixels within the active pixel grid.
• Pixel > Deselect: Deselects any currently selected pixels.
• Pixel > Invert Selection: Selects all unselected pixels while deselecting the currently selected ones.

Note

Air pixels cannot be selected.

Important

If there are selected pixels in the active pixel grid, any operations or transformations will only apply to these selected pixels, allowing for precise editing of specific areas.

If no pixels are selected in the active pixel grid, all pixels within that grid, as well as all pixels from any other selected Pixel Layers, will be affected by the operation.

Selecting Pixels with the Select Tool

Steps to Start a New Pixel Selection

1. Activate the desired pixel grid.
2. Select the Select Tool.
3. Choose a Pixel Tool Mode.
4. Use the Select Tool according to the requirements of the selected Pixel Tool Mode.

Steps to Add Pixels to the Current Selection

1. Hold down the Shift key.
2. Use the Select Tool as needed based on the current Tool Mode.

Steps to Remove Pixels from the Current Selection

1. Hold down the Alt key.
2. Use the Select Tool as needed based on the current Tool Mode.

Moving the Pixel Selection

You can also move the selection area without moving the actual selected pixels. This feature allows you to adjust your selection area before making edits or applying changes.

Steps to Move the Pixel Selection

1. Ensure the Select Tool is activated.
2. Click and drag within the selected area of pixels. This action will move the entire selection state to a new position without moving the actual pixel data.