4.14. Distort

Figure 16.37. Example of using Distort on a selection

Example of using Distort on a selection

An image with a selection

Example of using Distort on a selection

After « Distort »


The « Distort » command deforms the selection contour.

4.14.1. Activating the Command

  • You can access this command from the image menu bar through SelectDistort....

4.14.2.  Description of the « Distort » Dialog Window

Figure 16.38.  The « Distort » dialog

The « Distort » dialog

This command has several options which allow to increase or reduce the deformation. It is not possible to foresee the result and you have to experiment.

Threshold

A higher threshold shrinks the distorted selection. A lower threshold makes the selection bigger.

If the active selection has a regular shape (e.g. rectangle or ellipse selection), this option controls if the new outline is more inside the original selection or more outside the original selection.

Spread

A higher « Spread » increases the deformation.

Granularity

A higher « Granularity » increases the deformation.

Smooth

A higher « Smooth » decreases the deformation.

Deactivating Smooth horizontally or Smooth vertically increases the deformation.