How to crop with defined aspect ratio ???

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Dave 77459 <dave77459@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 3:52 PM, helices <helices@helices.org> wrote:
>
>> When I'm editing an image and I want to crop that image so it will print
>> 8x10 or 5x8 or whatever, I'm challenged by adjusting the selection box
>> to exactly the right proportions.
>>
>> What am I missing?
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Mike
>>
>
> Mike,
>
> When you select the Crop tool, there is a settings dialog? (I do it from
> the toolbox).
>
> On the settings dialog, there is a "Fixed" checkbox. Check that, then
> select "Aspect Ratio" from the drop down to the right of it.
>
> In the box below, enter in 8:10 or 10:8 or 5:8 or 8:5. If you get the
> wrong one (is it height:width or width:height, I can never remember), you
> can use the "paper sheets" next to the box to make the selection.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Dave
>

I note that I replied to sender, instead of the list. Culpa mea.

Dave

When I'm editing an image and I want to crop that image so it will print
8x10 or 5x8 or whatever, I'm challenged by adjusting the selection box
to exactly the right proportions.

What am I missing?

Best Regards,

Mike

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 4:52 PM, helices <helices@helices.org> wrote:
> When I'm editing an image and I want to crop that image so it will print
> 8x10 or 5x8 or whatever, I'm challenged by adjusting the selection box
> to exactly the right proportions.
>
> What am I missing?

I usually use the "Canvas Size" option for that, and then reposition
the picture within the scaled canvas before clicking "Ok". But it's a
bit tough to re-position the picture precisely because it looks so
small in the dialog.

I'd love to hear how others do it. I wish there was an interactive
selection transform tool that I can use modifier keys with.

helices writes:
> When I'm editing an image and I want to crop that image so it will print
> 8x10 or 5x8 or whatever, I'm challenged by adjusting the selection box
> to exactly the right proportions.

The Crop tool's options includes a checkbox for Fixed: Aspect ratio
and a field where you can type in 8:10 or 5:8 or whatever you need.

...Akkana