[Gimp-user] "Live" update of selected regions

[Claus Cyrny]

Hi Marco,

Marco Presi wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I would like to know if there is a way to update a selection made with
> any of the selection tools. After the selection is made I often would
> like to make it smoother or to change the threshold (expecially when
> selecting by color). Acting on the selection controls (smoothing radius,
> threshold, ...) has no effect: in order to make the adjustments, I need
> to re-select from scratch the region.
> 
> Is there a way to do this without selecting from scratch again and
> again?

You could convert the selection to a path, and, at demand, proceed
vice versa (path -> selection). Then you could, say, feather the 
selection, or whatever. This way, you wouldn't have to select the
same area again. That's what comes to my mind instantly.

HTH,

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