Copy selection size/shape to new layer?

[dkistner1111]

This seems like it should be a no brainer, but I can't figure it out.

 

What I want to do:

1. Select an image.

2. Copy the size/shape to a new layer, without the image.

 

Currently, I have to:

1. Select the image.

2. Write down the W and D because my old brain won't remember it.

3. Open a new layer.

4. Select the rectangle tool.

5. Drag a rectangle.

6. Adjusting the W and D to match the original image size.

 

Surely there is an easier way to do this. Can anyone help me?

 

 

 

 

[Pšenda]

Draw Rectangle directly to image, and then move it to new layer. 

[v_kyr]

Usually once you've created a selection on a layer, that is persistent thus you can just click onto another layer and the selection will be taken over to that one. The selection is usually mostly still there until you dismiss it.

[dkistner1111]

Drawing a rectangle over the image was what I used to try to do, but I couldn't get the size to constrain properly so it was hit or miss. I must be missing something on selecting on one layer and then clicking into another one, because I can only get it to copy the original image to the new layer. Is that what you meant, v_kyr?

I did try this, and it works a good bit better better for my purposes:

1. Cmd-J to copy the selected layer (which only has the image on it).

2. Convert new layer image to curves (Cmd-Enter).

3. Click to apply a solid color to the vectored image.

That allows me to manipulate the new rectangle if I need to (e.g., increasing its size 10%), but does give me the original image size without having to write down the numbers. Thanks, guys, for pushing me to try something new!

 

[Pšenda]

48 minutes ago, dkistner1111 said:

Drawing a rectangle over the image was what I used to try to do, but I couldn't get the size to constrain properly so it was hit or miss.

Draw with snapping? 

[Pšenda]

52 minutes ago, dkistner1111 said:

Is that what you meant, v_kyr?

v_kyr apparently meant "pixel" selection. But you are talking about selecting an "image", ie an object.

[dkistner1111]

Oh, duh...snapping! Well, I take heart from your "Eternal beginner" moniker, Psenda. I don't work much in the pixel persona in Affinity Designer. Maybe I should branch out and try some new things!