Hexagon shaped selection and use for other images

[pixfan]

Hello,

I have a question about Affinity Photo.

I want to make a selection frame in the form of a regular hexagon and then use this frame in different images. So far I only know how to draw a selection polygon by hand. I don't want to use that, because I need a precise hexagon.

I also don't want to transfer image sections to other images, but only apply the same selection frame to different images and image areas.

How do I do this?

Thank you a lot!

Kind regards

Paul
 

[pixfan]

My work around is to draw a hexacon by hand. In this (only second best) case I need to know how to put it to other images.

 

Thanks you.

[v_kyr]

Use the polygon shape tool (give it 6 sides in the top bar settings), then use "Selection > Selection from Layer" to get a selection from that polygon.

[Alfred]

Polygon Tool

Pixel selections from layers

[pixfan]

Thank you very much for your help! 🙏 👍

This brings me close to my goal.

I did not find out how to copy this selection polygon (the "frame", not the image content within the frame) to other images and other ares in the same image? 

[v_kyr]

7 minutes ago, pixfan said:

I did not find out how to copy this selection polygon (the frame, not the image content within the frame) to other images and other ares in the sam image? 

Once you have the polygon selection created (from "Selection > Selection from Layer"), without moving that, click on the selection tool (the rectangle selection etc.) from the toolbar so it's activated. In the top settings bar for the selection settings then click on "new". - Now you can select one of your layers in the layers panel, the polygone selection should be aready there and you can move it around via the previously made selection tool activation.

[v_kyr]

[pixfan]

... does this mean that I need to import the other images (where I need to use the selection) as layers into the first image?

How do I use this selection frame

1. multiple times in one image and 

2. in another open image file?

[v_kyr]

1. As far as you don't dismiss the selection it's there, even if you change layers in the same document.
2. You can also copy/paste the polygon over into the other document and make a layer selection there from that then.
3. Selections can be saved and reloaded, thus also shared among sessions.

See also the online help about selections:

• Selections
  • Creating pixel selections
  • Modifying pixel selections
  • Moving and transforming pixel selections
  • Edit selection as layer using Quick Mask
  • Refining pixel selection edges
  • Creating outline selections
  • Saving and loading selections

 

[pixfan]

2. ... this did not work in my case. If I copy/past, then the selected cut out of the image is copied, not the selection frame. Apparently, one can not copy the selection frame?

Anyway, this is no big deal since I can copy the polygon layer into another image file and make a selection frame by "Auswahl aus Ebene" again.

Thank you a lot again.

[walt.farrell]

33 minutes ago, pixfan said:

2. ... this did not work in my case. If I copy/past, then the selected cut out of the image is copied, not the selection frame. Apparently, one can not copy the selection frame?

Point 2 was to copy the polygon (shape), not the pixel selection. You would copy the shape, paste it, and then use Select > Selection from Layer again.

[pixfan]

Yes OK, I see. 👍