4.15. Distort

Figure 16.33. 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.

You can access this command from the main menu through Select → Distort….


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.

Smooth horizontally, Smooth vertically

Deactivating Smooth horizontally or Smooth vertically increases the deformation.