To remove a segment from a path in GIMP, use the Shift+Ctrl key combination while clicking on the segment you wish to delete.
Here's a step-by-step explanation:
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Activate the Paths Tool: Select the Paths Tool from the Toolbox or by pressing the "B" key.
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Identify the Segment: Locate the segment of the path you want to remove. A segment is the line connecting two anchor points on the path.
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Use the Shift+Ctrl Keys: Press and hold both the Shift and Ctrl keys simultaneously.
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Click the Segment: While holding Shift+Ctrl, point your mouse cursor at the path segment. The cursor should change to a "-" sign, indicating that you're about to delete. Click on the segment.
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Segment Removal: The segment will be removed from the path. The path will now be redrawn connecting the remaining anchor points.
Important Considerations:
- Ensure the Paths Tool is active before attempting to remove a segment.
- Make sure you are pressing both Shift and Ctrl simultaneously. If only one is pressed, you may perform a different action (e.g., moving anchor points).
- The cursor must change to a minus sign "-" before you click; this signifies that you are targeting a segment for deletion.
- Removing a segment will alter the path shape and may create a break in the path if it's a closed path.
