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14.7.13 Border
Figure 14.43: Example of creating a border from a selection
(a) An image with a selection (b) After Select Border
The Select Border command creates a new selection along the edge of an existing selection in the current image. The edge of the
current selection is used as a form and the new selection is then created around it. You enter the width of the border, in pixels or
some other unit, in the dialog window. Half of the new border lies inside of the selected area and half outside of it.
14.7.13.1 Activating the Command
You can access this command from the image menubar through Select Border.
14.7.13.2 Description of the ‘Border’ dialog window
Figure 14.44: The ‘Border’ dialog window
Border selection by Enter the width of the border selection in the box. The default units are pixels, but you can also choose the
units with the drop-down menu.
14.7.14 Rounded Rectangle
The ‘Rounded Rectangle’ Script-Fu command converts an existing selection (rectangular, elliptical or other shape) into a rectan-
gular selection with rounded corners. The corners can be curved toward the inside (concave) or toward the outside (convex). To
do this, the command adds or removes circles at the corners of the selection.
14.7.14.1 Activating the Command
You can access this command from the image menubar through Select Rounded Rectangle.