[lug] GIMP question -- moving images within layers

[john starkey]

Thus spake Michael J. Hammel (mjhammel at graphics-muse.org):

> Thus spoke John Starkey
> > Does anyone know how to move an image around in a layer in GIMP? I pasted an image into a layer and the only way I can move the image itself is to move the whole layer.
> 
> I'm not sure I understand what you're asking, but you can make a selection
> and then move it.  That will create a floating selection layer which you
> can then turn into another layer.  The new layer will have dimensions
> smaller than the canvas (but matching the size of the selection).
> 
> Once you paste something into an existing layer it becomes part of that
> layer.  There is no way (except through the use of a selection) to
> distinguish individual components of a layer.

Yep, that was the question. Thanks much.

John