Who needs shape tool when we have text tool

    • rtxn@lemmy.worldM
      194·
      4 months ago
      1. Because it’s a photo editing tool, not a painter. Different priorities.
      2. Because a shape tool requires non-destructive vector layers.
      3. …and implementing that would require a fundamental overhaul of the current vector backend from 2006.

      The development of 3.0 was focused on GEGL and non-destructive editing. Working on the shape tool in parallel would’ve taken away resources and pushed back the release date even further.

      • wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        19·
        4 months ago

        Why can a shape tool not be pixel based? There’s no intrinsic requirement for vectors.

      • cally [he/they]@pawb.socialEnglish
        12·
        4 months ago

        Because a shape tool requires non-destructive vector layers.

        No it doesn’t, why not a bitmap shape tool?