Re: [OT] Drawing a rectangle with Gimp

[Jim Ottaway <j.ottaway@lse.ac.uk>]

>>>>> g r <gorilla128@yahoo.com> writes:

> It's a pity people have to ask around before they can
> draw a rectangle with a graphics program. I had the
> same question. I haven't come across a less intuitive
> windows program than GIMP. I know I am commenting
> based on my quick first impression and criticizing a
> free tool. But what good is "free" if it's not usable.
> Why port such a tool to windows when there are $29
> programs that are actually usable? Tool palettes hide
> behind the main window!!? 

> Grrrrrr

It is quite well hidden, but look at Filters > Render > Gfig, for a
simple vector graphics drawing facility.

Regards,

-- 
Jim Ottaway