To quickly invert a selection in Ibispaint, the most direct method is using the dedicated button within the selection tools.
Steps to Invert Your Selection
Inverting a selection flips which area is considered "selected" – changing from the area inside the selection outline to the area outside it, and vice versa.
Here's exactly how you do it, based on common workflows in Ibispaint:
- Locate the Toolbar: Ensure you have an active selection (you'll see the dashed "marching ants" line). Look for the selection tools interface, often appearing at the bottom or within the menus once a selection is active.
- Tap the Invert Selection Button: As referenced, you need to Tap the ① Invert Selection button. This button is specifically designed for this function. Just tap it once.
Understanding the Result of Inverting
According to the reference, tapping the Invert Selection button does not change anything that you can see on the screen immediately in terms of the dashed selection line itself.
However, the action has been successfully performed internally. To confirm this:
- Re-open the Layer window.
- Can you see that the selection layer at the top has been inverted? This visual change within the layer preview confirms the action.
- This shows that the area outside of the dashed line is now selected. Any subsequent actions (like filling, deleting, copying, etc.) will apply to the newly inverted selection area.
Why Invert a Selection?
Inverting a selection is a powerful technique for various editing tasks:
- Isolating Backgrounds: Select a subject, then invert the selection to easily work on or remove the background.
- Applying Effects: Select an area, invert, and apply an effect to everything but the selected area.
- Efficiency: Sometimes it's easier to select what you don't want to edit and then invert the selection.
By using the dedicated "Invert Selection" button, you efficiently switch your active work area without needing to re-select manually. Remember to check the selection layer preview in the Layer window to confirm the inversion, as the on-screen outline may not visually update.
