Grids in GIMP

[Daelin]

The grid function in GIMP (and PhotoShop as well) is a reference tool, it doesn't actually draw grid lines on your canvas. A good idea would be to use the grid to make actual lines.

In Image->Configure grid... you can set the values of the grid to what you prefer and in View->Snap to Grid... you make the brush snap to the grid, and then just use whatever brush you want stroke the grid (manually, I don't think you can auto-stroke a grid).

[Elothan]

IIRC, there is a Filter-render-patern-Grid

My install is crashing out so I can not confirm, but i do know it made the grid for me

[RobA]

IIRC, there is a Filter-render-patern-Grid

My install is crashing out so I can not confirm, but i do know it made the grid for me

You recall correctly. It is under Filters->Render->Patterns->Grid.

I'd suggest putting the grid on its own transparent layer, as well.

-Rob A>

[Formal Abu]

IIRC, there is a Filter-render-patern-Grid

Very helpful.

[Dabme]

Thanks, I was also curious how to do this.

[Ayradel]

Thanks for the information, I was wondering how to set up a grid so I could map the equator and tropics bands.