Grids in GIMP

[jsondergaard2000]

Hi,

I'm new to computer based mapping and to the guild. I have a very basic issue that has been bugging me for a while: How do you make gridlines (just normal 5' square gridlines) in GIMP?

I can turn on the standard grid, but that seems to be just a set of rulers that won't show up on the final image.

Pardon my ignorance...

/Jeppe

[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.

[Steel General]

There is also a way to render grids in Photoshop - but I'm not currently on a machine that has it so I can't remember the commands.

[Daelin]

Elothan is absolutely right. You should use Filter->Render->Pattern->Grid.

[jsondergaard2000]

Great, thanks a lot! I tried it out on my maps and it works like a charm.

/Jeppe