MyCommunityAd - HowTo - GIMP Image Creation Using Template
-) GIMP = Graphics Image Manipulation Program
-) GIMP is similar to PhotoShop, but FREE!
-) It is suggested to print this page, then proceeed.
1) Download and Install GTK Library Used By GIMP. (Link To Download)
2) Download and Install GIMP. (Link To Download)
3) Pick a GIMP Template (.xcf file type) and save (Hint: Use Right Mouse, save to Desktop)
4) If an image is to be added, scan/download your image (Hint: Save to Desktop)
5) Select the Template, Drag and Drop onto the GIMP Desktop Icon.
6) To load in an image, place the cursor over the template window, use the right mouse menu, and [Open] the image. With the cursor in the new image window, use the right mouse menu and select [EDIT] [COPY]. With the cursor back in the template window, use the right mouse menu and select [EDIT][PASTE]. Immediately left mouse click on the 'New Layer' button at the bottom of the list of layers. Then select the 'move tool' (looks like cross-arrows), and move the image to where you want it. There is a resize tool, if it needs to be resized (looks like a two sheets of paper, the back one small the front one larger with an arrow in it).
7) To add text, use the text tool (looks like a capital letter T). First select your font and color. Then click in the template window and add your text. Once the text is placed, it can be moved with the 'move tool'.
8) Save as a GIMP file by selecting using the right mouse menu [SAVE].
9) Save as a .bmp file to email by selecting the right mouse menu [SAVE As ...], and change the file type to .bmp type. When it gives a dialog box about saving, select [EXPORT]. Then [EXIT].
10) Attach the .bmp to the order form (Link To Order Form).
