Gimp 2.8

[codswallop]

I'm using the above prog for the first time and making "a real meal of it" I'm trying to do layers I've looked at the videos available but being the idiot I am I can't follow it I'm trying to build up the layers in the R/h column but every thumbnail I try to incorporate goes into the first square,Can someone please lead me by the hand, step-by-step on the right path. Thanks !!

[pinkyboyid]

Is this info any use:

http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/gimptutorials/ss/Layer-Groups.htm
and...
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/gimptutorials/a/Layers-Palette.htm

[codswallop]

Thanks for your reply pinkyboyid.I understand most of what is printed on the sites you gave but I seem unable to get past the first hurdle.I open up a photo which is choosen as my first layer which also goes into a small box in the r/h column,when I choose a second photo instead of going into a second box on the right it goes into the first box.Goodness knows what I'm doing wrong.I know "as clear as mud"

[pinkyboyid]

i assume you are using the latest gimp ver 2.8.2.

If so, try the following as a test:

Start a new session from the File menu create a new image and set template as, for example say A4.

Then select 'Layer' from the main image menu bar and create a new layer. Do this say 3 times so that you then have 3 thumbnail layer boxes showing in the r/h layer brushes window. I assume that this is similar to what you have currently.

Now to set each one with a different picture, using the Windows File Manager locate an image picture file of your choice and then select and drag the image to one of the layer thumbnails.

Repeat this again twice, each time with a different picture and drag and drop that to each of the the other layers.

Hope that works for you.

[codswallop]

Thanks so far pb,yes it is 2.8.2 I've got as far as having 3 layer boxes(something I didn't get before)Where do you find Windows manager to access the thumbnails,or is it just the FILE column at the top of the page??If so I can only open a photo which then reduces the layer boxes from 3 to1. I don't seem able to get to a situation where I can drag and drop.Please bear with me as you have got me further than I did on my own !!

[pinkyboyid]

File Manager is the standard Windows 'My Computer' which you should be able to access from the normal Windows Start icon in the lower l/h corner of your Windows system.

[codswallop]

Thanks pb that worked ok.I'm a bit pushed for time at the moment I'll see it through later.