YtArie5 wrote:

In the bitmap editor (Maybe vector too), there should be a tool that is similar to the box selection that already exists in the paint editor, but it uses an ellipse (a circle) instead , this is called an Ellipse Select.

A mockup:



Pros & Cons



Pros

cartooney wrote:

I support this idea. I’ve had multiple scenarios where the rectangular selection made it impossible to select the thing I wanted without grabbing a piece of something else. On a side note, a lasso tool would be terrific too.

Cons

Ham19-01-2011 wrote:

I feel like this would destroy the main purpose of Bitmap. Bitmap is supposed to be square-based. With an ellipse selection, Bitmap would look peculiar.

As a solution for this problem, perhaps the circle should be pixelated looking. If you don't understand what I mean, it will be like the existing circle tool in bitmap but as a selection, so it can still be square based.

The_Blue_J wrote:

You can use the circle tool to make an ellipse, so I think it is implemented already.

YtArie5 wrote:

The_Blue_J wrote:

You can use the circle tool to make an ellipse, so I think it is implemented already.

That's not what I'm suggesting. I'm suggesting for a selection, not a circle tool.