### 4.15. Distort

图 16.33. Example of using Distort on a selection

An image with a selection

After “Distort”

The “Distort” command deforms the selection contour.

#### 4.15.1. Activating the Command

You can access this command from the main menu through Select → Distort….

#### 4.15.2. Description of the “Distort” Dialog Window

图 16.34. The “Distort” dialog

This command has several options which allow to increase or reduce the deformation. It is not possible to foresee the result and you have to experiment.

Threshold

  A higher threshold shrinks the distorted selection. A lower threshold makes the selection bigger.

  If the active selection has a regular shape (e.g. rectangle or ellipse selection), this option controls if the new outline is more inside the original selection or more outside the original selection.

Spread

  A higher “Spread” increases the deformation.

Granularity

  A higher “Granularity” increases the deformation.

Smooth

  A higher “Smooth” decreases the deformation.

Smooth horizontally, Smooth vertically

  Deactivating Smooth horizontally or Smooth vertically increases the deformation.

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