How can I lock a particular axis when using a clone stamp tool?

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loquak
Jul 18, 2008
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Hello.
When I select the source position for cloning of an image, is it possible to do it so that the source Y-axis stays locked and only the X-position will change? Or vice versa.
Thanks.
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Joel
Jul 20, 2008
loquak wrote:

Hello.
When I select the source position for cloning of an image, is it possible to do it so that the source Y-axis stays locked and only the X-position will change? Or vice versa.
Thanks.

It’s not the best way to do, but you can always SELECT a specific location (whatever shape/size you want) then it will only clone the area inside the selection.
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jaSPAMc
Aug 19, 2008
loquak found these unused words:

Hello.
When I select the source position for cloning of an image, is it possible to do it so that the source Y-axis stays locked and only the X-position will change? Or vice versa.
Thanks.

Hold SHIFT, that limits the drag to 0, 45 or 90 movement. Once started you can’t change the angle if you drift off a bit.

It’s all covered by pressing F1 under "Clone Tool"

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