gimp_layer_copy (1995-1996)

NAME

gimp_layer_copy - Copy a layer.

SYNOPSIS

layer_copy = gimp_layer_copy (layer,add_alpha)

DESCRIPTION

This procedure copies the specified layer and returns the copy. The newly copied layer is for use within the original layer's image. It should not be subsequently added to any other image. The copied layer can optionally have an added alpha channel. This is useful if the background layer in an image is being copied and added to the same image.

INPUT ARGUMENTS

TYPE	NAME	DESCRIPTION
LAYER	layer	The layer to copy
INT32	add_alpha	Add an alpha channel to the copied layer

RETURN VALUES

TYPE	NAME	DESCRIPTION
LAYER	layer_copy	The newly copied layer

SOME SYNTAX ALTERNATIVES

layer_copy = $layer->copy (add_alpha)

AUTHOR

Spencer Kimball & Peter Mattis
(c)1995-1996 Spencer Kimball & Peter Mattis