tlug: Gimp novice question

[Craig Oda <craig@example.com>]

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tlug note from Craig Oda <craig@example.com>
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Hi,
I'm using gimp version 0.99.10.  It often happens that I want to
edit icons for placement in my AfterStep wharf (dock?).  I've
been using xpaint and xv until now.  Gimp seems to have a lot
of features and is stabilizing.  However, I can't quite get
it to do what I want.

In this case I have a 81x31 MySQL logo that I would like to
change into something like 60x60.  A simple size reduction 
won't suffice since it reduces the legibility.  
I want to move the "SQL" in MySQL below the My so that it looks
like this:
            My
           SQL

My problem is that I don't know how to change the canvas size.
When I cut and paste the SQL using the cut and paste rectangular
select, it only appears visible in the 81x31 space.  I've changed
the size using "Image" - "Resize."  I get this checked light-grey and
dark-grey canvas, but I can't paste the image to it.  Any
advice?

Regards,
Craig




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