I introduce about 50 beginning students each year to the GIMP, and in my experience, this tool seems to be one of the best piquant tools for the students to use. If anyting, I'd make it easier to undo the last point added and make it easier to close the curve when done, but please don't remove the tool from its default place in the toolbox. _-T ________________________________________________________________ Juno Gift Certificates Give the gift of Internet access this holiday season. http://www.juno.com/give