Method
GimpImagemerge_down
Declaration [src]
GimpLayer*
gimp_image_merge_down (
  GimpImage* image,
  GimpLayer* merge_layer,
  GimpMergeType merge_type
)
Description [src]
Merge the layer passed and the first visible layer below.
This procedure combines the passed layer and the first visible layer below it using the specified merge type. A merge type of EXPAND_AS_NECESSARY expands the final layer to encompass the areas of the visible layers. A merge type of CLIP_TO_IMAGE clips the final layer to the extents of the image. A merge type of CLIP_TO_BOTTOM_LAYER clips the final layer to the size of the bottommost layer.
Parameters
- merge_layer
- 
            Type: GimpLayerThe layer to merge down from. The data is owned by the caller of the method. 
- merge_type
- 
            Type: GimpMergeTypeThe type of merge. 
Return value
Type: GimpLayer
The resulting layer.
| The returned data is owned by the instance. |