what version of the source has the repaired text tool?
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> From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
>To: peter sikking <[email protected]>
>Cc: [email protected]
>Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 11:05 AM
>Subject: Re: [Gimp-developer] something's starting, it is the text tool
>
>This would be also a good oportunity to introduce OpenType advanced
>features, like alternates, swashes, old figures, etc.)
>
>Some type features may seem out of the scope of an image manipulation
>program like GIMP, but advanced typography is not only relevant to
>page layout. There are several simple cases where full typographic
>control is needed.
>Although it is possible to switch to other applications, some kinds of
>works are better if created using a single application.
>Having to switch apps for creating simple text elements that have to
>interact with other graphic elements (behind a layer, blended with
>transparency or alpha masks, etc). is overkill and lacks control and
>precision.
>
>Some examples
>
>Adding a simple text elements to complex multilayer composites:
>
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/superdd/5355881913/sizes/l/in/photostream/
>
>
>Type for a video-game UI:
>
>http://scrawlfx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MGS-Rising-Start-Menu.jpg
>
>http://www.bonartstudio.com/adm/menu_pictures/gl751Hidato_gameUI.jpg
>
>Imagine how inefficient would be to switch to inkscape for creating
>those text elements, just because GIMP lacks some advanced type
>feature or fine-grained control over text parameters.
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