All,
Looking at the webpage at
http://docs.gimp.org/2.8/en/gimp-introduction-whats-new.html, I would
like to suggest the following changes (words or phrases between
parenthesis):
2. What's New in GIMP 2.8?
GIMP 2.8 is another important release from a development point of view,
even more that(than) it was for 2.6. It features a big change to the
user interface(,) addressing one of the most(-) often received
complaints: the lack of a single(-) window mode. Moreover(,) the
integration effort of ( the )GEGL library had(has) taken a big step
forward, reaching more than 90% of the GIMP core, a new powerful
transformation tool, layer groups, new common options, new brushes,
improved text tool, and more.
New single window mode
With this new feature(,) it will be possible to work with all the
GIMP dialogs inside one big window, usually with the image(s)
centered inside. No more floating panels or toolbox(,) but the
dialogs could be arranged inside this single window. This mode
could(can) be enabled or disabled (all the - change to at any) time,
even while working, and the option (will be remembered through the -
change to: is persistent across) sessions.
I'm not entirely sure what the phrase "but the dialogs could be arranged
inside this single window." means, so I won't make an attempt to change
it for now, but it needs to be changed somehow so that I can better
understand what is meant.
New file save workflow
Now Save and Save as work only with xcf formats. If you want to
export(save) an image in another format, say jpg or png, you have to
explicitly Export it. This enhances the workflow and lets you simply
overwrite the original file(,) or export to various other formats.
A new tool: Cage Transform
With this new tool is now possible to create custom bending of a
selection (by )just moving control points. This is the result of one
of our Google Summer of Code 2010 students.
Improved Text Tool
The text tool has been enhanced to support on(-) canvas text
writing(,) and make(s) possible changing the attributes of a single
char(acter).
New layer groups
It is now possible to group (a )set of layers(,) and treat them like
an entity. It is possible to switch a group on or off(,) and to move
the group in the layers dialog. It is easy to add / remove existing
layers to a group(,) or to create / delete a layer inside the
group(,) and it is even possible to create embedded groups of
groups. It is possible to apply a layer mode to a group as you do
with a single layer. All this greatly improves the workflow with
complex multilayer images(,) making them easier to manage.
Cairo porting
Started with GIMP version 2.6, all tools rendering on canvas is(are)
now completely ported to [CAIRO]
<http://docs.gimp.org/2.8/en/bibliography.html#bibliography-online-cairo>.
It provides smooth antialiased graphics and improves GIMP look. Some
plug-ins have been upgraded to Cairo as well. Additionally(,) all
tools now use an on-canvas progress indicator instead of the one in
the statusbar.
New script API
*
A lot of GIMP APIs have been rebuilt to simplify developing new
scripts.
*
To further enhances(enhance) scripting abilities, API changes to
support layer groups have been made
Known Problems
Working with graphics tablets could be problematic due to the GTK+2
library in use. (If in this case - If this happens, ) either use the
older version 2.6 or wait for the up(-) coming version 3.0 for the
full GTK+3 support.
I may be a little comma-happy, but I am trying to improve
readability/comprehension. If I have misunderstood the meaning you were
trying to convey, please try re-wording the phrase again.
In reply to Alexandre Prokoudine, yes I misspelled grammar - I didn't
notice in my rush to get the message out, and my spell checker didn't
complain (or at least I didn't notice it complaining). Mea culpa.
And let me say that whoever drafted this page has much better English
skills than I have in any other language, so many thanks for your
efforts. :)
Roger
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