On 12/05/2015 11:36 AM, Ofnuts wrote: >>> Wouldn't it be useful to have a different file extension for the new >>> high-precision contents?
>> What's the benefit? > > Not endlessly explaining to users that there are two different types > of XCF. [ ... ] >> Should file extension be changed every time some >> major change happpens? How many different file extensions for GIMP >> would you be comfortable with? > One per incompatible change (ie, version N cannot load version N+1). Maybe a notice that works like the "tip of the day" in versions of the GIMP that make xcf files that earlier versions can't handle? It could even be the first item in the tip of the day rotation... Explicitly advising users in advance that their shiny new GIMP installation makes files earlier versions can't open would be Good Thing. A similar notice might be displayed on the gimp.org download page. This might help many users who do collaborative work to avoid potentially costly (lost time, missed deadlines) issues. :o) _______________________________________________ gimp-user-list mailing list List address: gimp-user-list@gnome.org List membership: https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user-list List archives: https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gimp-user-list
