Re: [Gimp-user] Issue when exporting to PDF
I agree with Rich2005. Scribus is good...and free! I have just finished using Scribus for a full-bleed poster and promo cards, plus a text-heavy handout. When I export to PDF, I rotate the file on export 180 dgrees to get the resultant PDF right way up on my screen (don't ask me why, it just works that way). It's easy to add crop and registration marks. Using Styles for all text is really the way to go. Just wish I could easily convert manually formatted text into a style without having to recopy the para/char specs. Bit of a learning curve, but so has everything else. The more I use it, the faster I get. Rick S. -Original Message- From: rich2005 Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 3:04 AM To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org Cc: notificati...@gimpusers.com Subject: [Gimp-user] Issue when exporting to PDF Hello, When exporting my docment to PDF it adds a tiny white line down each side, like the page isn't big enough. This doesn't happen when exporting to JPEG, PNG and others. Is there anyway I can prevent this from happening? I am looking to get a poster printed & they've confirmed the best format for them is PDF. Thanks Matt You really need to give more details, OS, the Gimp version + details of image, size in pixels, number of layers, width of the 'white lines' in pixels, as much as possible. There have been similar reports over the years, I remember one that was just caused by using A4 size and an odd ppi. More usually transparent layers are to blame, so check that there are no un-noticed transparent borders. However, A PDF going to a commercial printer. There should be a bleed area, typically 5 mm around the edges. - Ask the printer Does the PDF need to be in CMYK and using a specific 'icc' profile - Ask the printer Truthfully, Gimp is not the best tool for this, First choice would be the free desktop publishing application Scribus. Make your bitmaps in Gimp, any vector (svg) graphics in Inkscape, Import those and add text in Scribus. Plenty Scribus tutorials around. -- rich2005 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [Gimp-user] Can this run gimp
RAM is skimpy, but it should work. Good luck! On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 10:39 AM, Liam1916 wrote: > I am a photographer who for the past 6years has run gimp on a laptop with > a e2 > 3000m with 4gb ram processor this machine recently died and now I'm > looking at > an all in one desktop with a amd a6 9210 and 4gb ram will this run gimp > and nik > collection the same or better as my old machine? > > -- > Liam1916 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
Re: [Gimp-user] OSX Change program language of GIMP
GIMP uses the system language on bootup. Once you've started GIMP, go to the preferences, and change the language from System to English. On Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 1:13 AM, robcubbon wrote: > Hello, I want to use GIMP in English. I'm using Mac OS 10.11.6 (15G1611) El > Capitan. > > I've just downloaded GIMP. I'm in Thailand but I downloaded Gimp with a VPN > pretending I'm in the UK. > > And as soon as it loads you can see there's an issue with language. > > Please see attachment. > > I have combed the internet for solutions. > > This doesn't work > http://www.ekenberg.se/blog/change-gimp-interface-language-on-mac/ > tried this in contents/MacOS/GIMP: > echo "Launching GIMP..." > export LANG=en_US.UTF-8 > $EXEC "$bundle_contents/MacOS/$name-bin" "$@" $EXTRA_ARGS > > tried everything here > http://www.gimpusers.com/forums/gimp-user/18561-choice-of-language > edited gimprc – still doesn't work > > even changing language in preferences and guessing the English choices > doesn't > work. > > Please does someone know another solution. > > I want to make a course about how to make money selling tshirt designs on > Amazon. I would like to empower people to do this and I don't want them to > spend > money on Photoshop (anyway they won't because they couldn't afford it). So > I'm > really keen to get GIMP to work. > > > > Attachments: > * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/675/ > original/Screen_Shot_2017-09-09_at_12.08.36.png > > -- > robcubbon (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) > ___ > 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 ___ 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
[Gimp-user] OSX Change program language of GIMP
Hello, I want to use GIMP in English. I'm using Mac OS 10.11.6 (15G1611) El Capitan. I've just downloaded GIMP. I'm in Thailand but I downloaded Gimp with a VPN pretending I'm in the UK. And as soon as it loads you can see there's an issue with language. Please see attachment. I have combed the internet for solutions. This doesn't work http://www.ekenberg.se/blog/change-gimp-interface-language-on-mac/ tried this in contents/MacOS/GIMP: echo "Launching GIMP..." export LANG=en_US.UTF-8 $EXEC "$bundle_contents/MacOS/$name-bin" "$@" $EXTRA_ARGS tried everything here http://www.gimpusers.com/forums/gimp-user/18561-choice-of-language edited gimprc – still doesn't work even changing language in preferences and guessing the English choices doesn't work. Please does someone know another solution. I want to make a course about how to make money selling tshirt designs on Amazon. I would like to empower people to do this and I don't want them to spend money on Photoshop (anyway they won't because they couldn't afford it). So I'm really keen to get GIMP to work. Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/675/original/Screen_Shot_2017-09-09_at_12.08.36.png -- robcubbon (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Straighten Horizons
>Thank you. > >That works a treat - once i worked out how to get a usable path. > >Is there anyway of making a toolbox button (or keyboard short-cut) to >make it easier to access the Auto-Rotate function, instead of right >clicking, selecting layers, then selecting auto-rotate? > >Thanks again. Most 'extra' Gimp plugins and scripts can be assigned a shortcut key. Problem is there are not many keys that are **not** assigned. The best list of Gimp shortcuts I know is here: http://clownfishcafe.blogspot.co.uk/p/gimp-28-shortcuts.html and gives unassigned keys G J V W Y 6 7 8 The Gimp docs for shortcuts is https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-concepts-shortcuts.html which leaves a bit to be desired. Check the screenshot: 1. Edit -> Keyboard Shortcuts to open the editor. 2. Type in a search pattern, say auto 3. You will find that Autorotate is marked 'disabled' click on that and type in (say) j 4. To keep between sessions tick the 'Saveon exit' box Now after you have drawn your path, hit the j key and the script will activate. rich: www.gimp-forum.net Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/673/original/shortcut.jpg -- rich2005 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Issue when exporting to PDF
Hello, When exporting my docment to PDF it adds a tiny white line down each side, like the page isn't big enough. This doesn't happen when exporting to JPEG, PNG and others. Is there anyway I can prevent this from happening? I am looking to get a poster printed & they've confirmed the best format for them is PDF. Thanks Matt -- Matt1000 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Script for perspective to square
>Dear all, > >I am completely new to scripts in Gimp. >I am looking for a script to automatize the following process : > 1. Manually draw a path (4 corners of a distoreted square) > 2. Apply perspective to get the square of fixed width > 3. Crop and export. > >• I found this, which is similar but not exactly what I want : >http://gimpscripts.com/2015/04/perspective-and-rotation-from-path/ >(and or some reason I can't get it to show in my menus..) > >• this post seems interesting but it's bugged : >gimpforums.com/thread-automate-the-correction-of-perspective-and-size > >• apparently somethin existed at some point, but the link is broken : >http://www.gimptalk.com/index.php?/topic/3902-script-fu-perspective-transform-to-rectangle/ > >Someone knows if such a script exists ? > >Thanks. This plug-in ob_align.py might do what you require. There is a download, and some information here: http://gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=12653&hilit=align+paths#p171524 A 'made up' example You need two paths: screenshots https://i.imgur.com/RFVdDmI.jpg Apply the plugin: https://i.imgur.com/mIniAvA.jpg Set path to selection, and crop selection: https://i.imgur.com/vMsZv0I.jpg Gives this: https://i.imgur.com/QW3umYU.jpg -- rich2005 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Straighten Horizons
>The standard way is the Rotate tool in 'Corrective (Backward)' mode, >line the grid up with the horizon, click rotate, and the image is >rotated accordingly. > >However, to draw a 'line' you need a script. One attached >'auto-rotate.scm' **unzip** it pop it into your Gimp profile scripts >folder > >Windows C:\Users\"yourname"\.gimp-2.8\scripts > >or Linux ~.gimp-2.8/scripts > >Usage: Draw a **path** along the horizon, then apply the script, Layer >-> Auto-Rotate Thank you. That works a treat - once i worked out how to get a usable path. Is there anyway of making a toolbox button (or keyboard short-cut) to make it easier to access the Auto-Rotate function, instead of right clicking, selecting layers, then selecting auto-rotate? Thanks again. -- Mabel (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Straighten Horizons
>Most 'extra' Gimp plugins and scripts can be assigned a shortcut key. >Problem is there are not many keys that are **not** assigned. > >The best list of Gimp shortcuts I know is here: > >http://clownfishcafe.blogspot.co.uk/p/gimp-28-shortcuts.html and gives >unassigned keys G J V W Y 6 7 8 > >The Gimp docs for shortcuts is >https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-concepts-shortcuts.html which leaves a >bit to be desired. > >Check the screenshot: > >1. Edit -> Keyboard Shortcuts to open the editor. > >2. Type in a search pattern, say auto > >3. You will find that Autorotate is marked 'disabled' click on that >and type in (say) j > >4. To keep between sessions tick the 'Saveon exit' box > >Now after you have drawn your path, hit the j key and the script will >activate. > >rich: www.gimp-forum.net Thank you again. I did look in the keyboard short cut but didn't find auto-rotate, and i completely didn't notice that there was a search option. thanks again. This program does quite a lot. Goodbye Adobe. -- Mabel (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Script for perspective to square
Dear all, I am completely new to scripts in Gimp. I am looking for a script to automatize the following process : 1. Manually draw a path (4 corners of a distoreted square) 2. Apply perspective to get the square of fixed width 3. Crop and export. • I found this, which is similar but not exactly what I want : http://gimpscripts.com/2015/04/perspective-and-rotation-from-path/ (and or some reason I can't get it to show in my menus..) • this post seems interesting but it's bugged : gimpforums.com/thread-automate-the-correction-of-perspective-and-size • apparently somethin existed at some point, but the link is broken : http://www.gimptalk.com/index.php?/topic/3902-script-fu-perspective-transform-to-rectangle/ Someone knows if such a script exists ? Thanks. -- Maripop (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Script for perspective to square
Hate this mailing list format > >Gives this: https://i.imgur.com/QW3umYU.jpg no it does not, it gives as attachment Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/674/original/cropped.jpg -- rich2005 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Can this run gimp
I am a photographer who for the past 6years has run gimp on a laptop with a e2 3000m with 4gb ram processor this machine recently died and now I'm looking at an all in one desktop with a amd a6 9210 and 4gb ram will this run gimp and nik collection the same or better as my old machine? -- Liam1916 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Gimp 2.9.6, Liquid Rescale 0.7.2, Windows 10 - 64 bit.
Thanks Rich for the prompt response! I'll give it a try. -- OldSchool (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Issue when exporting to PDF
>Hello, > >When exporting my docment to PDF it adds a tiny white line down each >side, like the page isn't big enough. This doesn't happen when >exporting to JPEG, PNG and others. > >Is there anyway I can prevent this from happening? I am looking to get >a poster printed & they've confirmed the best format for them is PDF. > >Thanks >Matt You really need to give more details, OS, the Gimp version + details of image, size in pixels, number of layers, width of the 'white lines' in pixels, as much as possible. There have been similar reports over the years, I remember one that was just caused by using A4 size and an odd ppi. More usually transparent layers are to blame, so check that there are no un-noticed transparent borders. However, A PDF going to a commercial printer. There should be a bleed area, typically 5 mm around the edges. - Ask the printer Does the PDF need to be in CMYK and using a specific 'icc' profile - Ask the printer Truthfully, Gimp is not the best tool for this, First choice would be the free desktop publishing application Scribus. Make your bitmaps in Gimp, any vector (svg) graphics in Inkscape, Import those and add text in Scribus. Plenty Scribus tutorials around. -- rich2005 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Straighten Horizons
Hi, I have just installed GIMP v2.8.22 I may have missed this function in the help system. is there an easy way to Straighten Horizons? i can use the ROTATE tool but is there a LINE DRAWING TOOL? Basically is there a way to draw a line along the horizon in the photo using the mouse and have GIMP make this the horizontal axis? Thanks -- Mabel (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
[Gimp-user] Straighten Horizons
>Hi, > >I have just installed GIMP v2.8.22 > >I may have missed this function in the help system. > >is there an easy way to Straighten Horizons? > >i can use the ROTATE tool but is there a LINE DRAWING TOOL? > >Basically is there a way to draw a line along the horizon in the photo >using the mouse and have GIMP make this the horizontal axis? > >Thanks The standard way is the Rotate tool in 'Corrective (Backward)' mode, line the grid up with the horizon, click rotate, and the image is rotated accordingly. However, to draw a 'line' you need a script. One attached 'auto-rotate.scm' **unzip** it pop it into your Gimp profile scripts folder Windows C:\Users\"yourname"\.gimp-2.8\scripts or Linux ~.gimp-2.8/scripts Usage: Draw a **path** along the horizon, then apply the script, Layer -> Auto-Rotate Attachments: * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/670/original/path.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/671/original/level.jpg * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/672/original/auto-rotate.scm.zip -- rich2005 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums) ___ 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
