Re: [Gimp-user] Scaling tool does not work - new laptop
On 04/04/2020 14:59, Theokf wrote: When I try to scale any layer on GIMP 2.10.18 it does not work. The problem seems to be with my new pc's installation. It's an HP omen whereas with my old HP envy the scaling works. "Doesn't work" is not very specific. Can you describe what you do more in detail? I did notice that some of the tools on the left doc don't show. In the latest Gimp (2.10.18) tools are "grouped", there is a small arrow in a corner of tool icons to unfold the group and pickup another tool. ___ 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] A problem
I’ve seen the same thing as Michael. However, at least in the Mac OS, my experience is that it’s a bad idea for two reasons: 1. It’s very easy to inadvertently rename, move, misplace, or delete a file. I only keep a few, generally temporary files on my desktop, files I intend to throw away when I’m done with them. Even so, I’ve managed to do all of these things at one time or another. 2. It seems that in the Finder (the real name and function of the so-called “desktop”) is really a kind of limbo as far as the computer’s file structure is concerned. The Mac OS is designed as a hierarchical file system, and should be used as such. When a file is stored on the desktop (i.e., the Finder), it is more likely to get lost in a crash or a disk problem. I have also experienced this first hand. This is also a particular problem if there are multiple user’s accounts. Admittedly, other than inadvertent renaming, misplacing, or deletion, these problems tend to be rare. They do happen. When files are transferred to a new computer, files on the desktop are more likely to be misplaced, or their address lost by the Finder, or corrupted. The icon my remain on the desktop, but the actual file location isn’t “known” by the Finder. The Mac OS is designed as a hierarchical file system, and should be used as such. I think the best and easiest solution to the original problem is to restore the files from a backup. That was what I did when I had a similar problem. That was when someone with far more knowledge of the Mac interface, a developer, told me it was unwise to keep important files on the desktop. Ross > On Apr 4, 2020, at 2:11 AM, Michael Schumacher wrote: > > > > On 4/3/20 11:11 PM, Cliff Pratt via gimp-user-list wrote: > >> Maybe they did invent the desktop. But that doesn't answer my question. I >> find it strange that anyone would store their photos on the desktop. Is >> that a Mac thing? > > Regardless of the platform, some people use the desktops as there main > file and folder storage location - I've seen desktops spanning multiple > screens, with icons everywhere, no free space left. > > Other people use dedicated folders, sometimes even those the platform > suggests for these tasks. > > It's mostly personal choice, like e.g. replying above or below quoted > text in mails :) > > -- > Regards, > Michael > GPG: 96A8 B38A 728A 577D 724D 60E5 F855 53EC B36D 4CDD > ___ > 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] Text pixelated
Not certain how you accomplished the Inkscape text, but the best way I could make it work was to... save a png of the base background in gimp, import into inkscape, add my text, export as PDF text, import back into gimp. Unless there is a means of saving the PDF with a transparent background. I did try importing the PDF with just text and erasing the background with the magic wand, but didnt look good. Thanks again. Attached is a screenshot of the end result. Upload stalled out at 25% of final image (1.7MB). Attachments: * https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1389/original/bingo-card-ex.jpg -- scotts (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] Text pixelated
>A couple of examples attached. Comparison between an Inkscape PDF and >Gimp zoomed in to 400% and if it attaches the PDF. Thanks Rich! GIMP: 2.10.14; found the Legacy option, thanks. This is going to be a web graphic, not printed. I neglected to provide what it looks like saved, but it is worse than what the computer displays. Using Inkscape seems to make a huge difference... I will give that a try. -- scotts (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] Text pixelated
>I don't see the 'Legacy' option. How do I get that module/dialog >you're showing? One last try. You should always give full information Operating system / Gimp version. Are you using Gimp 2.8? That of course is already 'legacy' Using Gimp 2.10 the default / legacy is stated earlier, is top left corner of the Layers dock. Back to the pixelated text. With those tiny characters, lower case is only 8 pixels high, anti-aliasing is a major part of the rendering in a bitmap (raster) image. The only way around is make the text larger. Then it depends on purpose. Are you going to print these (bingo?) as cards? or part of a web page or...some other use. As earlier post, some other application might be better suited than Gimp. Inkscape would handle the text better, and exported as a PDF text will scale correctly on a computer display. There is a problem there with your uncommon bahnschrift font. Than needs embedding correctly in the PDF. Do not use Gimp to create a PDF. A couple of examples attached. Comparison between an Inkscape PDF and Gimp zoomed in to 400% and if it attaches the PDF. Attachments: * https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1387/original/inkscape.jpg * https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1388/original/bingo.pdf -- rich404 (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] Scaling tool does not work - new laptop
When I try to scale any layer on GIMP 2.10.18 it does not work. The problem seems to be with my new pc's installation. It's an HP omen whereas with my old HP envy the scaling works. I did notice that some of the tools on the left doc don't show. I hope you guys can help. Thanks -- Theokf (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
