Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions?

2009-04-10 Thread norman
On Thu, 2009-04-09 at 22:17 -0400, Evan Kroske wrote: Hello GIMP users, I'm going to be developing a batch image processor plugin for GIMP, and I'd like to know which functions should be the first on my list. Obviously, scaling is the first priority, because I use that to optimize

Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions?

2009-04-10 Thread Claus Cyrny
norman wrote: On Thu, 2009-04-09 at 22:17 -0400, Evan Kroske wrote: Hello GIMP users, I'm going to be developing a batch image processor plugin for GIMP, and I'd like to know which functions should be the first on my list. Obviously, scaling is the first priority, because I use that to

Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions? (corr.)

2009-04-10 Thread Claus Cyrny
Claus Cyrny wrote: 4.) Perform 'Find Edges (Sobel)' on the mask Value: 0.25 5.) Perform a 'Gaussian Blur' (value: 0.35 ... 0.50) on the mask This should actually read '0.2'. ('0.35 ... 0.50' are the values I use for the final 'Unsharp Mask'.) Claus -- .:: Claus Cyrny - Webdesign |

Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions?

2009-04-10 Thread stephen moss
Evan, - a _pause_ for subjective actions One action I use when I make a python script for batch manipulation is a _pause_ where I can make subjective decisions like cropping and then click go, where the python script returns to the automated actions like uniform resizing etc, then it brings up

Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions? (corr.)

2009-04-10 Thread norman
4.) Perform 'Find Edges (Sobel)' on the mask Value: 0.25 5.) Perform a 'Gaussian Blur' (value: 0.35 ... 0.50) on the mask This should actually read '0.2'. ('0.35 ... 0.50' are the values I use for the final 'Unsharp Mask'.) I would like to try this idea but I am not sure how to

Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions?

2009-04-10 Thread Evan Kroske
Ken Warner wrote: May I suggest that your batch processor should itself be programable. That is, you should be able to specify which scripts or plugins to run in which order and with arguments for each to control their actions. It's a lot of work but I know it's doable. Limiting your

Re: [Gimp-user] Snap to Guides by default

2009-04-10 Thread malefico
Thank you Akkana, good to know these settings will be configurable in next versions. Regards malefico. Akkana Peck wrote: malefico writes: I wonder if there is any way to turn off the Snap to Guides option [ ... ] Thank you David, I know where the option is, but it is

[Gimp-user] Default Templates

2009-04-10 Thread Rich
Hi I found Gimp great at designing business cards and mailing labels. I thought maybe it would be a good addition to the template list. Business Card 2 x 3.5 Pixels: 1062 x 615 Inches: 3.540 x 2.050 mm: 89.92 x 52.07 Landscape These work great on with Open Office Writer Business Cards

[Gimp-user] Smallest possible transparency size on disk

2009-04-10 Thread VR
I'm new to Gimp and experimenting trying to make the smallest possible transparent image. As an Off-topic aside, I run local DNS in my LAN and redirect spammy ad domains to localhost so I don't have to look at their garbage when ad blockers fail, like with flash content. My 1 x 1 image will be

Re: [Gimp-user] Batch tool suggestions? (corr.)

2009-04-10 Thread norman
I would like to try this idea but I am not sure how to copy a layer into a mask. I have tried various things and even referred to the help file with no success. Could you please explain to ignorant old me what to do? Forget the question, ignorant old me has sorted it out. Norman

Re: [Gimp-user] Smallest possible transparency size on disk

2009-04-10 Thread Jernej Simončič
On Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:56:49 -0400, VR wrote: So far I've been able to slim down to a 108 byte png or a 43 byte gif using indexed mode. Is this as good as it gets or can the image get smaller using some other technique? I managed to 1x1 PNG down to 81 bytes when using 1bit paletted image

[Gimp-user] Annoying Windows Layering

2009-04-10 Thread Brian Weese
I have the latest build of GIMP 2.6.6 ad running Windows XP. The Toolbox dialog and any dockable dialogs are ALWAYS in front of the file I am working on. I usually have the layers and brush dialogs open while I'm working on a file. I could increase the screen resolution but it makes the text so

Re: [Gimp-user] Annoying Windows Layering

2009-04-10 Thread Jay Smith
On 04/10/2009 05:14 PM, Brian Weese wrote: I have the latest build of GIMP 2.6.6 ad running Windows XP. The Toolbox dialog and any dockable dialogs are ALWAYS in front of the file I am working on. I usually have the layers and brush dialogs open while I'm working on a file. I could

Re: [Gimp-user] Annoying Windows Layering

2009-04-10 Thread Martin Nordholts
Brian Weese wrote: I have the latest build of GIMP 2.6.6 ad running Windows XP. The Toolbox dialog and any dockable dialogs are ALWAYS in front of the file I am working on. I usually have the layers and brush dialogs open while I'm working on a file. I could increase the screen