Re: [Gimp-user] Problems Opening 2.8.20

[Patrick Shanahan]

* LeccyD  [03-14-17 15:41]:
> >* LeccyD  [03-13-17 16:53]:
> >how did you save the file?  if you wrote a jpg or png ... you have
> >lost
> >your layers, they are merged, ie: you don't have a text layer to edit.
> 
> Hi Patrick, thanks for the reply. Well I saved my file as the native .xcf 
> file.

did you merge or flatten layers before saving?

> As soon as I save it, close it and reopen it, I can't redit the text. Yet I 
> have
> seen others do it on their screens! Is it because I'm still using Windows 7? 
> I'm
> stumped!

I only see any version of windows on someone else's box and haven't had
gimp there for years and much has changed.  sorry.
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[Gimp-user] Shadow problem

[b60]

I added a grass jpeg to this photo with Gimp, but didn't select the shadowed
areas. What I'd like to do is to add the grass texture image to the shadowed
areas, but maintain the shadow color. Is there a way to layer the grass jpeg
under the shadowed areas and still keep the dark color?

Attachments:
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/509/original/grass_shadows.jpg

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[Gimp-user] Cleaning up a Blueprint

[fender6strat]

>You can change all the black to white by just applying the right
>curves:
>
>http://imgur.com/aYXdEdE
>
>(the peak around 138 is the gray lines in your plan). Of course you
>get
>white gaps in the gray lines
>
>You can also change the grey to something darker in the same
>operation,
>by using a different curve:
>
>http://imgur.com/92N73QW
Thanks for the input, I imagine this will take some practice on my part. Do you
think I'd be better off using a vector based program?

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[Gimp-user] Problems Opening 2.8.20

[LeccyD]

>* LeccyD  [03-13-17 16:53]:
>how did you save the file?  if you wrote a jpg or png ... you have
>lost
>your layers, they are merged, ie: you don't have a text layer to edit.

Hi Patrick, thanks for the reply. Well I saved my file as the native .xcf file.
As soon as I save it, close it and reopen it, I can't redit the text. Yet I have
seen others do it on their screens! Is it because I'm still using Windows 7? I'm
stumped!

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[Gimp-user] Cleaning up a Blueprint

[fender6strat]

>This is not meant to be nasty but since this appears to be a layered
>image,
>I would ask the architect, or the college, for the original floor plan
>sans
>mechanical ductwork. The maintenance dept. of the college no doubt has
>such
>a plan or an "as-built" if there have been modifications. You, or
>someone,
>could then have that scanned and digitized.
>
>Rick S.
>
>
>-Original Message- 
>From: fender6strat
>Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 9:42 PM
>To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org
>Cc: notificati...@gimpusers.com
>Subject: [Gimp-user] Cleaning up a Blueprint
>
>Hello all,
>I'm new to photo editing, especially gimp so I was hoping to get some
>help
>with this. My new job would require me to scrub images like this down
>on a
>somewhat regular basis (down to bare floor plan), what would be the
>best way
>to
>go about it? Basically I just need to delete all of the black, but
>when I
>try to
>the edges stay gray (Inherent to BMP's I'd guess). Also when I select
>just
>the
>black, after I delete it the selectors stay visible. Any help would be
>appreciated and I apologize for my ignorance. Thanks. PS, if there
>Isn't
>enough
>resolution in the picture I could host one else where.
>
>Attachments:
>*
>http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/505/original/floorplan.jpg
That was the first thing I said when this was given to me, however I'm guessing
that this wont always be the case. The .pdf I was given of the M drawings was
not layered, had it been I wouldn't be in this mess. Thanks for your reply.

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[Gimp-user] Latest video for cutting out background

[rich2005]

>I've seen 2 videos on youtube showing how to cut out pictures from
>background.
>
>When I try to follow step by step, I can't - there seem to be settings
>that I JUST can't get to!!
>(Simple things like a property setting. And despite clicking around
>like mad, I can't find!)
>
>I guess this is because of the instructions being for an older
>version?
>
>Can someone give me a pointer to a much more recent video?
>
>Thanks!

The problem is, there are several  ways to separate  a foreground from a
background. Much depends on the nature of the image. Plain colour background
then color select or complicated background using scissors or foreground select
tool. Non-destructive - use a layer mask or really clean cut-out using a path.

Add to that the permutations in Gimp layout combined with as you say,
instructions using old versions of Gimp, all add to possible confusion.

I have been know to knock up a video at the drop of a hat. Not bothered if it is
viewed or not, just need a clue as what is required.

As well as the native Gimp tools there are plugins that help

Example, this one (already a bit dated) using  a plugin g'mic from www.gmic.eu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKSflRIaKIo

If you post an example of the type of image you use I will try and give advice.

rich: www.gimp-forum.net


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[Gimp-user] Latest video for cutting out background

[enginestar]

I've seen 2 videos on youtube showing how to cut out pictures from background.

When I try to follow step by step, I can't - there seem to be settings that I
JUST can't get to!!
(Simple things like a property setting. And despite clicking around like mad, I
can't find!)

I guess this is because of the instructions being for an older version?

Can someone give me a pointer to a much more recent video?

Thanks!



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