Re: [Gimp-user] Updating the Manual
On Mon, 06 Aug 2001 09:43:42 -0700 Mail from: Jeff ..__. . _..___ .._... ._.__.. _ ..__ _._ ._.__.._ __ . _ JT> The online help is good when it exists, but there are still JT> large lacunae. Question: how should we users submit JT> documentation for the help packages? Is there a procedure in JT> place to accept input? Yes, there is. Either mail myself (syngin at gimp.org) or docs at gimp.org. The help system is in upheval at the moment and the current CVS help reflects that. The new help will be much more complete. ¯'·.¸¸.·´¯'·.¸¸.·´¯'·.¸¸.·´¯' ·.¸¸.·´¯'·.¸¸.·´¯'·.¸¸.·´¯'·. ¸¸.·´¯'·.¸¸.·´¯'·.¸¸.·´¯'·.¸¸ s y n g i n syngin [at] gimp [dot] org syngin [at] gimp [dot] no =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= s l a c k w a r e · l i n u x ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Updating the Manual
The offset dialog is not found under Image->Transforms->Offset, but I believe the dialog box is about the same as in earlier versions. The real problem with gimp tutorials is that many of them date back several years and refer to positively ancient versions of the gimp. Most of these are still useful, however, once you learn to translate from gimp-0.99 speak to gimp-1.2.2 terms. The major change that I noticed is that what used to be called channel ops (or chops) are now more often referred to as operations using the layers and channels dialog. Check out the Xtns->Web Browser->Grokking the Gimp for easy access to the latest book on gimping. (Grokking is aimed mostly at photo manipulation, however, so it's light on some of the other features.) The GUM (Gimp User's Manual) is an excellent work by the Kylanders, but suffers from the usual computer problems: it's obsolete as soon as published, since it's trying to track a (rapidly) moving target. The online help is good when it exists, but there are still large lacunae. Question: how should we users submit documentation for the help packages? Is there a procedure in place to accept input? Anyway, the best way to master the beast is to explore the menus, and keep trying different things. HTH, -- --Jeff Jeff Trefftzs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.tcsn.net/trefftzsHome Page http://gug.sunsite.dk/gallery.php?artist=68 Gimp Gallery http://members4.clubphoto.com/jeff309574A photo gallery ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
Re: [Gimp-user] Updating the Manual
What you need in the internal help system printed out. But i'm not sure how you do that. If no one else posts here, ask [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also check out grokking the gimp. it is a good guide for less experienced users. www.gimp-savvy.com or something like that. ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
[Gimp-user] Updating the Manual
I downloaded the (huge) Gimp User's Manual and have actually printed out about half of it. But there is a problem. I use Gimp 1.2.1 and the Manual is based on an earlier version. Menus have changed, and some of the recommended command sequences no longer make any sense. For example the example on page 175 in re using the Offset Dialog box is very confusing since there is no Offset Dialog on my copy. Has the Dialog been moved or do I need to download something? In any case, is there a schedule for updating the Manual? Would I as a new user be well advised to retreat to an earlier version where the Manual and the software are in better alignment? Another question. Is there a tutorial that takes the absolute newbie through the various processes step by step? Most of the available tutorials assume more knowledge than I have. Any help appreciated. John Culleton ___ Gimp-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/gimp-user
