Comments to gimp-2-6-new-features

From gab (2008-11-10 23:08:08)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:08:08 +0100

You idio*ic people that think that GIMP is worst than Photoshop are just whining because they spent hundreds of dollars for a software that can be acquired for free (GIMP). And you get GAP which is a missing feature in Photoshop (Untill Adobe bought Macromedia and therefore Flash). Pathetic employee people.

From Anonymous (2008-11-07 05:34:39)

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:34:39 +0100

Am I the only person who liked the old GIMP interface? I don't mind the changes about making the toolboxes floating as I can turn this off in the preferences. I hate the removal of the toolbox menubar. This wasn't a menubar which was simply replicated in each image editing menubar, but it was a minimalist menubar which contained only the operations which were required when no images were open. Instead, now, when there are no images open, I'm stuck with this annoying, bulky, waste of space, empty window full of absolutely redundant menu options. When could I ever need to apply a filter to an empty window. AND to top it all off, the gap where the old menubar was hasn't been removed to free up a bit more room on the screen, but it's been replaced by some pointless eyes. Dear GIMP developers, if you are going to give in and appease the photoshop-lovers who you continually say you aren't going to appease, please, please, please, give the people who like the GIMP's simple and flexible interface an option in the preferences to revert to GIMP Classic. Thank you.

From Paul (2008-11-06 23:38:10)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:38:10 +0100

Good stuff! GEGL is one more step on the way toward full 16-bit support, true colorspace switching and adjustment layers, the only things GIMP is missing that I'd like to have. To all the "blah blah Photoshop's better blah blah" people: grow up. I don't feel the need to go on Photoshop sites and talk smack about my preference for GIMP. Maybe I'm not insecure about my choice of tools. :) Sure there are things PS is better at, but it's not enough to make me want to pay big $$$ for it (that money is better spent on camera gear!)

From devvv (2008-11-01 03:18:49)

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:18:49 +0100

just right click the layer you want to have transparency on in the layers dialog. then choose add alpha channel.

From Lan (2008-11-01 01:53:25)

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:53:25 +0100

Does anyone know how to make it actually go transparent when one erases part of a layer? Whenever I erase something, it just goes white instead of going transparent. Better yet, does anyone know how to go back to the old GIMP (like 2.2 or something?)

From Kirby (2008-10-24 05:10:54)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:10:54 +0200

Here is a link for those that don't like the way gimp does the window placement and control. It is a howto for those people that use KDE. KDE has controls which can help you place windows in certain locations, keep above, skip on the taskbar, etc. http://techxian.110mb.com/kde-gimp/index.html

From EcoCrafty (2008-10-22 23:35:12)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:35:12 +0200

Now if they would just fix the issue of print size using GIMP and an Epson printer, all would be right in the world. (Don't tell me to just get a new printer. I don't have the money)

From devvv (2008-10-22 13:03:34)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:03:34 +0200

hello tonny and terry: have a look here in our forum: http://www.gimpusers.com/forums/gimp-user/10706-Alpha-to-Logo-in-2-6.html

From Terry Anderson (2008-10-22 08:41:16)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:41:16 +0200

I can't figure out how to apply the Alpha to Logo in 2.6. In 2.4 it was simple but with 2.6 the Text entry line remains greyed out? Has anybody found out what I haven't done?

From tonny (2008-10-21 03:57:32)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:57:32 +0200

i installed new version Gimp on ubuntu hardy work station but after upgrade to latest version Gimp alpha to logo scripts seized to work and also the xtns menu is gone in version for linux

From Amy (2008-10-16 22:57:59)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:57:59 +0200

I guess I've missed something - I'm using the Windows version... where is the Xtns menu? How to create the logos?

From CallaCela (2008-10-11 08:50:52)

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:50:52 +0200

Thanks for the good update on the GIMP. I am a total GIMPster, in fact I teach it in Second Life. The new 2.6 has us scrambling to catch up. One comment on the PS/PSP v.s. GIMP controversy. ONLY The GIMP was made specifically to be seen on computer monitors. The other 2 programs were designed for ink. Therefore, in Second Life, The GIMP is the program of choice. Regards, Calla

From Emaad (2008-10-07 10:04:43)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:04:43 +0200

Well GIMP is really flying high. I am waiting for adjustment layer addition. Adjustment levels layer, adjustment curves layers etc. As these are not in GIMP at the moment.

From Bob K. (2008-10-06 10:42:42)

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:42:42 +0200

Quote: "The reason people want The GIMP to have functionality on par with Photoshop is because Adobe's products (Photoshop, Lightroom) are industry leaders. Most serious amateur and pro photographers demand the control provided by Adobe's products when it comes to things like color space, color depth, non-destructive filters, workflow, etc. Does that mean everyone needs Photoshop and Lightroom? No, of course not. For most people, The Gimp and other tools would suffice. Certainly, for my amateur brand of photography, The Gimp certainly does everything I need and more. But if you were to work for a print magazine, art house or other high-end medium, Photoshop is expected. These are not criticisms of The Gimp. It's a wonderful software tool. Photoshop is also terrific software, but difficult to master. It's been around for a very long time and provides a level of control unmatched." So I guess if your a strict Linux user tuff luck!!. Since Photoshop is not a native Linux app. Your forced to use either MacOSX or Windblows! Not acceptable!! Gimp needs Pro features!!

From devvv (2008-10-03 09:22:28)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:22:28 +0200

mhmm, as i just read 16bitcolor per channel will probably not make it into 2.8 - its a difficult thing to change... fist thing is to finalize the UI change process i guess.

From Bob K. (2008-10-02 23:03:47)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:03:47 +0200

http://garmahis.com/software/will-gimp-ever-be-a-professional-image-editor/ My Answer No!!

From Bob K. (2008-10-02 22:55:38)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:55:38 +0200

I believe full 16 bit and CMYK support should be on the top of priorities for Gimp 2.8. Since yes Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro both have them. After those two major features are complete, than other things can follow.

From reallyjoel (2008-10-02 09:37:36)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:37:36 +0200

@Pedro: Haha, Blender is one of the few apps that really has -worse- interface than Gimp. But luckily both projects are moving towards more standardized interfaces, and once that happens I'll gladly throw out both Photoshop and Maya in favor of open source software.

From charlie (2008-10-02 07:00:01)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:00:01 +0200

The GIMP's multiple window interface is really good when you are in control of your window manager. For example having the tools windows half outside the screen and making them move inside when hovering the mouse over them, and out again when leaving the window could be used to have more space for the image. I'm looking to do it with FVWM, maybe could be done with compiz.

From Bob K. (2008-10-02 03:40:31)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:40:31 +0200

My biggest gripe is no 16 bit or CMYK support, which practically every other photo editing app on Mac OSX or Windows have for Professional Photographers. You all complain about Photoshop. But at least Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro have had 16bit and CMYK support for years!.

From Fidox (2008-10-02 01:23:10)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:23:10 +0200

josvazg you know what it is Argumentum ad populum? Most of programs you have mentioned can work using multiwindows (yes, also photoshop). If you use two or three monitors (I don't know how can a professional dessigner work only with one monitor). If you want to put the tools on the left monitor and the workspace on central monitor you need the UI can provide it.

From OnyX (2008-10-01 17:59:20)

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:59:20 +0200

Thank you, but i dont find Gimp 2.6 for me Mac user, I still use 2.4.7

From Pedro (2008-09-24 16:20:28)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:20:28 +0200

I would love to have Blender interface on GIMP.

From jeffegg2 (2008-09-22 08:36:24)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:36:24 +0200

Great news for Gimp fans all over the world. Thank goodness it does not look like PS. Once we have 16bit and cymk look out world!!

From sandman652001 (2008-09-17 13:56:01)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:56:01 +0200

I would like to turn the question around....what is so great of having multiple windows? personally I do not mind the multiple windows what I hate is that it has multiple task buttons and if one is multitasking between Gimp and another program going back and forward is a nightmare....yes I know we have virtual desktops in linux, and one can group windows...but in gnome it does not help and windows, yes windows, Gimp is multiplatform!,you have no virtual desktops

From StoneWolf (2008-07-23 17:50:31)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:50:31 +0200

The best news I read here are the single framework and the improvement of the free selection tool but Does it allow to place selection points between two already placed ones, I mean after selection is completed Example I have this x-------x and I want to have this x---x---x

From Andreas (2008-07-21 16:48:40)

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:48:40 +0200

What I think is coolest about this release is the short time since the previous one. Congratulations to all!

From andotyjazz (2008-07-16 09:28:50)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:28:50 +0200

@Simanek. I really have to agree with your point. Almost all of my works are web related, so its perfect for me. Making the most out of GIMP will give you great results.

From Simanek (2008-07-16 06:11:07)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:11:07 +0200

As a professional designer that knows a great deal about Photoshop, GIMP is so very close. People complaining about how superior Photoshop is apparently don't know very much about it, nit-picking over superficial differences. In reality the only major features that the GIMP is lacking currently are support for CMYK color space, layer grouping and non-destructive layer styles. There may be some other specialized features that some users ultimately need, but for design work the GIMP is almost complete. Keep up the good work!

From vadi (2008-07-15 15:54:50)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:54:50 +0200

jeni, thanks for your contribution to the Troll Cave! http://vadi-blog.com/2008/07/15/the-troll-cave/

From agimpuser (2008-07-15 15:34:37)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:34:37 +0200

Can't understand the whining about UI as this program is free! Just set the tool-windows to 'always on top' and stack the important panels together for less clutter. No problem whatsoever!

From r080 (2008-07-13 16:22:02)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:22:02 +0200

@josvazg learn to use your WM instead of trolling

From josvazg (2008-07-13 13:12:36)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:12:36 +0200

Multiwindow apps were in fashion like 7 years ago. After a short while every one, in every platform (MAC, Win, Linux, BSD, etc) came to the realization that they were a REALLY BAD idea: - You have to be looking for windows beneath others. - Moving or looking toolbars that "are in the way" or disappeared... Basically you lose time in things that "get in your way" instead of doing actual work with the application. Now that fashion has thankfully GONE away and NOBODY still uses it, apart from the Gimp. I am NO PS user, I am more of a developer using Linux 90% of the time and I look forward to a Gimp release with single window interface, just like Eclipse, IntelliJ, Krita, KolourPaint, OpenOffice... and just any other editor-like application in the World (specially in the OpenSource World) I heard the Gimp project was already working on this single window interface, I am sad to see it won't be for this 2.6 release. You'll see, once the single window interface appears, there will be NO coming back, instead I guest after a few releases the developers will remove the multiwindow option... IT'S EVOLUTION.

From manny (2008-07-12 22:46:03)

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:46:03 +0200

@Jeni you dumb troll these people need to be banned

From craziness (2008-07-11 23:27:48)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:27:48 +0200

hay man, as i see top right 20 thousand ppl all around the globe have been able to understand whats goin on on the screenshots, and you don't? or are you just too lazy to have a deatailed look at it...

From Kamil Páral (2008-07-11 23:16:04)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:16:04 +0200

Next time please post screenshots in English. It's pretty meaningless to describe changes in the UI and after that post screenshot in German.

From Dirk (2008-07-11 20:32:00)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:32:00 +0200

The reason people want The GIMP to have functionality on par with Photoshop is because Adobe's products (Photoshop, Lightroom) are industry leaders. Most serious amateur and pro photographers demand the control provided by Adobe's products when it comes to things like color space, color depth, non-destructive filters, workflow, etc. Does that mean everyone needs Photoshop and Lightroom? No, of course not. For most people, The Gimp and other tools would suffice. Certainly, for my amateur brand of photography, The Gimp certainly does everything I need and more. But if you were to work for a print magazine, art house or other high-end medium, Photoshop is expected. These are not criticisms of The Gimp. It's a wonderful software tool. Photoshop is also terrific software, but difficult to master. It's been around for a very long time and provides a level of control unmatched.

From stephanie (2008-07-11 03:00:03)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:00:03 +0200

excited about the new UI and the selection updates! is there going to be anything with animation?

From Giggle (2008-07-11 00:42:11)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:42:11 +0200

People who whine about a free software package not having a feature like arrowheads need to get a life. Either donate, or implement it yourself. And those who wax idiotic about the multi-window UI should also be waxing idiotic at the Adobe forums for keeping Photoshop so complex you might as well learn how to fly an aircraft.

From redforce (2008-07-10 21:57:04)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:57:04 +0200

It has nothing to do with Photoshop that the current GIMP UI is not the best solution. That has nothing to do with Photoshop (which GUI is bad in my opion too [it's not document oriented but application oriented]). The developers share this opinion, so major UI changes are planned. Ideas are collected at the "GIMP UI brainstorm" blog: http://gimp-brainstorm.blogspot.com/ Please keep good manners on this site.

From Effjay (2008-07-10 19:53:19)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:53:19 +0200

@ The whiney bitches who can't understand the awesome UI of GIMP. We don't want you. Piss off. If you can point to some actual usability issues rather than you just don't like it, someone might listen. I'm sick of hearing about how it isn't just like Adobe fucking Photoshop. Guess what - IT'S NOT PHOTOSHOP. Personally I don't understand how anyone can deal with that piece of crud, but I don't need to, and I don't go on Photoshop sites and bitch about it.

From Kimble (2008-07-10 19:25:30)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:25:30 +0200

I will not as much as touch Gimp again until they do something about the ui. I can't understand who wants all those windows floating around mixing with your other work? Gimp is the only graphic program I know who does this, take a hint!

From Sam (2008-07-10 14:33:48)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:33:48 +0200

Can GIMP already draw arrows in version 2.6? I want to be able to draw a line with an arrow end - just like in Photoshop (I guess that still too dificult for the GIMP developers)

From Jammy Do (2008-07-10 13:37:57)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:37:57 +0200

Cool now THAT looks like fun! http://www.anondo.alturl.com

From andotyjazz (2008-07-10 04:14:51)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:14:51 +0200

kudos to the GIMP devs and congratulations. Just a simple info @all, GIMP is not Photoshop. :)

From figgymis (2008-07-10 00:42:49)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:42:49 +0200

Not sure about GEGL being optional like that? Seems a bit odd to expose it in the toolbox UI (except while in development I guess) - surely people will want it on all the time?

From BigDummy (2008-07-09 23:37:45)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:37:45 +0200

I still cannot figure out how to easily crop a photo to a 4x6" print.

From Jeni (2008-07-09 17:34:07)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:34:07 +0200

What the hell is that? It does not look anything like Photoshop. http://www.promotinglinux.com/truth/ was right.

From Jeni (2008-07-09 17:33:15)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:33:15 +0200

What the hell is that? It does not look anything like Photoshop. The Truth about Linux was right.

From Mr.Dust (2008-07-09 10:28:35)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:28:35 +0200

Thanks for your kindly presentation. and I translated your article to Korean. here : http://gimp.kr/viewtopic.php?t=1132

From geek_inn (2008-07-09 07:47:24)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:47:24 +0200

Great for gimp addicts,i hate to say that no clear improvements in interface like ps cs3,cs2 not even ps 7.it still looks like old horse,features are good but what about single window gimp,ability to reset window positions,tools etc

From andotyjazz (2008-07-09 04:55:05)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:55:05 +0200

Really great improvements. Will watch out for the final release. Features that I eye to boost up my productivity are numbers 3 & 4.

From Marathon7 (2008-07-08 19:52:36)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:52:36 +0200

looking forward to test all this new staff!

From Robert (2008-07-08 18:40:56)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:40:56 +0200

Thanks for the great news! The new Gimp it's gonna be great