Gimp-2.7.4 comments

Graechan · **Posted:** Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:56 pm **(#21)**

The script I posted has been edited to give no warnings for texture-brickwall in 2.7, and it works fine in the partha64 bit portable but fails in the regular 64 bit install.

MrBiggz · **Posted:** Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:04 am **(#22)**

This is only a minor irritation:

Using Gimp in windowed mode and the windows is maximized. Now if you close that window and then go back to it whenever the window maximized but does not fit the screen correctly. My guess would be 10px off on the left and about 100-150px on the top.

If I just double click on the title bar it falls back into place. Like I sad just a minor problem.

partha · **Joined:** Mar 14, 2011 **Posts:** 998

MrBiggz wrote:

This is only a minor irritation:

Using Gimp in windowed mode and the windows is maximized. Now if you close that window and then go back to it whenever the window maximized but does not fit the screen correctly. My guess would be 10px off on the left and about 100-150px on the top.

If I just double click on the title bar it falls back into place. Like I sad just a minor problem.

Thanks for the feedback. Single window mode is still work in progress. I am hoping it will be fixed by the 2.8 release date!

Graechan · **Posted:** Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:55 pm **(#24)**

Partha I accept defeat in that some scripts will not work in 2-7-4, but GAP should and JamesH released a 2.7-32bit folder it would be nice to have a 64bit version.

PhotoComix · **Joined:** Apr 12, 2010 **Posts:** 5870

Gap works for me i have 2.6 for 64bit version and 2.7 on 32 (yes is only for 32 bit )

partha · **Joined:** Mar 14, 2011 **Posts:** 998

Graechan wrote:

Partha I accept defeat in that some scripts will not work in 2-7-4, but GAP should and JamesH released a 2.7-32bit folder it would be nice to have a 64bit version.

Patient Graechan.

Currently I am making sure that tablets work. I will look into GAP after that. Sound good?

Graechan · **Posted:** Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:11 pm **(#27)**

Thankyou partha I have lots of patience, and I know you are busy.

YAFU · **Joined:** Nov 09, 2011 **Posts:** 726

gerard82 wrote:

It complained about gtk+ version needed upgrading.
I then installed gtk+-2.24.8-r1 instead of gtk+-2.24.5 but I got another error about glibc.
Upgraded that too.
Cairo and pango were also giving problems but using a Gentoo tool solved that.
Anyway it's running ok,gutenprint xsane and gmic plugins work.
http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/
If you compile from git you know what to expect.
Gerard.

Yes, a lot of work with the new version from git.
In Kubuntu [Ubuntu] Oneiric 11.10 I had to do:

GIMP requires GTK+ >= 2.24.7:

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checking for GTK+ - version >= 2.24.7..

Install gtk +-2.24.8.tar.bz2

Gimp requires Pangocairo:

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checking for CAIRO... yes
checking for PANGOCAIRO... no
configure: error: Test for PangoCairo failed.

Pangocairo is supposedly in libpango1.0-dev package, but not found.
Install pango-1.29.5.tar.bz2
But pangocairo requires Glib:

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checking for GLIB... no
configure: error: 
*** Glib 2.31.0 or better is required. The latest version of
*** Glib is always available from ftp://ftp.gtk.org/.

install glib-2.31.2.tar.bz2

In short, install in the next order:
gtk +-2.24.8.tar.bz2
glib-2.31.2.tar.bz2
pango-1.29.5.tar.bz2
babl
gegl
gimp

Links:
http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/gnome/sources/gtk+/
ftp://ftp.gtk.org/pub/glib/
http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/pango/

I hope I have not forgotten anything.

gerard82 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:24 am **(#29)**

@YAFU,
I don't think you forgot anything.
Glad to hear you managed to install it.
Hats off to you for doing it on Kubuntu.
Had it for a while on a separate partition to be able to help a friend in Indonesia.
It's so opaque (geared towards Windows users) compared to Gentoo.
Gerard.

YAFU · **Joined:** Nov 09, 2011 **Posts:** 726

Since I installed the latest version from Git (GNU/Linux) I have lost tablet support. In fact what happens is that Gimp does not detect any device in Edit > Input Devices. Gimp does not generate a new "devicerc" file in my ~/.Gimp-2.7 folder.
I have Gimp installed in /opt. I do not know if that, or a problem with gimp or GTK 2.24.8.

gerard82 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 27, 2011 11:05 am **(#31)**

Well as I wrote before I now have Gimp-2.7 on a separate partition and in /usr because of the plugin probs.
The last install was made Nov 24.
I have no problems with my Wacom PT.
The git sources are continuously changing,you might have better luck with a newer one.
http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/

You might want to check "lsusb".I don't know if ubuntu installs it by default,if not it's probably somthing like "usbutils".

Quote:

lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 046d:c404 Logitech, Inc. TrackMan Wheel
Bus 005 Device 004: ID 056a:00d6 Wacom Co., Ltd

That way you'll know for sure the box "sees" it.
Gerard.

YAFU · **Joined:** Nov 09, 2011 **Posts:** 726

Hi Gerard.
I do not remember exactly what date I installed the version that required a new version of gtk, but the problem occurs since then. I have updated to date gimp from git.
My hardware is properly detected by the system, and works with Gimp 2.6 and MyPaint.
I start to think that I should install Gimp 2.7 in /usr too.
Thank you.

gerard82 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 27, 2011 12:39 pm **(#33)**

If you do it will clobber 2.6.
When that's no problem then go ahead.
Gerard.

MrBiggz · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:17 am **(#34)**

I was playing with paths and the app exhibited the same behavior on both a P4 PC as with my Core2 Duo with tons of memory and a good video card.

The problems is when anchoring points that are outside of the images border that the anchors disappear. The 2.6 Gimp does not exhibit this behavior.

Do you need anything from me?

YAFU · **Joined:** Nov 09, 2011 **Posts:** 726

I compiled and installed with default paths (just "./configure" without --prefix). Now G'MIC and other plugins work, but still not detecting input devices (only "core pointer"). The file "devicerc" in ~/.gimp-2.7 is not generated (If that file was not in an old configuration).

gerard82 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:26 pm **(#36)**

Have you tried deleting ~/gimp-2.7 directory and then restarting Gimp?
There should be a devicerc even w/o a tablet.
It should at least contain info about your mouse.
Gerard.

YAFU · **Joined:** Nov 09, 2011 **Posts:** 726

No, deleting or renaming the folder the file "devicerc" is not generated. As you say, there should be a "devicerc" even without tablet. If I copy the old "devicerc" file into ~/gimp-2.7 I can see the devices, but pressure not works (Tablet in Screen mode) and any changes I do in "Device Input" window is not taked. My Tablet is a Genius EasyPen i405. As I said before, the tablet works with other programs.I will continue investigating.

dan · **Joined:** Oct 02, 2011 **Posts:** 15

Hi gerard82,
I understand that you work with linux more than 10 years, and I have question( I am a beginner linux user) about having gimp 2.6.11 and 2.7.4 on ubuntu 10.04.3 in my case ; I read, viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1261 and viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2643.
I have a single partition in ubuntu, with gimp 2.6.11 and I wish I had also 2.7.4 version. It's okay if I’ll install the second version , in /opt as you described in “viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1261 “ ?
Thanks for any suggestions, Dan

gerard82 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:00 pm **(#39)**

Hi dan,
Yes you can install in /opt but remember that some plug-ins will not work.
For me printing and scanning didn't work + a lot of others I can't do without.
That's why I deleted the /opt install in my regular Gentoo and installed a second instance on a separate partition.
That way I now have printing scanning etc working in both.
It's tedious but I see it as a temporary solution to get aquainted with 2.8 when it arrives and I can install it in main install.
Gerard.

dan · **Joined:** Oct 02, 2011 **Posts:** 15

Thanks gerard82,
I'll install the 2.7 version in another partition as you suggested and I'll expect for 2.8,
Dan