The new text art filter

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16158

Looks kinda cool.

2-ton · **Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:23 pm **(#2)**

very cool...is it a script?

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

I think its this: http://registry.gimp.org/node/24974

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16158

Yeah its a new script from this site
http://simply-signage.com/blog/?p=89

AeonTown · **Joined:** Dec 20, 2010 **Posts:** 49

I've put the file in C/Program Files/GIMP-2.0/lib/gimp/2.0/plug-ins. I opened up GIMP but i can't find it.
Should I put the .py file in the Python folder? Where do I find this tool in GIMP?

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

I don't recommend people putting scripts and plug-ins in their application folders in Program Files, because when you upgrade or delete GIMP, you'll lose them. Put plug-ins and scripts in your C:\Users\username\.gimp-2.6\plug-ins and scripts folders instead.

Python files are considered "plug-ins" so they will go in the plug-ins folder.

Scripts have the .scm extension and go in the scripts folder. (the only thing that will go in this folder is .scm files)

Once you have it correctly installed, you'll find it under File/Create/Web Page Themes/www.bytes-and-pixels.com on the menu.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16158

AeonTown wrote:

I've put the file in C/Program Files/GIMP-2.0/lib/gimp/2.0/plug-ins. I opened up GIMP but i can't find it.
Should I put the .py file in the Python folder? Where do I find this tool in GIMP?

If you can not see it after following Mahvins explanation.You probably need python installed.
Python is needed and if you install it, you must re-install Gimp to use python-fu.
There is a tutorial just for this on the gimpuser site which contains all instructions for installing it.
http://www.gimpusers.com/tutorials/inst ... -6-windows

AeonTown · **Joined:** Dec 20, 2010 **Posts:** 49

Rod wrote:

If you can not see it after following Mahvins explanation.You probably need python installed.

I can see the Filters-->Python-->Console menu selection so I'm pretty certain I installed Python correctly using that tutorial.

AeonTown · **Joined:** Dec 20, 2010 **Posts:** 49

mahvin wrote:

Once you have it correctly installed, you'll find it under File/Create/Web Page Themes/www.bytes-and-pixels.com on the menu.

OK I can see this in the menu, but when I select Word Art nothing happens, even if I hace created a text layer???

This is the file I have in my plug-ins folder: b&p_word_art_01_v1.0.py

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

You don't need to create any layers, or open any images. You should be able to call it directly, and it creates it's own image. You'll need to get support from the plug-in developer, try either leaving a comment on the Registry or see if he has an email address on his website.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16158

As Mahvin said, you just need to select the plug-in and then select all your values for the artwork.The plug-in creates a new document, hence the reason it is found under create/new

It is also possible you need to unblock the exe file.
In windows XP right click the file select properties/unblock/apply/ok

In Linux, and Mac i am not sure how to chmod them.

AeonTown · **Joined:** Dec 20, 2010 **Posts:** 49

I did look at the properties of the file but I couldn't see any unblock option. I am using Windows 7. The developer did reply to me on the B&P website. I also left a comment on the GIMP registry website but I'm still waiting for it to be approved so people can see it.

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

Hmmm. The author says it's using a hacked gimpfu module, so I wonder what other filter it can break when installed...

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16158

It works well on windows xp, could be it just isn't compatible with windows 7.

AeonTown · **Joined:** Dec 20, 2010 **Posts:** 49

Rod wrote:

It works well on windows xp, could be it just isn't compatible with windows 7.

That's what the developer suggested before I told him I was on Windows 7. I've posted comments on the GIMP registry for this script days ago and I'm still waiting for the moderators to approve them. Very frustrating on all counts.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16158

AeonTown wrote:

Rod wrote:

It works well on windows xp, could be it just isn't compatible with windows 7.

That's what the developer suggested before I told him I was on Windows 7. I've posted comments on the GIMP registry for this script days ago and I'm still waiting for the moderators to approve them. Very frustrating on all counts.

have you registered to the gimp repository?
then all you need to do is log-in and post a comment.

AeonTown · **Joined:** Dec 20, 2010 **Posts:** 49

Rod wrote:

have you registered to the gimp repository?
then all you need to do is log-in and post a comment.

Yup. But then it says your comment has been saved and is waiting approval from the moderators.

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

I see your comments as being posted on the Registry, AeonTown. I just checked.

AeonTown · **Joined:** Dec 20, 2010 **Posts:** 49

mahvin wrote:

I see your comments as being posted on the Registry, AeonTown. I just checked.

I must be blind. I can't see them.

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

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January 20, 2011 - 00:14 — AeonTown
Plugin not working
Hi

I can see the Word Art option in the File-Create menu, but when I click it, nothing happens. Can you help please?

I am using Windows 7. GIMP Version 2.6.10. Python 2.6.6.

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January 17, 2011 - 00:56 — AeonTown
Plug-in
I have put this file in the Plug-in folder and opened GIMP but I can't see this feature. Where do I find it in GIMP?

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January 16, 2011 - 12:52 — seniorgimper
Now i did......
I right-clicked and checked the box.....................It works!!!!
Many Thanks!

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