Simulating Layer Effects in Gimp

[Karro]

yea it did the same to me..... okay actually it added a Script-Fu tab right after the Filters tab, but i dont mind

Well, yeah, that's what it did for me, too. I gather any other script-fus I DL will go here, as well.

Only the python one would show up under layers.

-Rob A>

Then that explains it. Thanks!

So, to make the python one work instead, I'd have to uninstall GIMP, install Python, then reinstall GIMP, is that right?


Somewhat related, I found when trying out the "overlay pattern" effect that the pattern selected within the effect's dialog box is not the pattern that is actually used when you execute the effect. Instead, at least for me, it uses the currently active pattern selected before the effect is launched.

[RobA]

Well, yeah, that's what it did for me, too. I gather any other script-fus I DL will go here, as well.

It is actually up to the script author to pick where the script appears in the menus ("gets registered" in geek talk).

The Script-Fu menu is a bit of a throwback, and really, script authors should use the proper contextual location for what the effect does... It shouldn't manner to the use whether it is script-fu, python-fu or a compiled plugin, it should get registered where it makes sense (in this case, it SHOULD be in the Layers menu, IMOO)

Somewhat related, I found when trying out the "overlay pattern" effect that the pattern selected within the effect's dialog box is not the pattern that is actually used when you execute the effect. Instead, at least for me, it uses the currently active pattern selected before the effect is launched.

That sounds like a bug...(checking)

...OK on line 1177 of the layerfx.scm file:

    (gimp-context-set-pattern origpattern)

should be

    (gimp-context-set-pattern pattern)

-Rob A>

[P4l1n0]

Hi

I just want to ask if this script-fu/python-fu is still needed, as I found some layer filters in my GIMP 2.7.1

[RobA]

Hi

I just want to ask if this script-fu/python-fu is still needed, as I found some layer filters in my GIMP 2.7.1

I don't have 2.7.1 but my understanding reading the docs is that you get layer groups. No layer effects like PS yet (which should come once GEGL is in the core for layer blend modes). SO the add-on (script-fu or python) is still handy.

-Rob A>