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Thumbs Up Database error fixed on this forum today :)
Posted by: Tas_mania - 4 hours ago - Forum: Gimp-Forum.net - No Replies

I noticed this forum was down for awhile today. These errors are quite common and are mostly mysql database errors. From memory they usually mean stopping and re-starting the database but they need expert attention. Congratulations to the admins at Gimp-Forum Smile

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Bug "Open As Layers" in GIMP 3.0.6 doesn't include Layer Masks when using NDE effects
Posted by: PrincessAquos - 10-20-2025, 07:12 PM - Forum: General questions - Replies (1)

Hi Gimp forums,

I used to use GIMP 2.10, and recently updated to GIMP 3.0.6 to use the non-destructive editing for text effects.

My work often involves creating many sub-projects, and then compositing them together into one larger project. Keeping the sub-projects intact allows me to alter elements after importing to adjust the overall composition.

Naturally, when opening a project as layers, any elements outside the sub-project's canvas are no longer clipped off, due to the main project having a larger canvas.

For this reason, I started making the root layer of each sub-project a layer group, and using a layer mask to make only the parts within each sub-project's canvas visible when imported into the main project.

Normally, this works phenomenally.

However, when I tried to use NDE text effects in a sub-project today, I found that the presence of effects causes layer masks to not be imported when opening a project as layers.

At the moment, I can just merge down the effects before saving the sub-projects, but I would greatly prefer to keep these effects intact and editable.

The layer group I import each sub-project into has a layer mask of the same size, so the layer mask in the sub-project is more for the ease of lining up their boundaries. I could simply add a layer to each sub-project that paints a bounding box in black outside the canvas, thus making the sub-project's layer mask unnecessary. But making such an edit to all my sub-projects when I've been using a template with the layer mask already applied for a long time now feels like alot of tedious work.

I wanted to ask around if this was a known issue, perhaps one that has already been addressed in a development build, or if this is due to some limitation of how effect filters, masks, and open as layers interact, as well as any other potential workarounds.

Here's one of the sub-projects
[Image: attachment.php?aid=14002]

Here's the result when effects are active. Notice that the layer mask on "Pokemon LeafGreen.xcf" is missing
[Image: attachment.php?aid=14003]

Here's the result when the effects are merged down before saving and opening as layers. Notice that the sub-project is clipped at the bottom where the original sub-project's canvas boundary ended
[Image: attachment.php?aid=14004]

Any input, verification of this issue, anything, is greatly appreciated. Thanks!



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  Seeking Gimp 3 version of Layer via Copy/Cut?
Posted by: Dizzy-noodles - 10-20-2025, 05:27 PM - Forum: General questions - Replies (1)

Hello everyone, I have used GIMP for a few years to make content for my Sims 2 game.

I had the plugin 'Layer via Copy/Cut' by Slybug and was very happy with it, on GIMP 2.8.

However, now I have GiIMP 3.0, and apparently cannot use the same plugin.

Does anyone know if there is an equivalent for GIMP 3.0 please?

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  Pandora or any morph prg
Posted by: Moreach - 10-20-2025, 04:45 AM - Forum: General questions - Replies (2)

I desperately want to morph some photos, a thing I used to enjoy doing in Windows programs.

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  cannot install upgrade
Posted by: Moreach - 10-20-2025, 04:42 AM - Forum: General questions - Replies (1)

I DLed GIMP 2.99 but nothing seems to happen when I tried to upgrade from 2.10 Huh

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  Clone from screen... do you believe it is usefull?
Posted by: mrkid - 10-19-2025, 11:45 AM - Forum: General questions - Replies (2)

Hi. Working on some photo retouching i found usefull to clone some details from other pictures, elements from background, textures, etc. Usually i navigate that stored photos trough some external program, like could be xnview. Would be interesting be able to "clone" from any portion of the screens you have, instead to open the file in Gimp.
just saying... Big Grin

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  Crash when "expand layer" activated
Posted by: mrkid - 10-19-2025, 11:40 AM - Forum: General questions - Replies (2)

Hi!. Im having issues with the option "expand layer" activated with clone, and maybe others. Anyone?
Two questions: how i report a Bug properly? 
and... there is some way to recover not saved works?
I save always but, since i had some unexpecteded crash too offenly, i wonder that myself.

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  I get program crash when "Exchanging colors" on BMP file
Posted by: ldd2 - 10-18-2025, 05:59 PM - Forum: General questions - Replies (3)

Greetings. 

For a very long time, I used GIMP 2.10.2. The program worked very ok for my needs but needed to migrate to 3.0.2

The issue here is the fact, I use a lot "Exchange color" feature from Color tab. When I have a selected square from whole picture, I try to use this feature on GIMP v3.0.2. 
First time color has been selected to change, it nothing happens.

I try a second time to select a new color to be used and program crashes. Very frustrating.
This behavior does not happen at all in GIMP 2.10.2. At the very least, it takes some seconds to "load" and new color is assigned.

I'd appreciate your help to fix this crash, in case it exists. Video recorded is on link below. Thanks in advance

2025-10-18 14-48-03.mkv

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  Fill bucket tool gives fuzzy edges
Posted by: TitaniumHull1234 - 10-18-2025, 04:45 AM - Forum: General questions - Replies (3)

What the title says. What is going wrong here (I have attached a link and image). All I want is the fill the circle selection and GIMP isn't doing that. Is it GIMP acting up or is there some hidden option that is buried under the seventh level of hell? /s

PS: It does the same thing when I select Fill Whole Selection.

https://imgur.com/a/Mba4ThE

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  ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY- CREATING MASKS
Posted by: roymixon - 10-17-2025, 08:18 PM - Forum: Tutorials and tips - Replies (3)

Can anyone guide me to a video, link or post that explains how to edit and create mask for astrophotography images?

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