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Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - Krikor - 12-08-2020
Hello all,
Are there any ways to manage adding or removing multiple layers in a Layer Group?
Something like moving linked layers, or visible layers or whatever?
There is the Multiple Layer Actions script, but it does not perform this task.
I always have to do this one by one.
Thanks!
RE: Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - rich2005 - 12-08-2020
Quote:Are there any ways to manage adding or removing multiple layers in a Layer Group?
This is the one I use, when needed, Groups and ungroups
http://chiselapp.com/user/saulgoode/repository/script-fu/wiki?name=sg-group-linked-layers
Ofnuts has an ungroup plugin as well ofn-ungroup-layers.py https://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-tools/files/scripts/
bound to be others, I will have a look around
edit: The saulgoode page does work but downloads with a jumbled name so attaching the script. Remember to unzip it.
RE: Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - Krikor - 12-08-2020
Good to know!
I hope to be able to check both options today.
This will help me a lot if it works.
Thank you Rich2005!
RE: Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - Krikor - 12-08-2020
It worked. both work perfectly.
I had difficulties in finding the ofn-ungroup-layers plugin. At first I thought it would be in the Layer - ungroup Menu. I came to think that I was wrong and that I had not installed it yet.
Another difficulty with ofn-ungroup-layers is when selecting the layer (group of layers) that I want to ungroup. The plugin through a pop-up menu displays the name of all layers of all images opened in the gimp, it is necessary to browse through these names until you find the desired one. There are more than 20 layers per images and because they are sometimes generated by the same plugin they have the same name.
The .scm version acts directly on the selected layer.
But I just installed it and will continue to use both options until I have a better opinion of them.
Thx rich2005!
RE: Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - carmen - 12-09-2020
(12-08-2020, 09:29 PM)Krikor Wrote: ...
Another difficulty with ofn-ungroup-layers is when selecting the layer (group of layers) that I want to ungroup. The plugin through a pop-up menu displays the name of all layers of all images opened in the gimp, it is necessary to browse through these names until you find the desired one. There are more than 20 layers per images and because they are sometimes generated by the same plugin they have the same name.
The .scm version acts directly on the selected layer
...
I agree! IMHO ofn-ungroup-layers list of layers is rather user-unfriendly--even Homer nods…
While sg-group-linked-layers.scm is fine to group, or to ungroup wholesale: but I miss an option to 'ungroup linked layers'--ungrouping one by one can be done by hand…
RE: Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - rich2005 - 12-09-2020
Quote:... but I miss an option to 'ungroup linked layers'--ungrouping one by one can be done by hand…
There are work-arounds
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1. I want to ungroup the coloured layers.
2. Chain them together, select a layer outside of the layer groups.
3. Group them into a new group
4. Ungroup the new group.
RE: Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - Krikor - 12-09-2020
(12-09-2020, 11:58 AM)carmen Wrote: I agree! IMHO ofn-ungroup-layers list of layers is rather user-unfriendly--even Homer nods…
While sg-group-linked-layers.scm is fine to group, or to ungroup wholesale: but I miss an option to 'ungroup linked layers'--ungrouping one by one can be done by hand…
Carmen, I agree with you, although I don't know who Homer is, but the option to ungroup linked layers would be very welcome.
(12-09-2020, 12:45 PM)rich2005 Wrote: There are work-arounds
1. I want to ungroup the coloured layers.
2. Chain them together, select a layer outside of the layer groups.
3. Group them into a new group
4. Ungroup the new group.
Rich2005, you as always finding solutions unimaginable
I followed your steps and it works. Although you still have to make a huge turn to reach your final destination.
99.99999999% of users of this script should not even dream of this solution that you developed (Maybe I'm wrong).
Rich2005, thanks, now the script is more functional and useful!
RE: Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - carmen - 12-09-2020
(12-09-2020, 03:15 PM)Krikor Wrote: 1. ...I don't know who Homer is...1. Homer = best remembered as author of the Iliad and Odissey. My tastes in both reading and idioms are hopelessly old-fashioned.
(12-09-2020, 12:45 PM)rich2005 Wrote: There are work-arounds...
2. Rich2005, you as always finding solutions unimaginable
Rich2005, thanks, now the script is more functional and useful!
2. Hear, hear!
RE: Layer Group - add or remove multiple layers - Krikor - 12-09-2020
(12-09-2020, 03:33 PM)carmen Wrote: 1. Homer = best remembered as author of the Iliad and Odissey. My tastes in both reading and idioms are hopelessly old-fashioned.
2. Hear, hear!
Ahhh I know him by Homero (as he is known in Portuguese). When I read Homer I remembered only the character of The Simpsons.
On the contrary, you have excellent good taste
