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Saving templates with layers. - StevenCunningham - 11-08-2024
I can't seem to be able to save a template with any layers. I've created an .xcf with multiple layers and would like to make it a template. Unfortunately when I use the "Create Template..." option, none of the layers get saved. The template appears in my template list, but it is a blank slate with no layers. Also, as an aside, how do I delete templates from my template list? I now have several versions of the same layer-less template in my template list.
RE: Saving templates with layers. - rich2005 - 11-08-2024
(11-08-2024, 03:03 PM)StevenCunningham Wrote: I can't seem to be able to save a template with any layers. I've created an .xcf with multiple layers and would like to make it a template. Unfortunately when I use the "Create Template..." option, none of the layers get saved. The template appears in my template list, but it is a blank slate with no layers. Also, as an aside, how do I delete templates from my template list? I now have several versions of the same layer-less template in my template list.
As you have found, you can not make a complex template. The template information is held in a file
C:\Users\"yourname"\AppData\Roaming\GIMP\2.10\templaterc
If you want a basic file with layers save it to a folder as a Gimp .xcf file and when required use File -> 0pen.
The template format is very simple in templaterc . Your saved templates are added to the top of a list. To restore without your templates, delete the file templaterc then start Gimp and it will create a new default file.
RE: Saving templates with layers. - Ofnuts - 11-08-2024
Windows > Dockable dialogs > Templates produces a Templates list dialog with a big Delete ([X]) button at the bottom, among other things.
RE: Saving templates with layers. - rich2005 - 11-08-2024
(11-08-2024, 05:37 PM)Ofnuts Wrote: Windows > Dockable dialogs > Templates produces a Templates list dialog with a big Delete ([X]) button at the bottom, among other things.
@StevenCunningham
There you go - all you need to know.