GIMP 2.6.9 released

[Rod]

i had a slight problem with the initial install it didnt have access to rename a dll file.However after clicking retry it installed perfectly.
the startup splash is pretty cool looking.

I was also able to install a local help bundle (2.6) if you cant find a dl bundle holler at me...
Text tool works real nice now too.however id like to be able to move the tool around where i want it, perhaps a docking version?
i was able to use the python and scm third party plugins here is bev and emboss (scm)

GEGL works great...all filters ran smoothly
GMIC runs very nicely...i say well done developers...this is a very nice version.
here is chissel (scm)

i have found 0 bugs so far. =)

nicely done GIMP coders this ones a keeper, im off to add all my toys!

[Rod]

If you all have a problem running third party plug-ins, try installing InkScape, as i have heard the dll file needed is installed with it.

[Austroflyer]

I just installed the newest 2.6.8 and did my first few things in the last days.
Would you recommend me downloading 2.6.9 then or should I rather first get a grip on my current version.

And if I install it, does it overinstall or can I run both on my PC.

So I can work with my present one, where I know my way about already and find out about the new one in my sparetime

[Austroflyer]

ok, so I did it.
Can't see much difference at first glance.

btw. where/how do I change language?

[Rod]

2.7.1 is the latest version, installing 2.6.9 will not uninstall any other GIMP programs you have installed...HOWEVER...
downloading and installing GIMP 2.7.1 WILL uninstall all previous 2.6.9 versions you have installed.
the problem with 2.6.9 is the combo boxes, you crash GIMP if you use the selector scroll bars in any of them.You can use your mouse wheel to select without any problems though.
i decided to just dl and install 2.7.1 for Windows, runs great and has single window mode, and is python enabled.
if i had a choice to run either 2.6.8 or 2.6.9 id choose 2.6.8 myself. =)
2.6.9 had no new changes, just bug fixes and one of those fixes caused the combo box crash.

as for language change you have a choice to either choose language on install, or
Windows XP

Control Panel → System → Advanced → Environment button in “System Variables” area: Add button: Enter LANG for Name and fr or de... for Value. Watch out! You have to click on three successive OK to validate your choice.

If you change languages often, you can create a batch file to change the language. Open NotePad. Type the following commands (for french for instance):

set lang=fr
start gimp-2.6.exe

Save this file as GIMP-FR.BAT (or another name, but always with a .BAT extension). Create a shortcut and drag it to your desktop.

Another possibility: Start → Programs → GTK Runtime Environment Then Select language and select the language you want in the dropdown list.

you can find these directions at the gimp manual site also..chapter 2 - 1.2
http://docs.gimp.org/2.6/en/gimp-fire-u ... g-language

hope this helps

[Austroflyer]

.....
the problem with 2.6.9 is the combo boxes, you crash GIMP if you use the selector scroll bars in any of them.You can use your mouse wheel to select without any problems though.

I noticed already! with my useless trials at gradients :-) for the last 3 hours

And thanks for all the other information!

[Rod]

no problem, glad i could help.