Filters->Repeat Last and Filters->Re-show Last [SOLVED]

fluffybunny · **Posted:** Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:30 pm **(#1)**

GIMP Version: 2.8.1
Operating System: Windows
OS Version: Win 7 x64
GIMP Experience: Basic Level

List any relevant plug-ins or scripts:
shape-path-0.91.scm
corrosion.scm

Hopefully this will be a simple answer for some knowledgeable individual.

I frequently use Ctrl-Shift-F to re-show the last filter I ran or even Ctrl-F to re-run the last filter with the same settings on a new layer. :bigthup

However, some filters, like the two mentioned above for example do not always let you use this feature.
It is there, just greyed out, inaccessible.
Can someone explain how this happens.

I find after running Shape Paths it consistently will not be accessible in the Filters->Repeat Last. However, the Corrosion script 'sometimes' will be accessible mostly not (greyed out).

What controls this functionality is the gist of my question?
Thanks in advance.

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

I've been looking for the answer for a while, too

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16013

That is a good question.

saulgoode · **Posted:** Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:39 pm **(#4)**

In the past, I've run into this problem when scripts register using the deprecated form where the menu path is specified in the 'script-fu-register' procedure, rather than using a separate 'script-fu-menu-register'.

For example, instead of doing

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(script-fu-register "script-fu-rectangle-path"
                    _"<Image>/Script-Fu/Shape Paths/_Rectangle..."
                    "Creates a rectangular path."
                    :
                    :
                    : 
                    )

Scripts should now be registered with a call to both script-fu-register (specifying the command name):

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(script-fu-register "script-fu-rectangle-path"
                    _"_Rectangle..."
                    "Creates a rectangular path."
                    :
                    :
                    : 
                    )

and a call to 'script-fu-menu-register' (specifying the menu location):

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(script-fu-menu-register "script-fu-rectangle-path"
                    _"<Image>/Script-Fu/Shape Paths" )

fluffybunny · **Posted:** Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:24 pm **(#5)**

That seems to have solved the issue. I guess I will just have to update any scripts that I notice are not working properly in regards to the Filters->Repeat last.

I am glad I asked this question as it would appear that others too have queried this behaviour.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16013

Thank you saulgoode.