Okay these are the required dll files to run the program - these have to be in the same folder as Ghost-Diagrams python file.

I had a very quick go at getting it to launch from Gimp, although you're probably better off using it stand-alone. I've attached a zipped version (again, why can't we attach python scripts ?)

It needs someone with actual knowledge to tell me how to get it to work without popping up an unnecessary prompt for filename and layer. Conceivably it might be possible to draw directly onto a gimp layer, or at least grab the image from the stand-alone and put it back into Gimp.

To get the SVG info you need to save the online version as a page on your desktop - then just run it in your browser




my website server link - full program
http://simply-signage.com/Ghost/GHOST.xhtml

Thanks for the Gimp version

The filter sets itself as "Contributed" in the image window menu.I already have one "contributed" small c.So if you have this as i do change the name to a small c and the filter will open with your same "contributed" menu listing.
Other wise the filter will be created in a separate menu named the same just with a capital C.
Change this
"<Image>/Contributed/Ghost",
To this instead
"<Image>/contributed/Ghost",

Unfortunately i do not believe you can open an image into Ghost Diagrams dialog.
You can save from it but i do not see anywhere to import an existing image.
You can call the program as long as you have 1 layer created without the program throwing the error.
I wonder if it's possible to save the image as a temp file and import it back into Gimp via the python module?

Very interesting - thanks !
Lyle - only a real artist may to come up with a way to start - I admire the ingenuity.
I tried first by Your rule, but now - I just click and it works (without the Gimp nor an additional folder with the dll ) - i guess I have more luck (XP Home) - unfortunately, I do not know why.
It is unfortunate that no version Javascript/SVG for download.

Actually it's not a Gimp plug-in... it is started by Gimp if you put it in the plug-in directory because Gimp will blindly run anything executable it finds there (this is used to let the pug-ins register to Gimp). On Linux it runs as an independent application. I suspect that its only relationship with Gimp on Windows is that it also needs GTK support, that is provided free of charge if run in the Gimp environment.

You're right! It works for me by c: \ Program Files \ Gtk +

Cool info Rod; still, don't really plan on running the Python that often, so when I do, I'll just copy it in my GIMP Plugins folder and launch GIMP. lol

The XHTML file can be saved and run locally so long as your browser supports XHTML. Win7's IE 9 does. I guess so would Firefox. Still, I like the Python result with the inside blacklines better for whatever reason.

I just threw it in it's own folder with those needed dll files, placed it in my portable apps directory, and created a shortcut to it on RocketDock.That way i can create a cool looking icon for it in Inkscape.

I also found if you open it via Gimp -you can then open FastStone Capture - capture a rectangle area,when the image opens in FastStones capture window - copy it and paste it in Gimps image window.

Word to the wise:

Instead of saving the javascript version as a desktop link (that may one day disappear from the internet) save it as a file. But make sure you save the "entire content" of the xhtml (do not save it as a link). And do not save the file just by clicking "save file as", as sometimes it fails to associate the web content according to the actual source information in the xhtml, and running it sometimes will fail. Instead, (using Firefox: recommended) open the source page, select Edit - All, then save the copy of the source to your folder (you can keep the same name for it, if you want). And now you will have a standalone javascript version to use and not have to worry about the website going down or going away.

That's a good idea Mahvin.

OK Rod. I don't have GIMP Portable. Did consolidate all the dlls and the Python script into it's own directory and tried to double-click on the Python script, but get a quick DOS menu then it disappears. I'm downloading GIMP Portable just in case it requires that too. I'll edit this (or add) if success or failure afterwards (only getting 70K/s download speed so it's taking a few more minutes then I would like).

edit:

I didn't realize you still had to install GIMP Portable before you can use it. I'll just stick with the GIMP launch thingy that I did when I started this thread.

edit:

OK; Kevin's version does work and can be called in GIMP with all the caveats that Rod mentioned. Still cool though. Thanks Kevin.

You shouldn't need gimp portable, as i do not have it.
If it is opening a quick dos window and closing again it means you don't have all the required dll files in the folder with the python file.Are you sure you placed all the dll's i posted earlier in there?

It runs pretty good in Linux as a standalone, the only problem I have is the random button doesn't seem to work (all the time). This is the error:



A couple of new interesting presets to add to your list:

"'212121', ' 1 2 '",
"'F Aa ', 'c Aa '",

I triple checked Rod. No problem anyway since Kevin's edit works. I just wish it would output seamless textures but too chicken (and lazy) to email Paul (busy he must be) to add that capability.

I emailed him, (never hurts to ask).

No it doesn't!

Sorry for opening this up again. lol

Just found another cool preset ('cCc C '). Even harder to make it seamless (but I did). Of course I used the Python version since I like the inside line effect. Then the hard part (made it seamless). Click on the image for it's Deviant (yup; another SSP; lol).



edit:

Also another (yes, it's seamless. It's based on 'aA aA '); decided to host this one here, but still an SSP.

I don't know why, but presets I find in the javascript version don't play nice in the Python version. How weird is that?

Yeah; and you get different results. I think, based on reading the 70MByte thesis he posted, that the XHTML version is closest to what he wanted the result to be.