ShellOut.py (was XNViewShell) - Call external programs

PhotoComix · **Joined:** Apr 12, 2010 **Posts:** 5870

OOPPSS a whole period went missed, fixed now

Netherworks · **Joined:** Mar 30, 2011 **Posts:** 1

Thanks for this python plugin. I have recently gotten into the GIMP and really enjoy working with it. I'm on windows and have found so far that Paint.NET works the best for a PS plugin carrier, just for the fact that it supports .png transparency. I found a lot of the other programs listed including XNView don't handle the transparency so the filters I use don't work correctly. I bought an Eye Candy Bundle a long time ago and under Paint.NET and this plugin the filters work flawlessly with non-square transparency.

I created a derivative that just calls Paint.NET using your original 0.3 version code. I realize that you made version that allows the program to be selected but I don't need all the others if Paint.NET works

Anyways, wanted to sign up for the forums and say thanks, Rob.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 14709 **Location:** USA

Paint.Net can run Adobes 8bf filters?

MareroQ · **Posted:** Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:57 pm **(#174)**

Rod
... posted 104 - new File version 1.0.3.2.(2011-03-29)
http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/20622-psfilterpdn-2011-01-28/

RobA

Contrary to the opinion that the Gimp can not create a good svg - example-created in the GIMP [2 - gimp-temp-24791 (copyright Rod).svg ] using plugin-trace.py
http://registry.gimp.org/node/21349 (for me, unfortunately only in Ubuntu - but apparently for some it also works in XP?)
So the question: "Inkscape is SVG - not designed for raster images, so not sure what you are asking for. Do not know about open office, as I do not use it." I ask again (since it can indirectly) so as to create the file (as XnviwShell) to export (svg) directly into Inkscape?

RobA · **Joined:** Jul 14, 2010 **Posts:** 697

MareroQ wrote:

I ask again (since it can indirectly) so as to create the file (as XnviwShell) to export (svg) directly into Inkscape?

I guess the answer is no.

You used a python script to call autotrace to create the SVG file. Gimp can not create such a file on its own, only export paths as a svg file. That is completely different than what this plugin does, so really needs something written differently (which is what the plugin you linked to plugin-trace.py does... exports the image as a raster image png or bmp I'd guess, then calls autotrace to generate the svg. I'm guessing that could be modified to launch inkscape and load the svg file created by autotrace.

-Rob A>

MareroQ · **Posted:** Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:38 pm **(#176)**

At Google, the password SVG on GIMP
http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/lists/gimp-user/2001-February/003102.html
Some dreams never die ...

RobA · **Joined:** Jul 14, 2010 **Posts:** 697

The other option is to work backwards from inkscape.

Quote:

You might have interest in a little script I wrote for gimp to implement "file linked layers". It was requested on the gimp mailing list here and my response is here that explains how it works.

I use it by saving a png from inkscape, then loading it as a file linked layer into Gimp. Then any time I change it in inkscape and re-save the png, you can use the "reload" command to pull the layer back into Gimp. Saves a bit of time.

-Rob A>

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12520

MareroQ wrote:

At Google, the password SVG on GIMP
http://lists.xcf.berkeley.edu/lists/gimp-user/2001-February/003102.html
Some dreams never die ...

Inkscape does allow bitmap mixing with vector, but not really good for bitmap editing itself. I remember Microsoft was working on a product, I believe, called Acryllic that would have been a true raster/vector editor, but believe that project died. I mentioned this before, but I do wish some genious would just combine Inkscape and GIMP into one program but don't think that will ever happen.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 14709 **Location:** USA

Quote:

Rod
... posted 104 - new File version 1.0.3.2.(2011-03-29)
http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/t ... 011-01-28/

Oh that is too awesome - how did i miss this? - thanks MareroQ

Quote:

I do wish some genius would just combine Inkscape and GIMP into one program

Oh how wonderful that would be!

RobA · **Joined:** Jul 14, 2010 **Posts:** 697

Hi all-

Attached is version 0.5 that now has a parameter to specify the type of raster file to export. Please note that this will use the gimp default settings for the filetype (i.e. you can't specify the jpeg compression level if you use "jpg"). (MSpaint is bmp and deep paint is a jpg as a test. I'd suggest using png whenever possible as it supports alpha/transparency...)

I've updated the syntax of the command people have reported and they are listed here:

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  ["XNView", "\"C:\\Program Files\\XnView\\xnview.exe\"", "png"],
  ["MS Paint", "\"C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\mspaint.exe\"", "bmp"],
  ["Deep Paint", "\"C:\\Program Files\\DeepPaint\\deeppaint.exe\"", "jpg"],
  ["Inkscape", "\"C:\\Program Files\\Inkscape\\inkscape.exe\"", "png"],
  ["PaintDOTNet", "\"C:\\Program Files\\Paint.NET\\PaintDotNet.exe\"", "png"],
  ["MyPaint", "\"C:\\Program Files\\MyPaint\\mypaint.exe\"", "png"],
  ["Photo Filter Factory", "\"C:\\Program Files\\Photo Filter Factory\\Photo Filter Factory.exe\"", "png"],
  ["Photo Pos Pro", "\"C:\\Program Files\\Photo Pos Pro\\Photo Pos Pro.exe\"", "png"],
  ["Java Image Editor", "\"C:\\JavaJars\\imageeditor.bat\"", "png"],
  ["Java Mosaic", "\"C:\\JavaJars\\mosaic.bat\"", "png"],
  ["Vector Magic", "\"C:\\Program Files\\Vector Magic\\vmde.exe\"", "png"],
  ["Photo Clinic", "\"C:\\MAGIX\\Photo_Clinic_45\\PhotoClinic.exe\"", "png"],

Just comment/uncomment/add any new ones and post the syntax used.

-Rob A>

RobA · **Joined:** Jul 14, 2010 **Posts:** 697

lylejk wrote:

I remember Microsoft was working on a product, I believe, called Acryllic that would have been a true raster/vector editor, but believe that project died.

I know a fellow who swears by Xara Extreme (now Xara Designer?): http://www.xara.com/us/products/designer/features/

This seems a true hybrid vector/raster editor.

-Rob A>

PhotoComix · **Joined:** Apr 12, 2010 **Posts:** 5870

A very interesting vector/raster hybrid is RealDraw...that too the mix even add a touch of 3D
http://www.mediachance.com/realdraw/

RobA · **Joined:** Jul 14, 2010 **Posts:** 697

Rod wrote:

I believe you have to call the extension from the command line Marero.

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["XNView", "\"C:\\Program Files\\XnView\\xnview.exe\"", "bmp"],

or

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["XNView", "\"C:\\Program Files\\XnView\\xnview.exe\"", "jpg"],

or

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["XNView", "\"C:\\Program Files\\XnView\\xnview.exe\"", "png"],

That is supposed to tell the program Gimp to save the temp file as an certain extension, and open it in that program as that extension i believe.
I did try it this way and it didn't work.

Bringing this back on topic

This syntax will now work, Rod, for software that will not work with png files.

-Rob A>

MareroQ · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:47 pm **(#184)**

Versions lower than 0.5 to write the temporary file:
c: \ Documents and Settings \ ~ ~ \. gimp-2.6 \ tmp \

Version 0.5 saves the temporary file to:
c: \ Documents and Settings \ ~ ~ \ Local Settings \ Temp \

What is due? On which it depends?

Maybe the next version of the file selection tmp / Temp? (application without a direct return to the Gimp - for example delienate [http://delineate.sourceforge.net/])

or an indication that piece of code decides this?

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from gimpfu import *
import math
   
def pyTmp(image, drawable, visible):
   pdb.gimp_file_save(image, drawable, visible, "")
register(
   "python_fu_temp_png",
   "Temp",
   "Temp",
   "MrQ",
   "",
   "2011",
   "<Image>/File/TEMP(png)",
   "RGB*, GRAY*",
   [
      (PF_STRING, "png_filename", "Filename to export", "C:\\TEMP\\walk.png"),
   ],
   [],
   pyTmp)

main()

A piece of code to write in a specific location work - if it can connect to se ShellOut?

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 14709 **Location:** USA

This is very interesting Rob because now i can export images from Gimp as SVG to Inkscape.

Or any other file to its program in that programs native format. - in theory - Correct?

Marero my temp png file always saves in Local Settings/Temp
Just as i typed this the server went down for update. :lol

O i hope you backed up the database!

RobA · **Joined:** Jul 14, 2010 **Posts:** 697

Rod wrote:

This is very interesting Rob because now i can export images from Gimp as SVG to Inkscape.

Or any other file to its program in that programs native format. - in theory - Correct?

Not really, as Gimp has no "save" as SVG.

-Rob A>

cecilia · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:05 pm **(#187)**

I have used this:
Export as SVG

RobA · **Joined:** Jul 14, 2010 **Posts:** 697

Fair enough but that doesn't export anything vector (svg) just a bunch of raster images. It is just as effective to send it to inkscape as a PNG.

-Rob A>

MareroQ · **Posted:** Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:22 pm **(#189)**

Old Times - a little grief ... svg-path-export.scm

And the collection ShellOut - Jdraw_v1.1.5.jar
http://jdraw.sourceforge.net/index.php?page=6

MareroQ · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:07 am **(#190)**

Use from Shellout:
["Menu Label", "command", "ext"]
it change file extension - but not a real format.
You can see in the header - or open it in IrfanView.
Example http://www.gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1873&start=20#p46115
Or is it possible to add one more option to Shelout ?

The addition of various:

pdb.file_png_save …
pdb.file_tiff_save2…

and actual choice: bmp, jpg, png, tiff …
(or use the corresponding pdb.file_xyz_save…. according to the given extension).

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