Converting python plugin-in shellout.py from gimp 2.x to 3.x

[rich2005]

Quote:For further users, please make sure to check out the wiki - installation & troubleshooting as written in the installation instruction, your problem may be listed there.
https://github.com/iiey/nikgimp/wiki/install
https://github.com/iiey/nikgimp/blob/mai...hooting.md

@iiey

Rule Number 1 - Never read the manual
Rule Number 2 - See Rule Number 1

[sallyanne]

@rich Still no joy here. I even pointed to the folder in preferences. And I did follow all your instructions. Thanks.

Not like I don't have it t all.

@iiey in you instructions you say to make sure it is executable. Do I need to do that with Windows? If so, how?

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Rich and iiey I have finally got it! (I couldn't have had the latest plugin). I downloaded MareroQ's attachment,replaced the other py and now it is in Gimp 3.

Thanks for the patience with me.

[rich2005]

(04-28-2025, 05:03 AM)sallyanne Wrote: ...Still no joy here. I even pointed to the folder in preferences. And I did follow all your instructions. Thanks.

For the future
No, best if you do not have to do that, Just put a plugin into its own folder (using the plugin name less extension) and put that folder into the Gimp 3.0 plugins folder. No need to mess with adding paths in preferences.

[quote[....in you instructions you say to make sure it is executable. Do I need to do that with Windows? If so, how? [\quote]

Not required for Windows

Quote:....I have finally got it! (I couldn't have had the latest plugin).

Hooray...

[iiey]

Quote:Rich and iiey I have finally got it! (I couldn't have had the latest plugin). I downloaded MareroQ's attachment,replaced the other py and now it is in Gimp 3.

Hi sallyanne,
glad to here that it finally works for you.
What did you mean with the latest plugin? Just click here then your browser should download the latest version, right?
   

Where is the MareroQ's attachment, maybe it's something difference or not the latest version.

[duke2362]

Hello!,
is there anybody who's try nikplugin.py on MacOs ? And if yes, did you have problems ?

I'm trying to explain my problem: nikplugin.py is installed correctly, the dialog box appears, you select the Nik plugin and, for example, “new layer”, the Nik plugin launches (color effect for instance), you play with it, you save but you get nothing back in Gimp!

I've noticed that when I choose “new layer from visible”, a new layer is created in Gimp when the Nik plugin is launched, but disappears immediately afterwards.

Any ideas?

Thanks! ?

[iiey]

Hi duke2362,

Quote:I've noticed that when I choose “new layer from visible”, a new layer is created in Gimp when the Nik plugin is launched, but disappears immediately afterwards.

Gimp creates a placeholder layer to insert result back, when external filter program finishes saving the output image.
If it cannot find the output from its expected location (typically ~/Documents as I tested under Windows), it then deletes the placeholder layer.

The fact that I absolutely have no idea where Nik program (via command-line) stores output result on MacOS when we clicking on Save, so it's likely to not working on Mac currently.
I could fix it if I have a chance to test on Mac or someone maybe could tell me its storage location..
Whether it's DxO or Google Nik Collection would be matter too.