09-25-2017, 10:18 AM
EDIT: This post was originally for Gimp 2.8.x
For Gimp 2.10.x the gmic_gimp_qt Windows installer works without any modifications.
A 2 minute video here for anyone who has difficulties. https://youtu.be/fTlqYbY-oIA
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This is strictly beginner stuff.
The advice for installing compiled plugins, filename.exe is put the plugin along with any associated somefile.dll files directly into the Gimp profile C:\Users\yourname\.gimp-28\plug-ins
There is the occasional plugin that comes with an installer. Some such as BIMP install directly to the main Gimp file structure. Never a good idea when you come to uninstall. Very easy to delete more (or leave behind parts) of the plugin.
Then there is G'mic. http://www.gmic.eu
Very popular, comes with a host of filters, some 470. With the development of the QT interface the installer now creates a new folder to contain, which in the Windows version, is a sizeable number of files.
My advice, until you get a bit more experienced, stick with the defaults.
The default installation folder is: C:\Users\yourname\.gimp-2.8\plug-ins\gmic_gimp_qt
To enable gimp to use the plugin, the path to that location needs adding to the plugins path in:
Edit -> Preferences -> Folders -> Plug-ins
Looks like this:
[attachment=774]
And as ever, for those still confused, a video demo of the above
For Gimp 2.10.x the gmic_gimp_qt Windows installer works without any modifications.
A 2 minute video here for anyone who has difficulties. https://youtu.be/fTlqYbY-oIA
-------------------------
This is strictly beginner stuff.
The advice for installing compiled plugins, filename.exe is put the plugin along with any associated somefile.dll files directly into the Gimp profile C:\Users\yourname\.gimp-28\plug-ins
There is the occasional plugin that comes with an installer. Some such as BIMP install directly to the main Gimp file structure. Never a good idea when you come to uninstall. Very easy to delete more (or leave behind parts) of the plugin.
Then there is G'mic. http://www.gmic.eu
Very popular, comes with a host of filters, some 470. With the development of the QT interface the installer now creates a new folder to contain, which in the Windows version, is a sizeable number of files.
My advice, until you get a bit more experienced, stick with the defaults.
The default installation folder is: C:\Users\yourname\.gimp-2.8\plug-ins\gmic_gimp_qt
To enable gimp to use the plugin, the path to that location needs adding to the plugins path in:
Edit -> Preferences -> Folders -> Plug-ins
Looks like this:
[attachment=774]
And as ever, for those still confused, a video demo of the above