Heya Gimpers! Boy do I luv Gimp but man am I frustrated

Esper · **Joined:** Jul 17, 2012 **Posts:** 2770

just a wild guess but do you have the gradient tool on linear and the offset turned off ?

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4739

TheBikeMan wrote:

Thanks 2-Ton!

Guys you have certainly got some mojo workin that I can't get to happen. I can not get the Neon plug in to stroke the path in a liner fashion. I'm sure I'm just missing a simple something but no matter the shape or path I try this is the result:

Can you attach your XCF? (and the gradient)?

TheBikeMan · **Joined:** Apr 10, 2013 **Posts:** 23

Hi Ofnuts,
Here they are....thanks for helping me not go nut...

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

I took the liberty of creating all the paths for you.All you need do now is download the XCF file and use map to gradient on each layer with your color choices of bg and fg.

I also created each letter with separate pieces so you can erase as needed to make the gradient look better.
XCF is attached.

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Screenshot

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

Here is the bike with erased parts XCF and image results.
XCF attached.

You can use colors>colorize to change the color.

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ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4739

TheBikeMan wrote:

Hi Ofnuts,
Here they are....thanks for helping me not go nut...

Thi isn't the path with which you produced the image in post #50.

Let's make it simple. Create a path which is a straight horizontal line. Apply the filter. Do you get something like this:

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TheBikeMan · **Joined:** Apr 10, 2013 **Posts:** 23

It's the same result Ofnut. I also tried with the paths that Rod so kindly provided and it's still the same. This is what I get...

I've tried every adjustment for the gradients and paths that I can imagine and always get the same result.

TheBikeMan · **Joined:** Apr 10, 2013 **Posts:** 23

Rod wrote:

I took the liberty of creating all the paths for you.All you need do now is download the XCF file and use map to gradient on each layer with your color choices of bg and fg.

I also created each letter with separate pieces so you can erase as needed to make the gradient look better.
XCF is attached.

Attachment:

the-bike-shop-2718_Logo.xcf

Screenshot

Thanks tons Rod but for some reason I cannot get it to stroke with the gradient the way you have. :gaah

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

works in mine.

TheBikeMan · **Joined:** Apr 10, 2013 **Posts:** 23

Okay, regaining some sanity now.
The color element on the gradient mapping matrix was set to "flow" which I guess I must have done inadvertently when created the gradient or something????
So I've got it going in the right direction but I'm getting the neon type loop rather than the straight flow like Rod has.
Here is where I am now so if someone can help me understand how to get the gradient to single stroke the path I will be having a very happy day.....

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

TheBikeMan wrote:

Rod wrote:

I took the liberty of creating all the paths for you.All you need do now is download the XCF file and use map to gradient on each layer with your color choices of bg and fg.

I also created each letter with separate pieces so you can erase as needed to make the gradient look better.
XCF is attached.

Attachment:

the-bike-shop-2718_Logo.xcf

Screenshot

Thanks tons Rod but for some reason I cannot get it to stroke with the gradient the way you have. :gaah

Try running the script "decorations>neon" with just the fg and bg colors.Then colorize them.
I bet if you run the script with the "incandescent" gradient it will work.
Your gradient isn't shaded correctly for a single tube effect.Look at the "incandescent" gradient and you will see the difference.

If you take one red edge off your gradient it will look like one tube.

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4739

TheBikeMan wrote:

It's the same result Ofnut. I also tried with the paths that Rod so kindly provided and it's still the same. This is what I get...

I've tried every adjustment for the gradients and paths that I can imagine and always get the same result.

This look like you are using StrokePath and not Decorate/Neon, ie you are using the red circles instead of the green one:

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The green one should lead you to a dialog like this:

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

Here is an example of your gradient edited.All red removed from the right edge.

TheBikeMan · **Joined:** Apr 10, 2013 **Posts:** 23

ofnuts wrote:

TheBikeMan wrote:

It's the same result Ofnut. I also tried with the paths that Rod so kindly provided and it's still the same. This is what I get...

I've tried every adjustment for the gradients and paths that I can imagine and always get the same result.

This look like you are using StrokePath and not Decorate/Neon, ie you are using the red circles instead of the green one:

Attachment:

NeonUsage.png

The green one should lead you to a dialog like this:

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NeonDialog.png

Oh I've been using the Decorate/Neon the whole time. It was just the dynamics that were forcing the effect I have been getting.

TheBikeMan · **Joined:** Apr 10, 2013 **Posts:** 23

Rod wrote:

Here is an example of your gradient edited.All red removed from the right edge.

Good Shout Rod!!! Problem Solved.
Hugh thanks and a virtual beer too all of those that helped! And thanks for the script as well Ofnuts!
If any of you are ever in Penarth Wales give us a shout and your virtual beer will become real....... :clap

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

TheBikeMan wrote:

Rod wrote:

Here is an example of your gradient edited.All red removed from the right edge.

Good Shout Rod!!! Problem Solved.
Hugh thanks and a virtual beer too all of those that helped! And thanks for the script as well Ofnuts!
If any of you are ever in Penarth Wales give us a shout and your virtual beer will become real....... :clap

Very happy to help at any time. :bigthup