Python layer effects

[jeanniem]

GIMP Version: 2.8.10
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

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Every time I try and use the python layer effects it locks up the thoughts on entire program and I have to shut it down and reopen it.

[Graechan]

can you inform us of which python layer effects you are using

[jeanniem]

I have attempted to use all of them and they all lock up the entire program

[jeanniem]

I just checked and I don't have Layerfx 2.8.py installed. And I haven't made any changes to my computer recently

[Graechan]

I meant are you using layerfx.py or layerfx.2.8.py, as layerfx.2.8.py is a bit buggy

[jeanniem]

I did just notice that I have LayerFx.py in my script folder and plugins folder. Should I delete one and if so which one?

[Wallace]

I did just notice that I have LayerFx.py in my script folder and plugins folder. Should I delete one and if so which one?

LayerFx.py doesn't go into your scripts folder, so you can remove that one.

[Graechan]

LayerFx.py is a plugin and should be in your plugins folder, layerfx.scm though is a script and should be in your scripts folder and having both is not a problem

[molly]

I don't recommend Layfx-2.8 either, it is one big pain, unless you want to work with all those groups of layers.

[jeanniem]

Ok I deleted the one and still have the same problem.

[molly]

Is it in your jeanniem\plug-ins\ and make sure you reboot your Gimp

[jeanniem]

It is in the right folder and I have rebooted Gimp but it still is not working.

[Wallace]

It is in the right folder and I have rebooted Gimp but it still is not working.

I would remove it altogether and get another LayerFx.py file and place it into your plugins folder.

[Odinbc]

Check the properties of layerFx.py to make sure the file permission is executable.

[molly]

You don't need permissions with Windows, just linux.

[Rod]

Do any of your python plugins work? Try making a new document any size. Go to filters>render>clouds>fog. Just wait for the dialog to appear and click ok and see if it works. Foggify is a default GIMP PYTHON plugin and if it doesn't work then your \lib\gimp\2.0\python OR if 64 bit install GIMP 2\32\lib\gimp\2.0\python folder may be corrupted.