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Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:00 am ]
Post subject:  Create a brush pack
GIMP Version: 2.10.22
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GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

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I have around 6 images (PNG) which I would like pack as a single brush pack for GIMP in .gbr format. I am not sure how a single .gbr file could hold multiple individual brushes. The last time I tried, all 4 images were acting together as stamp. It would nice if I can get help packing these PNGs as a GIMP brush pack. Thanks.
Author:  sallyanne [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 5:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
try saving your brush as a .gih not a gbr.
The gimp brush in the download gimp has a gih brush. I'll paste it here shortly
This is one brush with 4 pictures.
I don't know how to make them, Never tried.
Image
I'll see if I can find a tutorial for you
Here is one using an older gimp but it shouldn't be too much different.
www.youtube.com Video from : www.youtube.com
Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
Thanks for the effort. I think there is a bit difference from what I was trying.

one brushpack file > add to .config/~ folder > Inside GIMP, they acts as 4 different brushes / number of brushes the brush pack can hold.

If that is possible, do let me know :grateful:
Author:  Konstantin [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
A gih brush is an animated brush, that cycles through the individual stamps.
I guess what OP is looking for, is a way to combine several different brushes into one file, like an .abr brush.

Afaik, you can only make abr files with Photoshop. Gimp can open/use this filetype, but not create.

The closest would be using an addon manager, that temporarily installs brushes from a folder.
Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
Thanks for the input. Looks like it is not possible at the moment. I will give it a rest for now. Unless there is some workaround.
Author:  Erisian [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
Gimp supports Photoshop brushes. Maybe you can use that format (I forget what it is)
Author:  mahvin [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
Konstantin is correct. The closest you are going to get in achieving "abr" brush packs in GIMP is saving them into one folder and using an Add-On Manager plugin to keep them activated and deactivated. It's not a seriously complicated process, just needs additional steps to achieve. Many of us GIMPers use this manager to keep the upload times to a minimum and reduce the number of brushes displaying in the dialog.
Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
Thanks all . I was thinking about a scenario where I might distribute a brush pack. Thought a single package would be possible. As for personal use, I am quite ok with the clutter :)
Author:  racer-x [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 4:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
Put your brushes into a zip file. Then you can use an add-on manager to activate and de-activate the brushes. The add-on manager will treat the zip file like a folder. It's also easy to distribute them that way.
Author:  sallyanne [ Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
Konstantin wrote:
A gih brush is an animated brush, that cycles through the individual stamps.

Ah! I thought the abr was 'animated'
Author:  Wallace [ Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
sallyanne wrote:
Konstantin wrote:
A gih brush is an animated brush, that cycles through the individual stamps.

Ah! I thought the abr was 'animated'


Adobe Photoshop Brush = .abr
Author:  Konstantin [ Sun Nov 15, 2020 6:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Create a brush pack
Gimp can read .abr brushes, but only some information (stamp and Spacing).
In PS a brush also stores dynamics and multibrush stamps.
The dynamics get lost when you open the PS brush in Gimp, because it uses a different dynamics engine.

Brushtip, Dynamics and Tool Presets are three different files in Gimp - in PS its all-in-one.
Both systems have their pros and cons (Gimp is more modular).

For example, sometimes abr files are huuuge and contain many files. Having a 200MB .abr file, when you are only interested in one brush, is not nice.
In that case i use a program called abrMate to unpack the abr brush and export only the individual stamps i like, as pngs, which i then convert into Gimp brushes.
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