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Author:  linenum0 [ Wed May 26, 2021 4:06 am ]
Post subject:  Can't get color picker to work [Solved]
GIMP Version: 2.10
Operating System: Mac OS
OS Version: 11.2.3
GIMP Experience: Basic Level


There is some kind of color palette that has the title "Color History". If I use the color picker on the image a white border around "Color History" flashes. It won't let me use the color picker to chose colors. I can only choose colors by selecting a color in the "Color History". (or double clicking on foreground/background colors) So I want the color picker to work normally. I tried resetting the GIMP settings and deleting and reinstalling GIMP. (I turned on the colormap window previously to edit colors in a GIF)

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Author:  sallyanne [ Wed May 26, 2021 5:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't get color picker to work
might help for a start if you download the latest stable version of gimp - 2.10x for your OS. https://www.gimp.org/ which is the official gimp site or
Parthas Place which might have GMIC included https://www.partha.com/ He has a 2.10.22 McGIMP which will work on your OS
Author:  linenum0 [ Wed May 26, 2021 5:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't get color picker to work
I've got GIMP 2.10.22 (revision 3). BTW the color picker was working earlier today. If I can get rid of that "Color History" area maybe things will work again.

I think it is called "Palette Editor" because that shows when I hover over the icon above it.
Author:  Blighty II [ Wed May 26, 2021 6:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't get color picker to work
Your first post says Gimp 2.8.14

Color History is a Palette.
Colormap is not the same as a Palette.
Neither a Palette nor a Colormap will prevent the Color Picker from working.

The problem lies elsewhere. For example, trying to pick a color outside the layer boundary. But difficult to tell from your descripltion.
Author:  sallyanne [ Wed May 26, 2021 6:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't get color picker to work
Make sure you have no selection in your image too
if 'none' in the selection menu isn't greyed out - you have one.
Author:  linenum0 [ Wed May 26, 2021 4:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't get color picker to work
Blighty II wrote:
Your first post says Gimp 2.8.14

Sorry I think that was the default and I must not have changed it. (Should be 2.10)

Quote:
Color History is a Palette.
Colormap is not the same as a Palette.
Neither a Palette nor a Colormap will prevent the Color Picker from working.

The problem lies elsewhere. For example, trying to pick a color outside the layer boundary. But difficult to tell from your descripltion.

I fixed it.... for the options for color picker I changed it to "Set foreground color". I think it was "Add to palette".
Author:  steve8844 [ Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't get color picker to work [Solved]
Hi,

I am running into a similar problem where the color picker is selecting the wrong colors (I am not sure where else to post).

I believe my problem has to do with using different size monitor screens when using Terminal Services.

Sometimes I use my laptop to work outside and do other things, but when I connect into my desktop computer. I can't use the color picker without having to close Gimp and open it back up and set everything back up.

Is there an easier way to do this? Or a way that I can make my laptop work correctly when selecting colors through Gimp on my laptop (smaller screen) connecting to Terminal Services?

Thank you for any help!
Author:  sallyanne [ Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't get color picker to work [Solved]
Make sure you have checked all the settings in the tool options Steve. Otherwise can you give us a snapshot of your gimp when this happens please?
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