GIMP Version: 2.8.0
Operating System: Windows
OS Version: XP - SP3
GIMP Experience: Basic Level

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I would like to set up brushes in Gimp 2.8.0. Previously I used Gimp 2.6, and the brush interface has changed substantially since then. I looked for documentation on the changes in several places and found the brush dynamics gui implementation project in the google summer of code, but I don't find any user documentation explaining how to set up brushes nor what all the parameters are and how they affect the brush. I know I could spend 70 or 80 hours experimenting with the new parameters to see how they work, but I'd rather not.

Can anyone point me to any existing documentation on the new brush dynamics gui?

There are several tutorials on the new brush dynamics and I found this one quite informative.
Brush Dynamics

Install GURM.
http://registry.gimp.org/node/13473
Works in 2.6 and 2.8.
Gerard.

Sounds interesting.
But it's a pity the author doesn't briefly explain what it is, and more than that, why would we need this tool.

I'll check this out anyway, thanks.

As the author if the gpr entry (as stated, I didn't write the code ) I'd appreciate suggestions on improving what is stated there, as it seems quite clear to me. Probably a case of being too close to the subject to be objective

-Rob A >

RobA, do you use Windows or Linux?
I want to install Gurm but I don't really know if it easy enough for a non techie to figure out how to do this.
I use Fedora 17 only now.

I use Windows primarily, but also dual boot into Ubuntu for some stuff.

I think it is quite simple to set up, just follow the readme file. There are also a few sample configuration gurm.ini files posted in the forums here for different OSs that are a good reference.

-Rob A>

Thank you RobA

@molly,
For a non-techie it's probably easiest done by using "mc" aka Midnight Commander.
It should be available in Fedora since all linuxes have it.
You can of course edit files in a text editor but you'll have to make gurm.py "executable".
I added some screenshots to show how GURM is configured in my install.
Unfortunately I am only allowed to add three.
Once you have installed mc open it in a console by typing mc.
I'll continue when you tell me you've installed mc and post the rest plus the 4th screenshot.
Gerard.

Thank you gerard,
I installed mc and I downloaded Gurm. I also placed gurm.py into my user/molly/.gimp/plug-ins. I made a folder in .gimp and called it gurm-ini and that is where I placed the .ici file

I used your two top screen shots and changed where you had the red marks.