GIMP Version: 2.6.11
Operating System: Windows
OS Version: XP
GIMP Experience: Advanced Level

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I created a splashes folder and placed all my Gimp Splash screen image into this folder. Now I get to view my Gimp splash screen images at random each time I open Gimp.
It all works well for me and I was hoping to be able to explain how this can be done. A friend has asked me to help them set this up. I was wondering if anyone could give me a proper explanation on how to set this up?

I'm pretty sure that all you need to do is to create the 'splashes' folder in the correct place and it just takes over as the folder used for the splash screens that are displayed when Gimp opens.
If there's more to it then that, I would need an explanation on how it's done and why it works.

Also this file appeared in the 'splashes' folder and I'm guessing that this file is why all of this works, but I'm not sure.
Anything that you could add would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

You have done exactly what the official documentation tells you to do: http://docs.gimp.org/2.8/en/customize-splashscreen.html

Kevin

Okay, so it is just that easy to do. Thanks for confirming this for me Kevin.

I like having a different splash each time, although i only have these 4 in the folder right now

Yes that is the correct way to add different splash screens to GIMP.
I was hoping with version 2.8 they would allow transparency in images but alas not this version.
Now that would be cool.

I do agree, that would be very cool.

Those are some nice splashes Alc59.
Here's a Gimp Chat link to where you can view and if you wish, download all the Gimp splash screen images that I've made so far. viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6767#p85075

thanks for the info.