Hi,

I've just released an update to the plugin 'autosave_a.py', version 0.4.0 . The package can be found at
«https://github.com/rbbrzrd/GIMP-plugins/blob/master/autosave_a-0.4.zip?raw=true»

This update is the beginning of version 0.4 so 0.4.0, with the goal of improving the interface.
The code should work for GIMP-2.6 and GIMP-2.8 ; on Linux and Windows but probably not OSX because it uses GTK.

Changes to 'Autosave' are:

— New '.pot' file for i18n (translation) in folder'autosave_a' of the zip archive.
— A 'dirty' flag button added before the recall preset choice on the control line, the flag is set if the configuration was edited after it was displayed. Set flag label is '*', after some user deliberation , a mouse click on it reset the values in config area to the preset in the select-box (next in line).
— Tweaks in graphical user interface for clearer appearance (see image below)
— Try for clearer instructions.
— Correct a couple of minor bugs.

No change to 'NoUI_autosave'.

In one invocation of 'Autosave', here is an image of the plug-in windows, captured before and after a click on 'Start'.
(found the solution: needed javascript enable!)
Looking at the 'Backup phase' I find it easier now to see that the preset 'LastStop config' will change, for example. This image is in the package.

Installation is similar to version 0.3 , see «http://www.gimpchat.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=10700&start=10#p142495»
Example of output name:

The first backup file produces with the above 'autosave-0.4.gif' was 'BU-ID1-autosave-0-1.xcf.bz2'.
1) [BU] is for backup, all file made by this plug-in start with BU-ID, 
2) [ID1] is the ID number of the image in GIMP,
3) [autosave-0] is the truncated name, to the first period, of the image,
4) [1] is from a file counter implemented for the 'number kept' and finally
5) [.xcf.bz2] the extension given by the plug-in.

Your suggestions, since I'm not sure how to proceed further if at all, and comments are welcome.

Working in 2.8.14 on Windows?

GIMP-2.8.14 in Windows 8 64 bit.


After first save (every min)


So yes it works fine it seems in GIMP-2.8.14.

And just to confirm.

@Wallace
Following the basic idea that a graphical app. needs 'graphical' plug-in, seems that you approve.

@K1TesseraEna
Version 0.2 and first part of the 0.3 life, was not working for you because of the default preset.
It is the floor of plug-in preset and was set exclusively on the 'current folder', most of the operating systems now seems to be blurring the distinction between local and non-local folder, those remove that floor so the plug-in won't register; I don't approve that blurring on general principle. In later life of 0.3 if no 'current folder', it look for an alternative (the basement) as you can see in the first Rod's screen capture under 'Directory'. A long answer for a long time user of this plug-in.
Was under the impression that your working GIMP was 2.8.10, like me on Win.!

@Rod
Was tested on GIMP-2.8.14 but on Fedora, thanks for confirming the working state of the package and to answer K1TesseraEna question.

Happy to help. Thank you for a great additional plug-in for GIMP users.

Hi folks. I'm not sure which version I have of this plug-in (it is a 17K autosave_a.py file dated 3/21/2013 12:33 PM) but I have it working in GIMP 2.8.14 running on Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. I'd like to say THANK YOU to whomever made this feature possible!!

@Whirler
Since it seems to be your first post here, welcome to gimpchat.

The version could be 0.3 . Happy that it meets your requirements.
As for the originators of this feature with the Python language there at least two: 'yahvuu' followed by me.

Just installed the plugin and seems to be installed correctly. However, when I go to select a new directory the popup window does not offer the ability to actually select a folder. I can move around to another file but I seem to be lacking the ability to actually select a folder. This could be an OS thing but I am not sure. Currently using elementaryOS (linux). Is there way to select the directory via the config files rather than through the graphical interface?

Thanks!

Hi msjackson,
Did you try, for the last step of the selection, clicking on the quit window.
'x' on the window, folder selection, top right side like my attach figure.
(There is a tool-tip to that effect under 'Change the' button.)
Seems to be missing in your window attachment, perhaps a theme or a desktop environment problem? To verify, for me the keyboard way is 'Esc' which close it also, or after a right click on the bar at the top a menu should appear...