2.8 User Folder

The Warrior · **Joined:** Jun 02, 2013 **Posts:** 2075

GIMP Version: 2.8.4
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

Probably a dumb question. I'm sort of stuck on 2.6. However, I have recently been giving 2.8 a go. Starting to like it more. Anywhos, when I download a python file for 2.8, where do I put the file? In my 2.6, I have a folder titled "Python", but I don't have one in my 2.8 version user folder. Do I create a folder, and name it Python? Sorry if it's a dumb question, but since 2.8 has Python built in, I wanted to make sure. Thanks.

GnuTux · **Posted:** Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:27 pm **(#2)**

By default, Python plug-ins should be placed in the plug-ins folder.

Graechan · **Posted:** Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:36 pm **(#3)**

If by downloaded a python file you mean a .py plugin it will go into your preferences/plugins folder usually C:\Users\user\.gimp-2.8\plug-ins
Gimp 2.8 comes with all the necessary files to run python plugins whereas 2.6 didn't

The Warrior · **Joined:** Jun 02, 2013 **Posts:** 2075

GnuTux wrote:

By default, Python plug-ins should be placed in the plug-ins folder.

Thanks, appreciate it.

K1TesseraEna · **Joined:** Sep 22, 2012 **Posts:** 2089 **Location:** US

No need to have a Python folder in .gimp-2.6 User directory either.

Since Python in gimp is used as a scripting language (through the python interpreter),
it's more correct to call .py files scripts, but they have to reside in 'plugins' folder.

Wallace · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:48 am **(#6)**

The Warrior wrote:

GIMP Version: 2.8.4
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

Probably a dumb question. I'm sort of stuck on 2.6. However, I have recently been giving 2.8 a go. Starting to like it more. Anywhos, when I download a python file for 2.8, where do I put the file? In my 2.6, I have a folder titled "Python", but I don't have one in my 2.8 version user folder. Do I create a folder, and name it Python? Sorry if it's a dumb question, but since 2.8 has Python built in, I wanted to make sure. Thanks.

I agree with all the above answers offered to your question.

Gimp On! :bigthup

The Warrior · **Joined:** Jun 02, 2013 **Posts:** 2075

Wallace wrote:

The Warrior wrote:

GIMP Version: 2.8.4
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

Probably a dumb question. I'm sort of stuck on 2.6. However, I have recently been giving 2.8 a go. Starting to like it more. Anywhos, when I download a python file for 2.8, where do I put the file? In my 2.6, I have a folder titled "Python", but I don't have one in my 2.8 version user folder. Do I create a folder, and name it Python? Sorry if it's a dumb question, but since 2.8 has Python built in, I wanted to make sure. Thanks.

I agree with all the above answers offered to your question.

Gimp On! :bigthup

What would you know, ya 2.6er you. :hehe

Wallace · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:05 am **(#8)**

The Warrior wrote:

Wallace wrote:

The Warrior wrote:

GIMP Version: 2.8.4
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

Probably a dumb question. I'm sort of stuck on 2.6. However, I have recently been giving 2.8 a go. Starting to like it more. Anywhos, when I download a python file for 2.8, where do I put the file? In my 2.6, I have a folder titled "Python", but I don't have one in my 2.8 version user folder. Do I create a folder, and name it Python? Sorry if it's a dumb question, but since 2.8 has Python built in, I wanted to make sure. Thanks.

I agree with all the above answers offered to your question.

Gimp On! :bigthup

What would you know, ya 2.6er you. :hehe

Hey!!!

FYI... I do have Partha's Portable 2.8, I just haven't gone with a full 2.8 install yet. I'm going to get a new machine soon and this may or may not change.
I'll never give up my 2.6... :yes

The Warrior · **Joined:** Jun 02, 2013 **Posts:** 2075

Wallace wrote:

Hey!!!

FYI... I do have Partha's Portable 2.8, I just haven't gone with a full 2.8 install yet. I'm going to get a new machine soon and this may or may not change.
I'll never give up my 2.6... :yes

Haha, I hear ya. Love my 2.6 version. I also have the 2.8 portable. I've been trying to acclimate myself to it more. The wave of the future and all. Before ya know it, the scripts and plug ins won't be available for 2.6 anymore.

Wallace · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:17 am **(#10)**

The Warrior wrote:

Wallace wrote:

Hey!!!

FYI... I do have Partha's Portable 2.8, I just haven't gone with a full 2.8 install yet. I'm going to get a new machine soon and this may or may not change.
I'll never give up my 2.6... :yes

Haha, I hear ya. Love my 2.6 version. I also have the 2.8 portable. I've been trying to acclimate myself to it more. The wave of the future and all. Before ya know it, the scripts and plug ins won't be available for 2.6 anymore.

Yes I know, and that will be a sad day... :bawl

2-ton · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:34 am **(#11)**

lol, I still have 2.6 stashed on my computer, too, but I have weaned myself off of it completely and just use 2.8 now. Maybe it's because I use Partha's McGimp and it's a gem. Only problem is, I totally forgot how, or if I can, replace the current Gmic for the newest version, so I am missing some nice effects.

Erisian · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:02 pm **(#12)**

Wallace wrote:

I'll never give up my 2.6... :yes

Likewise

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

@ wallace and erisian, I am not going to give up my 1927 ford either. I may not be able to replace the tires, because they no long make them that size, The rims, well out of the question.
I wouldn't miss my air-conditioning, power windows, doors, heated seats, lumbar option, sun roof. :teeth

Erisian · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:26 pm **(#14)**

If I had a 1927 Ford that was running fine and doing everything I want it to do, I would consider it a waste of money changing it for anything else, especially if the new alternatives had fiddly controls and ran slowly and the engine didn't make any sense. :teeth

Wallace · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:28 pm **(#15)**

by Erisian... :hoh

molly wrote:

@ wallace and erisian, I am not going to give up my 1927 ford either. I may not be able to replace the tires, because they no long make them that size, The rims, well out of the question.
I wouldn't miss my air-conditioning, power windows, doors, heated seats, lumbar option, sun roof. :teeth

"You should really update to the 2014 Ford Shelby GT500". :hehe

I get the same response from people when I tell them that I'm still using my Gimp 2.6.

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