Hi,

Is there some script or plug-in I can use to create shapes in GIMP other than using the path tool?

Joseph

There are a few scripts (and plug-ins). I'll get you started on one, for now:

http://registry.gimp.org/node/59

Use version shape-path-0.91.scm NOT version shape-path-0.7.scm

I am not aware of your level of understanding for scripts based on geometry, so I don't want to start shooting off a bunch of information. If you need to know more about how to use this script, and others that get posted, just ask.

This script provides the more common of geometric shapes used (stars, pentagons, gears, flowers, spikes, polygons, etc.)

Here's another script that will rotate a path you create (thanks to bkh1914):

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1415&start=10#p17181

Another called Slinky, by our rain drenched coder, ofnuts:

http://registry.gimp.org/node/25128

There is a whole thread dedicated to this here at Gimp Chat, and probably a few others, as well:

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1352&hilit=slinky

These should keep you busy for awhile.

It actually a big shame that GFig won't produce paths...

I totally agree with that, ofnuts.

I really appreciate your help here.

Stay well.

joseph