sambrookjm Hex and Triangle grids not working [Solved]

nelo · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:01 am **(#1)**

GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Linux
OS Version: Mint MATE 17.1
GIMP Experience: Intermediate Level

Hello all,

Can it be that with new Gimp Versions the
sambrookjm Hex and Triangle grids

from http://registry.gimp.org/node/25244?page=1
is no longer working.
It only produces a stripy design for me ... no triangles or hexagons.
See attached screenshot of outcome.
Default settings used.

nelo

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-[Untitled]-2.0 (RGB colour, 1 layer) 640x480 – GIMP_013.png

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12775

G'MIC can do this easily (and my bet both better and faster not to mention you get a preview).

dinasset · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:21 am **(#3)**

Nelo, I just downloaded that script and it seems to work, at least just using the defaults as you said I got:

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dinasset · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:25 am **(#4)**

Nelo, this is the version I downloaded, you may double-check

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nelo · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:00 am **(#5)**

@dinaaset
according to Meld Compare tool they are identical.

@lylejk
that looks goo! I'm going to find it in G'mic.

Nevertheless I wonder what's missing in my installation.

dinasset · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:40 pm **(#6)**

Nelo,
because I have a second user environment without additions (simple gimp+gmic installation), I did a second try, and I can confirm that the script works: got same result with the defaults I posted earlier.
Strange your outcome.

nelo · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:01 pm **(#7)**

Yes , very strange that is. And I have no idea what causes this outcome. If there is a conflict somewhere. Meanwhile I can live with the G'mic version suggested by Lyle. But I'll let you know should I find a solution.

nelo

Graechan · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:19 pm **(#8)**

dinasset wrote:

Nelo, I just downloaded that script and it seems to work, at least just using the defaults as you said I got:

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MyTest.png

Dinasset what did you do to get the brush size working

dinasset · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:33 am **(#9)**

Graechan, I didn't make any adjustment, nor deep tests, only run the filter with its defaults to double-check Nelo's problem. I got that result. also running it in a clean Gimp environment. Maybe that with some Gimp environment set-upa it doesn't work, IDK.

Graechan · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:27 am **(#10)**

Dinasset I'll be, I dropped it into a portable [Hex Color set to transparent] and got this↓

dinasset · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:29 am **(#11)**

did you ask for "transparent output fill"?

i.e. hex colour? = Transparent

dinasset · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:35 am **(#12)**

Using Random, 4 colors

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Graechan · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:36 am **(#13)**

Graechan wrote:

Dinasset I'll be, I dropped it into a portable[Hex Color set to transparent] and got this↓
[ Image ]

Yes, but you posted before my change

dinasset · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:40 am **(#14)**

Ah, OK.
To answer to your previous question, brush size can only be increased (unfortunately)

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dinasset · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:43 am **(#15)**

maybe you - as an .scm expert- can enhance the filter to let use thinner borders

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

In case it is useful, my path-shaped-grid script will generate an hexagonal grid path, that can have the thickness you want.

dinasset · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:21 am **(#17)**

Thanks, Ofnuts.

dinasset · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:28 am **(#18)**

@nelo, #graechan

this has been obtained using Ofnuts suggested filter (stroking the path with 2pix), a very good alternative

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dinasset · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:31 am **(#19)**

...this is the same image filled with random colours

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rich2005 · **Joined:** Mar 04, 2011 **Posts:** 2599

The mosaic filter Filter -> Distorts -> Mosaic with suitable values, applied to a plasma, is another alternative

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edit: and as a sample of things to come, Gimp 2.9.5 the mosaic filter has been "geglized" and applies directly on the canvas.

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