Key updates in GIMP 3.0.4 include fixes for issues related to switching or disabling the primary monitor, improvements to text handling systems by font experts Idriss Fekir and Liam Quin, which have led to quicker font loading at startup, and enhancements to non-destructive filters. Users can now see the filter name in the undo history, track individual filter edits, and benefit from crash resolutions.
Minor bug fixes include resolving an issue with the Help button in the About Dialog, fixing the ZDI-CAN-26752 bug related to .ICO file imports, and correcting the behavior of the space bar in Canvas Interactions to align with action settings. Additionally, the Difference Cloud filter now features a graphical user interface for easier configuration, and the Plug-in Browser will display all available plug-ins again. The Screenshot plug-in has also been improved, replacing the drop-down menu with radio buttons to streamline the adjustment process.
While GIMP 3.0.4 does not introduce major new features, the development team is actively working on future updates and features for GIMP 3.2. The feedback from users has been invaluable, guiding these improvements and ensuring that user experience remains a priority.
In summary, GIMP 3.0.4 is a focused bug-fix release that enhances existing functionalities and aims to improve user satisfaction, with ongoing plans for more significant updates in the future
GIMP 3.0.4 released
The minor update, GIMP 3.0.4, addresses bugs and regressions. The release encompasses corrections for various bugs, addresses regressions, and enhances the UI/UX, build, AppImage, and Windows installer. The update also resolves multiple issues associated with changing or disabling the primary monitor. Font specialists Idriss Fekir and Liam Quin have enhanced text systems, resulting in faster font loading speeds during start-up. Non-destructive filters have undergone updates and enhancements, featuring the inclusion of the filter name in the undo history upon application to an image, the ability to track individual filter edits, and the resolution of crashes. Additional minor adjustments consist of resolving an issue with the Help button on the About Dialog, addressing the ZDI-CAN-26752 bug related to .ICO imports, and correcting a bug concerning the space bar's adherence to the action setting in Canvas Interactions. The Difference Cloud filter now features a graphical user interface for configuration, and the Plug-in Browser will once again display all available plug-ins. The Screenshot plug-in employs radio buttons rather than a drop-down menu for its options, thereby minimizing the number of clicks required to adjust settings.
