Setting up Gimp

[rosemary1]

Just to preface, I just got my first Mac computer about 3 weeks ago (2011 MBA 11"/4/128), so while I have a good feel for things, I'm still a newbie.

I'm trying to setup Gimp for basic image editing, and I can't seem to get the tools to stay on top when in full screen. There's got to be something simple I'm missing, but I'm going mad trying to figure this out.

 

[S.B.G]

Try using Preview instead if you're looking for simple editing. I just learned recently that I can do all the things I usually used Gimp for, in Preview and it's much easier.

Preview is a built-in native app to the Mac.

 

[rosemary1]

Thanks for the suggestion, but Gimp is more suited to my needs. Is there not a way to keep the tools on top?

 

[S.B.G]

Thanks for the suggestion, but Gimp is more suited to my needs. Is there not a way to keep the tools on top?

I don't think so. I think the way Gimp was designed and that it uses X11, that it is not possible to have the toolbar stay at the top.

 

[rosemary1]

Bummer. Gonna have to find another solution. Thanks!

 

[opeter]

Try this: Seashore.

http://seashore.sourceforge.net/The_Seashore_Project/About.html

It was built around GIMP tehnology.

If you want some more powerfull image editors, you can try:
- Pixelmator: http://www.pixelmator.com/
- Photoline: http://www.pl32.com/

 

[rosemary1]

Ah cool, thanks for those suggestions. I was trying to avoid it, but I just caved and installed Photoshop.

 

[ezekielrage_99]

Just bite the $30 bullet and buy Pixelmator, better UI, snappier, superior help/resources. GIMP is the Quasimodo of applications.