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  1. Hello, experienced coders:

     

    I am in need of your valuable assistance in developing a one-click plug-in.  My purpose in writing this plug in for a simple reason so I'll describe what I do in my steps prior to photomanipulations:

     

    1. Convert image to fully white (this is usually done by using Curve).
    2. Create a new empty layer, drag it down below the image, and backfill it with black.
    3. Merge the layer.
    4. Copy the merged layer.

    So far what I have managed to acheive is have CodeLab run a simple script that convert all the RGB values to white.  What I want to do now is tell CodeLab to backfill transparency with solid black, and this is where I need your assistance.

     

    The code is below.

     

  2. I use Parallel as I think it is easier to have Windows installed without worrying about license, a major issue for Microsoft! I tried to use VirtualBox and found it to be clumsy to use.  The only reason I had to use Parallel, other than owning an iMac, is to use Visual Studio for my C++ programming class and the iMac version was terrible.  In addition, I use the Student edition of Windows for cost reason.

     

    To install Paint.NET inside Parallel is just like installing the software on a Windows based machine.  Nothing to it.  A word to wise - make sure to have a very generous amount of RAMs as I have observed that Windows will bog down the RAMs when it's running Updates.

  3. Have to agree the newer icons look sharper.  Even as I switch between a iMac and an extended monitor, the newer icons are sharper.

     

    Seriously, some people just need to get over themselves or uninstall PDN and move on to another software.  The complaining is similar to what every parents face from their stomping, temper-tantrum throwing teenagers say, "If you love me, you would give me <insert request here>..."

     

    🙄

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  4. 20 hours ago, Rick Brewster said:

    (I really don’t know why we have to keep repeating this in 2019)

     

    Dumb question here - is there a way for PDN and the plugin architecture to automatically block users from using older version, forcing the user to upgrade?  The past few days, I have noticed more folks complaining about the new icons and one threatening to keep the older version just to keep the icons.  Reminds me of the folks who complained about the superiority of Windows XP while the world moved on.

  5. After receiving a request and encouraged to make an official release, here is the BlurBlend plugin.

     

    This plugin was created in CodeLab where the source image is copied, with the Gaussian blur running while presenting you with a host of blending options ranging from Paint.NET's default blending modes and @ReMake blending algorithms he shared in the Plugin Development Central.

     

    The Interface

    plugin-interface.png

     

    The plugin will be found in the Blur Effect submenu.  Please see @lynxster4 wonderful Ariel image to see how this plugin can be used.

    BlurBlend.zip

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  6. 5 hours ago, Roger the Dodger said:

    Hi Rick

     

    Basically I meant the ability of the Lasso Tool to be used to draw around  the outline of an image (such as a specific detail).

    Therefore, allowing the User to cut the chosen image and paste it into another image, or to remove from the original photo/image.

    A the moment the current Lasso Tool is not intuitive to use.

     

    Hope that helps

     

    Kindest regards

    Roger the Dodger

     

    Get this, instead.

     

  7. Hello, Ishi.  My advice to you would be to read photography tutorials (Picture Correct is a great website to learn tips, tricks, and techniques).  In addition, learning how to correct color balance utilizing your camera and buying good quality grey card which will calibrate your camera's white balance sensor is another step.

     

    Here, I took your first photograph and edited it slightly.

     

    ishi-foto.jpg

     

    I used a couple of techniques that was on this forum, and I am not sure if it's buried in the tutorial graveyard.

     

    What I did was:

    1. Increase the width and height of the photograph by 1,000 pixels, keeping portion the same.
    2. Filled the white space around the photograph with a light grey color.
    3. Using Levels within the Adjustment menu, I changed the color slightly.
    4. Changed back the size of the photograph to its original dimension.
    5. Duplicated the layer and ran the default Emboss at its factory default setting. 
    6. Finally, I changed the blending mode to Overlay and flattened the image.

    For more advanced technique, my challenge to you is to look at Photoshop tutorials, try to match the technique utilized by Photoshop with PDN.  It is possible.

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