midora Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Dwarf Horde: I'm sure you already thought about: It would be nice if the tool could evaluate a downloaded Plugin Index to get more keywords and propose plugins to download. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Dwarf Horde: I'm sure you already thought about: It would be nice if the tool could evaluate a downloaded Plugin Index to get more keywords and propose plugins to download. That sounds like a cool Idea, it would require the index to be populated with keywords. I think Ego's current project maybe a too little time consuming to start down that road. But it's food for thought. By the way the next update will include the Built-ins as well as the Plug-ins and has some timing adjustments. Thanks for the suggestions. Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackenzieh Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Isn't this plugin similar to ScriptLab by PyroChild? Except with the scriptlab you can add your own scripts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Not really , scriplab is a macro program and this is an organizer. When you have several hundred plugins it will let you find the one you need. 1 Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackenzieh Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Not really , scriplab is a macro program and this is an organizer. When you have several hundred plugins it will let you find the one you need. Oh, okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Dwarf Horde: I'm sure you already thought about: It would be nice if the tool could evaluate a downloaded Plugin Index to get more keywords and propose plugins to download. Interesting thought! Potential issues: If Plugin Index is held as an external file - there will be problems locating it. See how many users find installing plugins problematic? If Plugin Index is held as an internal resource, it enlarges the Browser and will slow load time. PB could poll a server for the info or updates (currently monthly) but this would naturally slow load time. I could fairly easily produce a stripped down version of the PI for use with PB. I'd filter the description for words of a certain length and call them keywords. 1 ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 I could fairly easily produce a stripped down version of the PI for use with PB. I'd filter the description for words of a certain length and call them keywords. I'm up for it, if you have the time Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Gimme a couple of days. I have a few other projects on the go What's the easiest field for you to use to id the plugins? Name or *.DLL? ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Name can have duplicates, DLLs can have multiple effects Both would avoid cross conflicts with similar names Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 You want BOTH?? Work, work, work...., ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 The Plugin Browser has been updated Version 1.0.1.6 Now includes Built-in Effects. The Plugin Browser will also suggest plugins that you don't have but may want to download. Once a month the Plugin Browser connects to the paint.net forum and downloads a copy of the Plugin Index. This file is used to match keyword searches against plugins by parsing the plugin descriptions from the Index. You will receive a prompt before the download proceeds. A very special thanks to Midora for insight and suggestions. 3 Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red ochre Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Excellent improvement!A very useful tool for Pdn, both 3.5.11 & 4.Thank you TR, E.E.R & Midora for implementation, information and ideas. - ... and one plugin to rule them all. (sorry J.R.R.T) Red ochre Plugin pack.............. Diabolical Drawings ................Real Paintings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midora Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Well done. Some other ideas. - Run the task to collect the informations from the static constructor of the effect class in the background to avoid the delay at the first opening. - Add filetype plugins. As far as I can see from the DebugView output they are touched already during the scan. BTW: Some filetype plugins add plugin support info already. Some issues: - As reported already: The Url link does not respect spaces: I.e in the plugin info fo the PrintIt pluign. - The 'built-in effec' radio button text does not fit the reason may be that the font used for the radio buttons is too large on my system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Some other ideas. - Run the task to collect the informations from the static constructor of the effect class in the background to avoid the delay at the first opening. - Add filetype plugins. As far as I can see from the DebugView output they are touched already during the scan. BTW: Some filetype plugins add plugin support info already. We'll have to discuss the file types among the horde. Multi-threading the assemblies load can get confusing since the user would have nothing to do. - As reported already: The Url link does not respect spaces: I.e in the plugin info fo the PrintIt pluign. - The 'built-in effec' radio button text does not fit the reason may be that the font used for the radio buttons is too large on my system Yikes I forgot that %20 issue - fixed and uploaded, sorry. dropped font size on Radio's - you're probably not the only one with that issue. Build 1.0.1.7 Uploaded!! 1 Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullbonz Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 So "A plugin browser" instead of "The plugin browser" lost at the table? http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/21233-skullbonz-art-gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottoman Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thank you for the update. Unlike others I have no issue scrolling down to open it. Good work +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Actually it's listed as "-Plugin Browser" so it moves to the front of the list after the sub-menus. So you didn't actually lose at the table. you still walked away with a few chips. 1 Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullbonz Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Got it and tried to run your Strange Attractors from it and it crashed pdn. Edited August 8, 2014 by skullbonz 1 http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/21233-skullbonz-art-gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottoman Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Got it and tried to run your Strange Attractors from it and it crashed pdn. Well caught Skullbonz, I have just tested it and got a crash too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoRobbo Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hmmm. I'll Test it when I get home. Did you happen to save the details on the crash? Go out there and be amazing. Have Fun, TRSome Pretty Pictures Some Cool Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midora Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Got it and tried to run your Strange Attractors from it and it crashed pdn. Clicked the 'Show Details' button in the screenshit but it didn't respond. May be in case of error It would be a good idea to copy and paste the details ;-) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullbonz Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 That was all it gave me, twice http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/21233-skullbonz-art-gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cc4FuzzyHuggles Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I really like this plugin, and it's only getting better. GREAT JOB GUYS! However, I do have to agree with Skullbonz, although I appreciate the attempt to moving the plugin up the list with the " - ", is there any way to have the plugin browser be at the top of my plugins list? I sadly have a fair share of plugin sub-categories. And while the many categories help to keep my renders and distort categories shorter, they make my plugin browser far away. Aside from that, I still see myself using this plugin more and more. What a wonderful plugin this is. Thanks! *~ Cc4FuzzyHuggles Gallery ~* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullbonz Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 It's a mile long but on the third try I got this,lol. Here's the beginning,if you want a lower section let me know and I'll scroll down. It has an option to save to clip board and the only clip board I know about is in pdn and it was crashed so I couldn't see saving it there,lol 1 http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/21233-skullbonz-art-gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottoman Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) I managed to get this information, before the error detail also crashed: Exception details: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at TRsStrangeAttractor.EffectPluginConfigDialog.timer1_Tick(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.OnTick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.TimerNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) {edit} Could be unrelated, but there is Three variations of your name in the "by author" tab Edited August 8, 2014 by mottoman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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