How to develop Python scripts for GIMP

[pixaeiro]

Hello,

I have been studying the Python scripting library, and it seems to be very advanced and powerful, but unfortunately I haven't found good documentation for it, and I am pretty much flying blind with it.

I have GIMP 2.8.14 on a Win7 pc.

Does anybody has a link for the API or SDK? I have found this page (http://www.gimp.org/docs/python/) but it seems to be a short introduction to GIMP+Python.

What is the best way to develop scripts for GIMP? Right now I have to edit the script, save, open GIMP, test script, close, repeat... every time... Is there a way to unload a script?

How can I see Python error messages? If something fails, GIMP just shows a 'invalid state' message, but I don't get the Python error message.

Any help on this topic will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

[joe_7]

Re: How to develop Python scripts for GIMP

On Linux, a Python plug-in is reloaded each time it is used - so perhaps this is a Windows issue/bug.

Some information regarding error messages:

http://gimpforums.com/thread-problems-using-python-scripts

Also mentioned on that page is running "touch" on the file which updates the last-modified date so that the Gimp will know to reload it.

[pixaeiro]

Re: How to develop Python scripts for GIMP

Thanks joe!
I didn't know the script was reloaded, so I was closing and opening GIMP after I edited the script!
Your tip is a real time saver.!