How can I get the Warp Sharp script to work in GIMP 2.8?
Asked 4/13/2016
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I installed a Warp Sharp Script-Fu in GIMP 2.8 by copying it into the scripts folder, and it appears in Filters > Enhance > Warp Sharp after refreshing scripts. However, when I try to run it on an image, I get error messages and the script does not work.
I’m using it on scanned film because the scanner software’s unsharp mask makes grain look exaggerated and unnatural. Is this a known compatibility problem with older Warp Sharp scripts, and is there a version that works with newer GIMP releases?
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It's most likely a problem with versions
The plugin you downloaded is said to be version 1.5 and though it says (emphasis mine):
Version 1.5 updated for Gimp 2.2 and later
The official help pages for GIMP scripting says (again, emphasis mine):
Plugins have been a feature of GIMP for many versions. However, plugins written for one version of GIMP can hardly ever be used successfully with other versions. They need to be ported: sometimes this is easy, sometimes not. Many plugins are already available in several versions. Bottom line: before trying to install a plugin, make sure that it is written for your version of GIMP.
EDIT: Apparently this is an issue present for many years.
UPDATE: The GIMP team is revamping the tutorials; so while the link to the Warp-sharp tutorial is still there, it's no longer advertised in the tutorials page.
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Yes — this is most likely a version-compatibility issue with the Script-Fu you installed. GIMP plugins/scripts often do not work reliably across different GIMP versions unless they’ve been updated or ported.
The Warp Sharp script you found appears to be an older release, and even if it loads into the menu, that doesn’t guarantee it will run correctly in GIMP 2.8.
What to do:
- Check that the script is specifically written for your GIMP version.
- If the current one errors out, try a newer/updated Warp Sharp script instead of the older download.
- Community testing suggests a more recent Warp Sharp version from gimphelp.org does run in later GIMP versions (including 2.10), so using an updated script is the best fix.
In short: the problem is probably not your installation steps, but that the script itself is outdated for your GIMP version.
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