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diff --git a/README.mdown b/README.mdown index c38ba3f..a3ccecb 100644 --- a/README.mdown +++ b/README.mdown @@ -1,21 +1,33 @@ # What is GIMPixel? -GIMPixel is a set of brushes, palettes, and image templates designed to turn [GIMP](http://gimp.org) into an enjoyable piece of pixeling software. It's still in its infancy, so if you know a thing or two about configuring GIMP or would like to contribute brushes, palettes, or more, don't hesitate to join in! +GIMPixel is a set of brushes, palettes, and image templates designed to turn +[GIMP](http://gimp.org) into an enjoyable piece of pixeling software. It's still +in its infancy, so if you know a thing or two about configuring GIMP or would +like to contribute brushes, palettes, or more, don't hesitate to join in! For a quick look at what GIMPixel provides, check out the `features.png` file: - + ## Usage -To use GIMPixel, you must run GIMP after changing the "GIMP2\_DIRECTORY" environment variable. To do so, just run something like `GIMP2_DIRECTORY=.gimpixel gimp` and it should work without messing with your existing GIMP configuration. -If you decide that you'd like to replace your existing GIMP configuration with GIMPixel, just move .gimpixel to your original GIMP directory (usually .gimp-2.x/) +To use GIMPixel, you must run GIMP after changing the "GIMP2\_DIRECTORY" +environment variable. To do so, just run something like +`GIMP2_DIRECTORY=.gimpixel gimp` and it should work without messing with your +existing GIMP configuration. + +If you decide that you'd like to replace your existing GIMP configuration +with GIMPixel, just move .gimpixel to your original GIMP directory (usually +.gimp-2.x/) ### Fluxbox + Adding the following to ~/.fluxbox/menu should work: `[exec] (GIMPixel) {GIMP2_DIRECTORY=~/.gimpixel gimp}` ### Bash script + Put the following into a text file and save it as an executable shell script: #!/bin/bash @@ -25,6 +37,7 @@ Put the following into a text file and save it as an executable shell script: Name it something like `gimpixel` and you'll have a quicklauncher. # Roadmap + * Support color bit-depth setting * Provide execution directions for other common window managers or environments. * Add some additional interesting or useful brushes. |