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Re: No "File -> Save" in gimp



On Tue, Mar 18, 2003 at 04:49:08PM +0000, Pigeon wrote:
> The subject says it all really... I've just installed gimp1.2 on my
> woody system and there are no Save, Save As etc. options in the File
> menu.

Yup.

> I can still save files by hitting Ctrl-S, but only over the top of the
> original file. I don't get prompted for a filename to save under, nor
> do I get a chance to save it into a different directory.

Don't do that, then. See below.

> I haven't done anything "funny" to it - just apt-get install, go into
> X, type "gimp", get a File menu with "New..." and "Open..." but no
> "Save" or "Save As...". I load an image... still no "Save"/"Save As".
> I make some changes to the image... still no "Save"/"Save As".
> 
> Is there some incantation one has to perform to get a Save option? If
> so, what is it? And WHY???

Use the context menu of the image window. It's The Way of The GIMP.

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