Filter Restores Last Tool
Removes a long-standing GUI issue.
Key Concepts and Definitions
- Filter: A plug-in that processes pixels in a drawable, Hue, Blur etc.
- Tool Palette: The grid of tool buttons, Move Tool, Paintbrush Tool ect.
Restore Previous Tool After Filter Use
Current Design: The filter is the active tool
Issues: Confusing to the user to deselect the active tool when a filter is used, and to keep the filter as the active tool
Changes: Restore the previous tool when a filter dialog is closed
Implementation: Added code to retrieve the previous tool from the context. After a filter dialog closes (whether committed or canceled), the previous tool is restored using gimp_context_set_tool.
Benefits: Ensures the user’s previous tool is restored after using a filter, providing a more intuitive and seamless experience in the tool palette.