There is a Master Release from @sguyader here:
http://filebin.net/3f7nont2si
Thanks, RT 4.2.787 Gtk3 is running fine on Win 10 x64 - like always.
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I note that new builds of RT (for Win 64 bit) are now being offered at frequent intervals. My thanks to the developers for their constant efforts to improve the software. Please permit a question from one totally unfamiliar with this process:
The new builds are primarily offered in two different flavors: “Master” and “Gtk3” Can someone explain the differences and pros and cons of each variety, limited only to the manner in which they affect the end user of the software (me)?
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but ad an end user the difference between Master (gtk2) and Gtk3 builds concerns the updated graphical interface. However, currently the new features and bug fixes are generally committed to the Master branch first, and reach the Gtk3 a little bit later. So it is possible that the Master build is slightly in advance compared to the Gtk3 build.
At some point though, the Gtk3 branch should become the main (master) branch when its stability is confirmed.
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Many thanks for this cogent explanation.
master uses Gtk+ 2, gtk3 uses Gtk+ 3.
Gtk+ is the program which contains all the frames and buttons and other user interface objects which we design the user interface from.
Currently all bug fixes and new features are first made to master, and once every few days they are copied into gtk3. This “copying into” is called “merging”. In the not distant future we will abandon Gtk+ 2 and use only Gtk+ 3, so it’s better if you use and report bugs in the Gtk+ 3 version. Every time I merge, all the features and bug fixes from master are copied to gtk3, so one catches up with the other, and at those times they are essentially the same, except for the fact that gtk3 uses the more modern user interface program.
See the merges in a graph: Network Graph · Beep6581/RawTherapee · GitHub
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10 posts were split to a new topic: GTK3 4.2.787 Zoom Center Problem
I moved these to not go too far off-topic in this thread.
Thanks a lot for these explanations.
Only for my curiosity : why don’t you work only on the latest version ?
Again, thank for this nice job
sorry, my english is rather bad …
I wondered why not work permanently with version 3 ?
But you may have already explained and I have perhaps not understood …
I think he means why not just work on the GTK3 branch and not master also.
@luxapy - the GTK3 branch is still being tested to make sure everything works. Once they know that it is working correctly, is stable, and can replace the previous master version for everyone, they will switch to GTK3 for everything going forward. For now it’s still being tested.
Is that what you meant? 
YES 
Thanks a lot !
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I take the opportunity of a slowing down of commits 
to upload in filebin:
master branch W32 release an debug builds 4.2.727
gtk3 branch WinVista 32 release and debug builds 4.2.787
Edit : I am wrong, in the meantime DrSlony made a new commit to add some DCPs
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@gaaned92,
I tested your RawTherapee_WinXP_32_gtk3_release_4.2-787-gcb916f7 version and I find it very stable.
The only thing I found wrong was that the Preview image doesn’t show the image in the center. It moves to the right, perhaps something related to this bug:
It could be the monitor size too, since the 64-bit version on my PC with a bigger monitor doesn’t do that. Perhaps the GUI code needs some work in the Preview image module (when using smaller monitors), or when re-sizing RT’s window and components.
Keep up the great work 
I uploaded new Windows “Master” (4.2.75) builds here.
For Gtk3 builds, no changes yet since last time (Gtk3 builds still available there).
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Thanks @sguyader !
RawTherapee_WinVista_64_4.2.745 is running fine here.
The Preview image still acts out when using the mouse wheel but I think this is already known.
I don’t know why but I like this version better than the Gtk3 version… could be the older look.
If I could only have a Local Lab version.
Keep up the great work!
At least on my mediocre Windows machine, Gtk3 version needs more time to start. The difference is unimportant, about 2 seconds, but it might be the cost of beauty. Both versions work fast and fine though, thank you!
I confirm that Gtk3 needs more time to start (on Windows and on Linux).
you will find in filebin:
master branch W32 release and debug builds 4.2.745
gtk3 branch WinVista 32 release and debug builds 4.2.841
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