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.
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.
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
@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.
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.
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!
Thank you @sguyader and @gaaned92 for the builds and for using filebin… makes this much easier. Uploading master 32-bit builds, and gtk3 64-bit builds.