While working with active users, we got rid of quite a few usability issues. Here are just some of these changes:
All transformation tools now automatically disable original layer view so that you could clearly see adjustments against the backdrop.
Masks can now easily be created with last values you used by just pressing Shift and clicking on respective layer's preview.
All dialogs except the ones like Scale now remember last values you used across sessions.
All GEGL-based filters allow saving named presets and automatically make timestamped presets for the last time you used them.
You can now choose fill color or pattern for empty spaces after resizing the canvas.
There is a lot to improve to make GIMP better suited for professional workflows. As usual, we welcome constructive discussion and recently created a mailing list to discuss the topic of improving GIMP's usability. This is a long-term enhancement process, which can take more time than localized changes and features.
Contributors: Michael Natterer, Daniel Sabo, Benoit Touchette, Massimo Valentini, Jehan Pagès…