External editor

This feature allows you to edit the image in an external editor.

Algorithm:

  • The image is saved to a temporary file PNG;
  • Graphical editor called with the first argument - the name of the file;
  • While an external editor is running, this application is blocked;
  • After closing of the editor, this application checks for changes in a temporary file;
  • If there is a changes, then original image will be replaced by temporary file.

The path to the external editor is specified in the Options -> External Editor:

Dialog