[Gimp-user] only one gimp

[norman]

> Hi all,
> 
> Each time I open a file (double-click over the image), a new GIMP application
> opens even if there was already one. Opening images this way may end up with
> lots of GIMP's opened at the same time...
> 
> Is there a way of opening files in the same GIMP application? without using
> "File->Open" of course. I've searched through the GIMP preferences but haven't
> found an option.
> 
> Thanks

Perhaps I have totally misunderstood the question but why not simply
drag the image in question and drop it on the toolbox?  

Norman