Hi,
I am trialing Spine to do some animations and I use Gimp 2.10.32. I have followed the instructions to configure and use the Gimp2Spine.py plugin, but regardless of where I place this into either of plugin folders and a new one, it never shows as an option to export from the File menu.
I notice that the Gimp2Spine.py file is quite old (3 years).
I have Python-Fu under the Filters menu.
Does this still work?
Thank you,
Paul
Hi Paul,
The GimpToSpine plugin should still work, but there are a few things you might want to check to ensure it's set up correctly:
Plugin Directory: Make sure you have placed the GimpToSpine.py file in the correct plugin directory. For GIMP 2.10.32 on Windows, the typical directories are:
C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\lib\gimp\2.0\plug-insC:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Roaming\GIMP\2.10\plug-insPython Support: Ensure that Python support is enabled in GIMP. You should see Python-Fu under the Filters menu, which indicates that Python is enabled.
Restart GIMP: After placing the plugin file in the correct directory, restart GIMP to ensure it loads the new plugin.
Permissions: Check the permissions of the GimpToSpine.py file to ensure it matches the permissions of other files in the plugin directory.
File Menu: The Export to Spine option should appear in the File menu if the plugin is loaded correctly.
If you have followed these steps and it still doesn't work, you might want to check if other plugins are working to rule out any broader issues with GIMP's plugin system. Additionally, you can try using a different directory or reinstalling GIMP to see if that resolves the issue.
For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the GIMP plugin installation guide.
If the problem persists, it might be worth considering using an alternative software like Krita, which has an unofficial Spine export plugin that is actively maintained.
I hope this helps!
thorntonp72 That script should still work today, but if you are using the latest Spine editor, you may want to use the new PSD import feature. We apologize that this is not yet documented, but a general explanation can be found in this blog post:
Blog - Import PSDs directly, no Photoshop scripts needed
Note that the screenshots in this blog post are from the beta version, so they are slightly different from the latest version.
Hi Misaki.
I didn't see that. I will take a look. Thanks for the quick reply.
thorntonp72 Sorry, my response was inaccurate. The documentation page on PSD import is already available and you can find more information here:
https://esotericsoftware.com/spine-import-psd
I hope this helps you.
