Mike at BrashMonkey

To anyone who ends up here by a search: my problem was that I had previously imported this object using the individual sprites method, and then tried to use the automatic re-import to re-import it using the spritesheet method. This worked for replacing all the objects, but it did not generate the required "associate collision box item with spriter object" events that are required in the construct editor. 
I renamed the file, re-imported it as a new object to check exactly what events should be being generated, then fixed my old import to add these needed association events, and now it works great. 

Yes, you'd get the Steam version of Spriter 2 for free once it's released.

I just solved my problems. I downloaded the Beta version of the Construct 3 plugin and then I found the "blend mode" when selecting the spriter object inside Construct 3. There I chose "use effects blend mode" and this solved my problems. The thin black lines have dissapeared. 

Okay..I got everything Beta latest and its all working great. Thanks!

OKay, I still don't quite understand the purpose though as there is command in C3 to tell it whether to loop or not. Either way, that toggle button is still somewhat broken I think. But yes, I can work around that one and the keyframe copy issue is the biggest problem. Cheers

You can never use any art from other games or created by artists without getting their express permission. Even if you combine or alter it differently.
The only safe things are to make your own art or pay artists for custom art or purchase specifically royalty free art packs.
 

We've heard from many users that installing the trial or full version of Adobe creative suite./Photoshop resolves this issue! It must install the dll file that Spriter needs during it's install process. https://www.adobe.com/sea/creativecloud/start-with-free-creativecloud.html

If you don't want to or can't install the Adobe creative cloud, then please do the following:

Please install the Visual Studio 2013 C++ runtime. If you are on 32 bit Windows you only need the 32 bit version (x86). If you are on 64 bit Windows, you will need to install both the 32 bit (_x86) and 64 bit versions. http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/5/6/056dcda9-d667-4e27-8001-8a0c6971d6b1/vcredist_x64.exe
The  32 bit version can be found here:http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/5/6/056dcda9-d667-4e27-8001-8a0c6971d6b1/vcredist_x86.exe
IMPORTANT: If you try to install Visual Studio 2013 and the installer says you already have a newer version, then you need to uninstall the newer version so that 2013 can successfully install. Windows update will later install the latest version, but you'll keep the DLL Files Spriter needed. 

Did you turn on Opoen GL support in Spriter's menu? (under view)
 

great idea. thanks.

How about add on FAQ questions, "Can I test Spriter 2 alpha version?" or something like that. Interested to test, but took while before I find how manage that.
Looking good so far!

I've been able to reproduce the bug. I never ran into this before... maybe a windows update along the way broke this. There is a decent work-around. I discovered that if you select another animation and go back to that animation you'll be able to rename things in the z-order bar again. Sorry for the inconvenience. 

Thank you for tip and info. No prob, keep on great work!
 
regards
Markus

Not at this time. We won't be pursuing any specif runtime other than Unity until Spriter 2 reaches a core feature complete stage.

good progress. set goals and try to meet them. right now got no clue how to use the alpha version of spriter 2. Its a total new software which is in dire needs of tutorials of how to use it.

I'm not part of the Spriter team but I think I can answer some of your questions.
 

Yes you can install Spriter Pro and Spriter 2 on the same machine.
If you preorder you will get both spriter pro and spriter 2(not sure if they'll have the same key or 2 different ones or any other authentication method)
I think Spriter 2 has already been released in alpha versions at least last month, and updates are almost biweekly. you can check the devs youtube channel, you can see some showcase of their latest work. last upload at the time of me writing this is 1 month ago.

All Spriter Pro owners have access to the Spriter 2 alpha builds which are now updated on a roughly 2 week schedule. We're really sorry for all the long delays to this point and are developing it as fast as we can while simultaneously making sure we don't rush any aspect of it's data format or code base in a way that would cripple it's development in the future.  There should be an update any moment now with information on what's currently being worked on and a new build shortly after that. We're doing our best to provide frequent update  builds and progress reports as we work towards getting all the core features fully functionally and tied in with each other and the required UI as soon as we can.

We have big plans for features and expansions well beyond the release of version 1.0, which is a big part of why it took us so long to get to this point (making sure the core code and data format are future-proof and will easily support the more advanced features we plan down the line.)

The file formats are completely different between Sprite  and Spriter 2, and so are almost every aspect of the way images are manipulated and displayed. It's not impossible that we will make an importer or converter, but definitely don't count on that happening for sure.

There will be lots of tutorials for using Spriter 2, but it's too soon for that because even the core features are not fully implemented yet, and character maps will come after that.

It's impossible to say how soon and which Alchemist features will appear. We plan for all of them to eventually become available, but since the Kickstarter did not meat its goal it will take longer than it would have.

Please keep an eye out for our update posts and update builds for Spriter 2 roughly every two weeks .

Hi Mike,
 
Thanks, I solved it.

yes, definitely using spriterdotnet.unity with unity 2017, 2018, and now 2019.4.8f1.  So mostly figured it out, I didnt change my code at all, but upgrading to a diff ver of unity did fix that issue. Now if only unity and spritedotnet would play nicely together - same issue as BlooberryPi3 above. Once imported, click any of the prefabs and its a constant jump back and forth between pointer and hourglass, like its constantly searching for any updates in the spriter file, which slows the editor down tremendously. Tested that on 3 different machines here and multiple unity versions, and they all do it.
 

You can go to the properties tab and opt in beta and u can try spriter alpha.


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Hi, Mike. 
Thanks for your answer. I should take care using some expressions for my non-native english, you are right  I mean, that was the only way I found about private alpha testing. When I click on link it says: 
Sorry, there is a problem
We could not locate the item you are trying to view. Error code: 2F176/1
I purchased Spriter Pro as a "Spriter Pro Early Adopter License". It was on June, 11st, 2014. I think it was on BrashMonkey website, but I cannot remember. If you need more references I could send you the activation mail or whatever you require for this. Indeed, using my credentials on this web, I cannot see anything or "purchases". Is there something wrong?

Hi Brandon,
I think Spriter is just not made to automatically adapt to 4HD monitors.
This information might help:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15078/windows-10-make-older-apps-or-programs-compatible

Log in to steam in your browser (not the Steam client app) with the account which owns Spriter, then go here: https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/332360/discussions/1/1743355067128015969/
Please let me know if that works for you.

Have you gone through the example capx and tried to analyze it? Did you try importing your own spriter object into a construct project and then apply a character map? I think you think it's more complicated than it is and it's throwing you off.
You don't need to use local storage or list boxes or anything else. If you want the game to switch your character's sword, you just create the character map in the spriter project that switches the sword image and then in construct use the action to append the character map and type in the name of the character map.

Great job. it looks like a lot of fun too!