This is a guide how to install plugins for GlyphsApp.
↓ Troubleshooting Installing Problems ↓
How to install (Option 1):
- Just
double click the after you unpacked the downloaded zip file..glyphsReporter - GlyphsApp will launch and ask if you want to install.
Confirm and restart GlyphsApp once to be able to use it.
How to install (Option 2):
- Another way is to
copy the into GlyphsApp’s Plugins Folder..glyphsReporter - You can locate it from GlyphApp by clicking the
Menu >Script >Open Scripts Folder . - Next to that folder you’ll see the
Plugins Folder where you copy plugin file to. Restart GlyphsApp once to be able to use it.
Updating a Plugin:
- The new plugins (updated or purchased after January 2020) got the update info built-in:
GlyphsApp >Preferences >Addons >Check For Updates - If it shows that there is an update available, please contact me to get it immediately.
- For older versions:
- I will send out a mail to every customer whenever I got an update available.
- This contains a link to the new plugin, so keep your inbox and spam folder in sight.
- Once you got a new plugin, follow steps 1 or 2.
- It won’t hurt to make a backup of your previous plugin file.
- You’ll
never miss an update if you follow me on Instagram and/or Twitter.
Troubleshooting Installing Problems:
- If it fails to show, please check if anything is written in the bottom part of GlyphsApp’s
Macro Panel. - Or in the
Mac OS Console App (Filter by typing the Plugin Name or "GlyphsApp" into the search). - If so, please
copy the text and send it to me . No Screenshots please.
Troubleshooting Crashes:
If a plugin crashes it can be likely that GlyphsApp changed things in its architecture and the plugin needs to be updated to those changes.
I can’t possibly track all the changes, hence I highly welcome if you send me a note.
But in order to solve the problem, I need more info than just
Here’s how you can get me a crash report:
- 1. Find the report
-
(A) System Console of your Mac OS- Open it by typing »console« in the Mac search.
- In the Console app, filter the shown results by typing either »GlyphsApp« or the name of the plugin (For example »Show Stems« into the search field.
- If you see any results, that’s what we need.
(B) GlyphsApp’s crash report (less important)- It shows after GlyphsApp crashed.
- Reveal the report by clicking the "See Details" button.
(C) Macro Panel in GlyphsApp- Sometimes you could find an error message here.
- 2. Send it to me
-
- Copy the report
as text , please. - Include your
versions of: -
GlyphsApp build Mac OS - The plugin (if possible)
- If you have screencasts or screenshots, please put them somewhere online where I can access them via a link.
For example wetransfer. - Send it to:
hello {at} markfromberg {dot} com
- Copy the report
- (3. Extra points)
-
- If you can provide some little
information of what you did before the crash , we both reach bonus level for fixing the crash.
- If you can provide some little