I am using version 0.92.4 of inkscape. on Windows 10 machine.
I am having a hard time getting any extensions to work. Currently I'm trying to get this inkscape-jigsaw to work. There have been others I attempted and failed to install properly.
When I look at preferences/system I see that my extensions folder is at C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\inkscape\extensions. I unpack files in to that folder. So I end up with a new folder inkscape-jigsaw-master containing the files I unpacked. I restart Inkscape and I don't see anyting new under the extensions drop down.
I've also tried to place the files in C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions as well and still nothing after restarting the application.
The new extension files need to be in the extensions directory (folder). I'd move the files out of the inkscape-jigsaw-master directory and into the extensions directory.
I've tried to put all the files in the main extensions folder. I still don't see anything restarting the application. I assume this is a working extension since it's also listed on the main inkscape website. I also assume it's best practice to install these under the User Extensions directory that is in the Users folder on my pc. but it doesn't seem to be working if I install it in either extensions folder.
Yes, I understood your suggestion as such. Here is a screencapture to confirm. I also notice you have boxmaker in your list. I tried to install that and it also doesn't seem to work for me. But I notice your file names are different. I keep questioning whether the downloads I got are working files for the latest version. I am using version 0.92.4 of inkscape.
Do you sign-in and use the computer as Admin, or do you use another username? If the latter, the extensions need to be in the directory of that username.
If you run Inkscape.exe from the command line you may see a warning or error which will say why your extension is not being loaded. For example missing external dependancy. This can happen if the extension you're trying to use needs outside programs to work. But this extension doesn't seem to use anythign outside.
This sounds like a windows issue, because it doesn't make sense to me (thinking about how it works on Linux) we'll have to wait for a windows person to come on and try and help.
I'm a Windows 7 user, but I've never heard of installing programs under a useraccount named "Admin". Did you name it that, or maybe that's a Windows 10 feature? If it's a Windows 10 feature, it might not be meant for installing programs. If you named it that, it should be working fine, as far as I can see from all the discussion.
I've always been the only user of this machine. (Which now I realize is probably a bad practice? lol)
I've never heard of it being a bad practice. Why would it be?
Just to make sure all the bases are covered. You either need to install the extension with Inkscape closed. Or else close and re-open Inkscape after installing. And that means all instances of open Inkscape documents.
Thanks TD. That's interesting. I have unhidden hidden files and folders, but I still don't see it. Maybe Windows 7 isn't considered current anymore though.
Looks like something with dependancies. Thanks @Moini! Now to understand what it means? How can I tell which extensions are failing because of the dependency missing? I only had 2 extensions I was currently trying to get to work. When I remove the extensions I try to get to work I still get the same extensions-errors produced. I will try to find some of the dependancies mentioned in this file and install them. But it seems that extensions that came with inkscape are actually erroring on me.
Extension "Dia Input" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: dia
description: In order to import Dia files, Dia itself must be installed. You can get Dia at http://live.gnome.org/Dia
Extension "DXF Output" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: pstoedit
description: pstoedit must be installed to run; see http://www.pstoedit.net/pstoedit
Extension "EPS Input" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: ps2pdf
Extension "LaTeX" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: latex
Extension "LaTeX" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: dvips
Extension "LaTeX" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: pstoedit
Extension "XFIG Input" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: fig2dev
Extension "GIMP XCF" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: gimp
Extension "PostScript Input" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: ps2pdf
Extension "Sketch Input" failed to load because a dependency was not met.
Dependency:
type: executable
location: path
string: skconvert
@brynn I think I was just questioning my use of the computer since it's someone else who set it up. I have been used to the Mac environment for years and came back to the PC so I can use Inkscape. (Yes I know it's available for the mac as well but when I first found it the versions seemed different and I figured it would be better to use the PC version.)
Mmmh. There is no error that is related to the jigsaw extension (and you can safely ignore the other ones).
Please:
- delete the folder with the jigsaw extension that you have there. Only keep the inx and py file in parallel to the other inx and py files
- check that the extension files are not html files, but an XML file and a file containing Python code. That's a frequent issue, when people save the things directly from the github interface instead of unpacking the zip file and moving the files around (you will know best if that problem could apply here).
- look into Extensions > Render > LaserCut Jigsaw. It's really not there, right?
Another update: I just installed both Dia. And I still get an error about that one. I also noticed my preferences wasn't pointing at the gimp exe. I changed that too.
However I still get both errors for Dia and Gimp in the Extensions-error file.
You probably don't need those. A reboot could possibly fix that, but not sure. Maybe it also requires some environment variables to be set on Windows. Anyway, have you tried the above yet?
Sorry I somehow missed your response before my update. But yes, to confirm for myself I went through the entire process again. I removed everything from before. I unpacked the zip file to C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\inkscape\extensions And was sure that the .inx and .py files were in fact in the extensions folder and not it's own subfolder. I also looked in the .py file and it looks like python to me. ;) When I reopen Inkscape I still do not see a jigsaw option under extensions dropdown menu.
a reboot of the entire system is about to commence while I tend to the other machine. I'll report back. :)
When you asked about environment variables, are you referencing the preferences? I provided a screenshot above of my settings. I assumed those were all correct. And I've used them to find out where to unpack my files to
FWIW, I looked at the machines at my office and they are also Win10 Pro. Running Inkscape version 0.92.2, there seems to be no issue installing/using the jigsaw extension or the rounded corners extension.
That last pass seemed to work. It did show up under the render menu. (All the other times I attempted it didn't show up. I am going to try it again with the other extension and see if this was just a random issue. I'm also not sure how to screencapture the dropdown menu since i use the windows snippet tool. What's the keyboard shortcut to screencapture? Or does Windows have one?
The next two i attempted only one of them worked. The tabbed box seemed to install. But not QuickJoint. It doesn't look like QuickJoint is putting an error in the file either. Perhaps it's the reboot that's random and needed.
Yeah, the Windows snipping tool can't capture the mouse or dropdown menus. But the PrintScreen or PrtScr button copies the whole screen. Then you have to paste it into a graphics program to save the file. I usually use GIMP, so I can crop the image.
It sure does, @TylerDurden. Thanks for asking! That was the primary one I wanted to have working. Making puzzle pieces by hand it time consuming and tedious work. :)
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I am using version 0.92.4 of inkscape. on Windows 10 machine.
I am having a hard time getting any extensions to work. Currently I'm trying to get this inkscape-jigsaw to work. There have been others I attempted and failed to install properly.
When I look at preferences/system I see that my extensions folder is at C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\inkscape\extensions. I unpack files in to that folder. So I end up with a new folder inkscape-jigsaw-master containing the files I unpacked. I restart Inkscape and I don't see anyting new under the extensions drop down.
I've also tried to place the files in C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions as well and still nothing after restarting the application.
Am I missing a step somewhere?
The new extension files need to be in the extensions directory (folder). I'd move the files out of the inkscape-jigsaw-master directory and into the extensions directory.
I've tried to put all the files in the main extensions folder. I still don't see anything restarting the application. I assume this is a working extension since it's also listed on the main inkscape website. I also assume it's best practice to install these under the User Extensions directory that is in the Users folder on my pc. but it doesn't seem to be working if I install it in either extensions folder.
Just to be clear, I mean there should be no sub-directory:
Yes, I understood your suggestion as such. Here is a screencapture to confirm. I also notice you have boxmaker in your list. I tried to install that and it also doesn't seem to work for me. But I notice your file names are different. I keep questioning whether the downloads I got are working files for the latest version. I am using version 0.92.4 of inkscape.
Do you sign-in and use the computer as Admin, or do you use another username? If the latter, the extensions need to be in the directory of that username.
I actually sign is as admin. I've always been the only user of this machine. (Which now I realize is probably a bad practice? lol)
OK, maybe there is some issue with your preferences... should look like this except with Admin as the username.
That looks like what I have. And I installed the files to the extensions directoy of C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\inkscape\extensions
If you run Inkscape.exe from the command line you may see a warning or error which will say why your extension is not being loaded. For example missing external dependancy. This can happen if the extension you're trying to use needs outside programs to work. But this extension doesn't seem to use anythign outside.
What version of Inkscape is being used?
I am using version 0.92.4 of inkscape.
I was able to figure out how to run the exe from cmd. It gave me no results and opened the Inkscape application.
I have this same problem with extensions. I have never tried install extensions before. Versio 0.92.4
I try to install this: https://github.com/hawley577/Inkscape-Rounded-Corners/wiki
This sounds like a windows issue, because it doesn't make sense to me (thinking about how it works on Linux) we'll have to wait for a windows person to come on and try and help.
I'm a Windows 7 user, but I've never heard of installing programs under a useraccount named "Admin". Did you name it that, or maybe that's a Windows 10 feature? If it's a Windows 10 feature, it might not be meant for installing programs. If you named it that, it should be working fine, as far as I can see from all the discussion.
I've never heard of it being a bad practice. Why would it be?
Just to make sure all the bases are covered. You either need to install the extension with Inkscape closed. Or else close and re-open Inkscape after installing. And that means all instances of open Inkscape documents.
All recent versions of Windows have an account named Admin. It is usually hidden. Look in C:/Users to see.
Using any account with Admin priviledges is a security risk, but most consumers use a single user account with admin priviledges anyway.
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/limited-account-benefits,news-25682.html
TD
Thanks TD. That's interesting. I have unhidden hidden files and folders, but I still don't see it. Maybe Windows 7 isn't considered current anymore though.
Please check the file extension-errors.log in the user config directory.
Looks like something with dependancies. Thanks @Moini! Now to understand what it means? How can I tell which extensions are failing because of the dependency missing? I only had 2 extensions I was currently trying to get to work. When I remove the extensions I try to get to work I still get the same extensions-errors produced. I will try to find some of the dependancies mentioned in this file and install them. But it seems that extensions that came with inkscape are actually erroring on me.
@brynn I think I was just questioning my use of the computer since it's someone else who set it up. I have been used to the Mac environment for years and came back to the PC so I can use Inkscape. (Yes I know it's available for the mac as well but when I first found it the versions seemed different and I figured it would be better to use the PC version.)
Mmmh. There is no error that is related to the jigsaw extension (and you can safely ignore the other ones).
Please:
- delete the folder with the jigsaw extension that you have there. Only keep the inx and py file in parallel to the other inx and py files
- check that the extension files are not html files, but an XML file and a file containing Python code. That's a frequent issue, when people save the things directly from the github interface instead of unpacking the zip file and moving the files around (you will know best if that problem could apply here).
- look into Extensions > Render > LaserCut Jigsaw. It's really not there, right?
Another update: I just installed both Dia. And I still get an error about that one. I also noticed my preferences wasn't pointing at the gimp exe. I changed that too.
However I still get both errors for Dia and Gimp in the Extensions-error file.
You probably don't need those. A reboot could possibly fix that, but not sure. Maybe it also requires some environment variables to be set on Windows. Anyway, have you tried the above yet?
Sorry I somehow missed your response before my update. But yes, to confirm for myself I went through the entire process again. I removed everything from before. I unpacked the zip file to C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\inkscape\extensions And was sure that the .inx and .py files were in fact in the extensions folder and not it's own subfolder. I also looked in the .py file and it looks like python to me. ;) When I reopen Inkscape I still do not see a jigsaw option under extensions dropdown menu.
a reboot of the entire system is about to commence while I tend to the other machine. I'll report back. :)
Still no difference. The error log still looks the same too.
When you asked about environment variables, are you referencing the preferences? I provided a screenshot above of my settings. I assumed those were all correct. And I've used them to find out where to unpack my files to
I'm suspecting the install of Inkscape...and the windows version.
Please post a screenshot of your Inkscape>Help>About: version is in the upper right corner. (or copy/paste that build info.)
Please post a screenshot of your Windows version (My Computer>Properties)
Thanks,
TD
Here we go, hopefully the info you are looking for.
Hmmm... that *seems* well enough.
FWIW, I looked at the machines at my office and they are also Win10 Pro. Running Inkscape version 0.92.2, there seems to be no issue installing/using the jigsaw extension or the rounded corners extension.
Please post a screenshot of the Render submenu of the extensions, too.
That last pass seemed to work. It did show up under the render menu. (All the other times I attempted it didn't show up. I am going to try it again with the other extension and see if this was just a random issue. I'm also not sure how to screencapture the dropdown menu since i use the windows snippet tool. What's the keyboard shortcut to screencapture? Or does Windows have one?
The next two i attempted only one of them worked. The tabbed box seemed to install. But not QuickJoint. It doesn't look like QuickJoint is putting an error in the file either. Perhaps it's the reboot that's random and needed.
Yeah, the Windows snipping tool can't capture the mouse or dropdown menus. But the PrintScreen or PrtScr button copies the whole screen. Then you have to paste it into a graphics program to save the file. I usually use GIMP, so I can crop the image.
That was helpful! So was this entire thread. I learned a lot about the inkscape program in general. ;) Thank you everyone who helped me out.
So, the Jigsaw extension is working for you now?
(I wouldn't be surprised if the QuickJoint extension doesn't work, it has not been recently updated.)
A good screen capture program is ShareX. Free and open source. (Windows only, cheesy URL: https://getsharex.com/)
TD
It sure does, @TylerDurden. Thanks for asking! That was the primary one I wanted to have working. Making puzzle pieces by hand it time consuming and tedious work. :)