How to Install ArmorPaint (Build ArmorPaint from source) 2023

[@unfa00]

For people who aren't that much into painting, but like creating with node graphs, or need to make seamless materials for environments and such, Material Maker is an excellent (free and open-source) procedural texturing program. I use it a lot working as a 3D artist in game dev.

[@Gixorn]

Material Maker sounds interesting. I will try it out!

[@chaosordeal294]

Also recommend! For creating maps from a 2d image - try Materialize -- also free, a little weird, but super quick.

[@gremzygremlin]

Thank you so much! The other tutorials always missed a step for the kinc part and I couldn't get it together. Everything went smooth as butter with yours

[@WM48_]

One word: underrated

[@think-about-3]

*Current tips for compiling the program (2024-06-06):* *1. No v8_monolith available to extract?* Extracting v8 is no longer necessary to compile 1.0 alpha. But: This step is still necessary to compile the recommended version 0.9. *2. Error messages when compiling 1.0 alpha?* Just wait 1-2 days and it will usually work again. The program is constantly being developed and therefore compiling may not work for a few hours or days. *3. The compiled version 1.0 alpha does not start?* Use the recommended script. All details can be found here in the last comments. *4. The compiled version 1.0 alpha is not working properly?* This is completely normal. For example, the program crashes if you try to use an image texture in the brush nodes as a brush mask. *5. Compile a stable version (0.9) that doesn't cause problems?* 🙂Follow the instructions in the video. But make a change to the git clone command: *...--recursive --branch 23.08 htt...* Don't forget to extract *v8_monolith* as described. You get version 2023-08-14 _600d7c7_. No starting problem and the brush mask works too. 🙂 *6. Not enough time to compile?* You find a compiled version (0.8) on github. Details can be found here in the comments. You get version 2022-05-14 _61ce8b2_. Among other things, the smudge tool is not yet included here. *7. Detailed tips for compiling the program (text in my cloud):* --> ht tp: // e.p c. cd /h2Yy 6alK The text is immediately displayed in the browser. It is of course also possible to download the file (pdf).

[@whysoloco]

I need your help. Im one the step where he does this v8 thing i don't have that like you said it's no longer needed, but when i run this command after that ..\armorcore\Kinc\make --from ..\armorcore -g direct3d11 it only says Creating Windows project files and nothing else. And i don't have an ArmorPaint.sln

[@think-about-3]

@@whysoloco Compiling version 1.0 alpha has not been possible for several weeks. So compiling version 0.9 is necessary (see point 5). For this version, an addition must be added in the first step (git clone): "--branch 23.08". Then you actually get the v8, you can unpack it and compiling works. Please try again exactly according to the instructions for 0.9. Then it should work.

[@Mittzys]

@@think-about-3 Thanks, you saved me!

[@starry-benny]

You are my HERO!

[@tabletopa4548]

i cant find the armorforge win32 it disapper!!!

[@dualpery]

Thank you very much, this was my first program I built: D

[@francegamer]

I had to also add in some nonsense script to try to open it up 30 times in a row, but it worked! Thanks :3

[@fortzie]

it doesnt open, what should i do

[@BocchiMan.]

@@fortzie Yeah I have the same problem right now. pls help

[@fortzie]

@darox4485 i got it to open when i spam clicked it a billion times, but that's not a valid solution.

[@think-about-3]

@@fortzie The start script: github issue page (issue number 1678). /armory3d/armortools/issues/1678 --- The script is from "SiKo117". Please note: The script starts with "@" and ends with ")" Copy the script into a .txt file --> change .txt to .bat --> copy the .bat file into the (krom) folder with the armorpaint.exe --> create a shortcut for the .bat file on your desktop. My current script settings: "wait_time=0.2" and "max_runs=100" 🙂

[@BocchiMan.]

​@@fortzie This dont work to me even if i open it about 100 times(i made an script which do that). So what now. edit: right after i wrote it, and use script multiple times, this software opened, yay.

[@irakcorrales9074]

it Works, thanks for the tutorial.👍

[@passion3ddesign]

I followed your directions and it worked. Thank you

[@Gixorn]

It is nice to know that the directions helped someone

[@SrisairamRajasekar]

Thank you! You deserve more subscribers.

[@Gixorn]

Thanks for watching!

[@machnumber]

It worked, thanks !

[@fleetasura5224]

YOU ARE A SAVIOR!

[@Gixorn]

Glad that I could help!

[@Gixorn]

Useful links to follow the video correctly: Github page: github.com/armory3d/armortools/tree/main/armorpaint Node.js: nodejs.org/en git: git-scm.com/download/win Visual Studio: visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/ 7-Zip: www.7-zip.org/

[@ciaxeresregio7694]

Thank you very much; I tried twice on my own, without success. thanks to you I made it, thank you very much

[@QBiPs]

im confused... I followed every step to the T... I believe it said one success 0 everything else but whenever I click the shortcut in the krom file it buffers then...... nothing

[@realmofnonsense4705]

found out why?

[@think-about-3]

The start problem is a known issue since several weeks. I think the programmer will fix this soon. My current version - 1.0 alpha (2024-02-12) - has the same start problem. But I can start armorpaint with 20-30 clicks. And I can start my version with a simple start script. I found this script on the github issue page (issue number 1678). /armory3d/armortools/issues/1678 Please note: This is a closed issue. The script is from "SiKo117". Please note: The script starts with "@" and ends with ")" I copied the script into a .txt file --> changed .txt to .bat --> copied the .bat file into the folder with the armorpaint.exe --> created a shortcut for the .bat file on my desktop 🙂

[@thepresidentgaming404]

Thank you Very much .I would like to see a Tutorials too

[@Gixorn]

Thank you for your kind words. Which tutorials do you mean?

[@thepresidentgaming404]

Armorpaint Tutorials@@Gixorn

[@nevanks]

Its 3AM. Thank you kind sir, I can sleep now.

[@_Aredian]

Thank you!

[@depressiospaghettio3521]

7:49 i dont have all the extra stuff you have in this folder, just armorpaint exe, lib, exp and pdp. ive followed each step exactly, also cant open the exe even after clicking 50 times

[@think-about-3]

I just successfully compiled armorpaint. However, the starting problem still exists. With the recommended script I can start armorpaint with about 4 clicks. That's about 400 starting attempts. My script settings: "wait_time=0.2" and "max_runs=100" 🙂

[@SilentSniperMamoru]

Everything worked like a charm until i tried to start armorpaint from krom. I compiled it successfully, had no problems with the shaders. but sadly nothing is happening when i try to start it. i just see a small loading ican and thats it. Am i missing some more requirements to use it after a succesful build? I thank you for your guide, even though it is not working for me.

[@minorisfursona261]

I'm having the same issue happening to me currently checking the task manager shows that it starts for a fraction of a second and then quits itself, no clue what's going on but I'll update here if i figure it out

[@Yeehiourd]

@@minorisfursona261been losing my mind over this for the past hour and tried everything, another commenter said to move it to your taskbar and click it really fast which is really dumb but it actually worked it's like it has a 1/20 chance of opening for some reason

[@SilentSniperMamoru]

@@minorisfursona261 hey there, after a bit of searching i found another video linking to a github with an already compiled armorpaint. Just in case your research will end in a roadblock, i thought i let you know. its called How to download ArmorPaint (Already compiled). if you figure out how to compile it yourself please let me know :). Hope you have a noce day and thank you for the reply

[@SilentSniperMamoru]

​@@minorisfursona261 Hey there, thank you for your reply, pleas elet me know if you find out how to compile it. If you run into a deadend in your research, i wanted to let you know that, after a bit more searching for why it isnt starting i found a video that links to an already compiled git repo called How to Install ArmorPaint (Build ArmorPaint from source) 2023 i still think the above video is great and shows a lot of things i wouldnt have known otherwhise. i hope you have a nice day.

[@minorisfursona261]

@@SilentSniperMamoru oh my gosh thank you! ended up running into a dead end but the already compiled git repo worked flawlessly thank you so much have a wonderful day!

[@Dilithium1]

i dont have a v8 folder in my armorcore folder, I tried searching for the .7z file inside but that's ofc not there either. do you know where it is if they changed it?

[@think-about-3]

At the moment compiling 1.0 alpha is not possible. The developer changed the code 5 days ago. So we have to keep waiting. In addition, v8 has apparently been removed. So unpacking is no longer necessary. *Tip: Compiling 0.9 should work without any problems and is recommended at the moment.* Please note the last comments.

[@3dmundo]

@@think-about-3 Thank you. Got the same issue, will try the 0.9 solution

[@think-about-3]

@@3dmundo I hope it will work. Cloning takes a little longer. So far it has worked for me twice without any problems with W10. I found the recommendation for version 0.9 on the github page.

[@3dmundo]

@@think-about-3 sadly, it didn't. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Went to github releases subpage for 0.9 version but there's still no V8 folder after installation :(

[@think-about-3]

@@3dmundo The idea of ​​the git hub page for 0.9 was obvious. But: the git clone command there needs to be changed. The git clone command specified there was once correct. But now "--branch 23.08" has to be added after --recursive. *...--recursive --branch 23.08 htt...* Then it must work. Without the addition, the latest code (1.0 alpha) is cloned and there is actually no v8 left in it.

[@MartinSmith-yv2mm]

Please dear build armorlab, that's will be nice. Thanks

[@oliversindahl3352]

when I execute "..\armorcore\Kinc\make --from ..\armorcore -g direct3d11" i get an error "project.js file not found" it then compiles g1.frag and g1.vert. in other words I only compile 2 of the shaders. any ideas? just found the project file in the wrong folder, not sure why

[@think-about-3]

I just successfully compiled armorpaint version 1.0 alpha (2024-03-30). However, the starting problem still exists. With the recommended script I can start armorpaint with about 3 clicks. That's about 300 starting attempts. My script settings: "wait_time=0.2" and "max_runs=100" 🙂

[@Comrade_Lenin1917]

Installation completed without any issues, but when I click on the exe file (which was moved to the 'krom' folder), nothing happens. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Have you found a solution?

[@Comrade_Lenin1917]

Fix it by moving exe file on taskbar and clicking it multiple times

[@dextinter5353]

@@Comrade_Lenin1917 I ran into the same issue but spamming it on taskbar does not help

[@dextinter5353]

nvm I did the same thing but clicked it for like 50 times and it worked

[@think-about-3]

@@dextinter5353 The start problem is a known issue since several weeks. I hope the developer will fix this soon. 🙂 My current version - 1.0 alpha (2024-02-12) - has the same start problem. But I can start armorpaint with 20-80 clicks. And I can start my version with a simple start script. I found this script on the github issue page (issue number 1678). /armory3d/armortools/issues/1678 Please note: This is a closed issue. The script is from "SiKo117". Please note: The script starts with "@" and ends with ")" I copied the script into a .txt file --> changed .txt to .bat --> copied the .bat file into the folder with the armorpaint.exe --> created a shortcut for the .bat file on my desktop With the script armorpaint starts with 1-4 clicks. 🙂 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On github --> Imoreloss/armorpaintCompiled/releases/tag/21.10 you can find the already compiled version 0.8 (2022-05-14). youtube --> "How to download ArmorPaint (Already compiled)" I use this version too. 🙂

[@ace5762]

armorcore doesn't have a 'v8' folder or any other version folder inside it anymore. Is this tutorial obsolete?

[@think-about-3]

At the moment compiling 1.0 alpha is not possible. So we have to keep waiting. In addition, v8 has apparently been removed. So unpacking is no longer necessary. *Tip: Compiling 0.9 should work without any problems and is recommended at the moment.* *Please note the last comments here.* 🙂

[@NurPat]

I have done it same as you but it pops out 545 Errors....

[@think-about-3]

Yesterday I also had this error message. No more problems today. However, I need 70 startup attempts. So I'll use the recommended script from "SiKo117" (issue number 1678) again. My current script settings: "wait_time=0.2" and "max_runs=100" 🙂 The developer is constantly working on the code. It's completely normal that compiling doesn't work for a few hours or days.

[@S37eN7]

hello,i have a problem,i've done everything the same as you've done in the video but at the last step,when i finnished building instead of just "ArmorPaint" as shown in the video,mine it is "ArmorPaint.exe" and i can't open it. Do you have any idea why that happened and how can i solve the problem?

[@think-about-3]

Your armorpaint file is OK. The file name extensions are displayed for you, that's good. The armorpaint file is in the krom folder but doesn't start? Use the recommended script. Where the script can be found and how to use it is in the comments here. Get in touch if it doesn't work.

[@albertotummillo1539]

creating shaders returned me 8 errors in 2 files preventing me to progress with building. Anyone else with this issue? Solved? Anyway thanks for the tutorial

[@albertotummillo1539]

this is the output of the error Errors Files 6 ../../../base/Sources/NodeShader.ts:172 2 ../../../base/Sources/UIFiles.ts:8 Error: kfile did not call resolve, no project created.

[@duglife2230]

Same problem. Not a clue how to fix it.

[@emergencyrussell]

Same issue here. rip

[@blacksyrup2562]

I bought this software today and when I try to delete a brush stroke there is a weird dark and shiny gradient on the deleted edges. Do you know why this may be happening?

[@Destroyanad]

If you have no files in the core folder, you need to be on the v8 branch.

[@misseren]

When I try to run ArmorPaint.exe, a file named kinc.dmp is generated in the krom folder and I cannot run it

[@think-about-3]

This problem has been going on for a few weeks. Armorpaint.exe can only be started after 50-150 startup attempts. The only solution is to use a script. Where the script can be found and how to use it is described in detail here in the last comments.

[@misseren]

@@think-about-3 it worked thanks!

[@homegrownheroz]

Tried version 8 and 9. My armour core folders are still empty. What gives :/

[@think-about-3]

Unfortunately I have no explanation for this. Did you read my comment? -> *Current tips for compiling the program (2024-06-06)* And also the specified PDF file? Maybe you'll find something useful there. Version 0.8, for example, has been available for download from GitHub for a long time.

[@diamond-sk2ll]

all has gone well except for the fact that when i attempt to run it nothing happens

[@think-about-3]

Use the recommended script. All details can be found here in the last comments. 🙂 The second option: *Compile a stable version that doesn't cause problems.* Follow the normal instructions, but make a change to the git clone command: *...--recursive --branch 23.08 htt...* 🙂

[@RevFilmore]

Compiled, but doesn't start, cannot find the mentioned script. Where is it?

[@think-about-3]

That was my tip for version 1.0 alpha - 5 months ago.: I found this script on the github issue page (issue number 1678). /armory3d/armortools/issues/1678 Please note: This is a closed issue. The script is from "SiKo117". Please note: The script starts with "@" and ends with ")" I copied the script into a .txt file --> changed .txt to .bat --> copied the .bat file into the folder with the armorpaint.exe --> created a shortcut for the .bat file on my desktop With the script armorpaint starts with 1-4 clicks. Which version did you compile? Have you read my last comments here? Have you read “Current tips for compiling the program (2024-06-06)” yet?

[@RevFilmore]

@@think-about-3 I compiled yesterday's git pull (20th aug 2024) , so that might have newer code than 1.0a, come to think. I'll check out 1.0a exactly and retry.

[@GhettoWxzrd]

Followed the steps, and my folders didn't have a "V8" folder anywhere :( thanks anyways tho

[@think-about-3]

At the moment compiling 1.0 alpha is not possible. So we have to keep waiting. In addition, v8 has apparently been removed. So unpacking is no longer necessary. *Tip: Compiling 0.9 should work without any problems and is recommended at the moment.* *Please note the last comments.* 🙂

[@c_paputron9855]

@@think-about-3 Please send me the full command, i dont understand

[@think-about-3]

@@c_paputron9855 Please take a look at my post: *"Current tips for compiling the program (2024-06-06)"* The most important point is *5.* You can use the video but you have to change a command. If that doesn't work, there is more detailed information in my *PDF* -> *7.* It is also important to use the *old instructions* (23.08). This is in the PDF. I hope it works.

[@NicholasAfari-Mintah]

​@@think-about-3when i try do shaders it says error:kfile not found

[@think-about-3]

@@NicholasAfari-Mintah It looks like a file is missing to compile. This can happen if the cloning didn't work properly. Cloning the armortools folder must not abort with an error message. The armortools folder should be just under 4GB. *I would rename the existing armortools folder and restart again.* Compiling should work fine with the video. Be sure to take *the instructions for 23.08 + add “--branch 23.08”* to the git clone command. Further details are also available in the *PDF file.* I hope it works in the second attempt.

[@3DMVR]

bruh i did all the steps and it wont launch it compiled has the .exe and everythiing

[@think-about-3]

Use the recommended script. All details can be found here in the last comments. 🙂 The second option: *Compile a stable version that doesn't cause problems.* Follow the normal instructions, but make a change to the git clone command: *...--recursive --branch 23.08 htt...* 🙂

[@jan-p6u]

Nothing worked, spent 20gb for visual studio and armor paint kept crashing. Tried following the comments but just kept getting errors, thanks for wasting my time

[@think-about-3]

Cloning 0.9 (23.08) onto the PC should work without any problems. Cloning the 1.0 alpha hasn't worked for me for weeks. Yesterday it broke off for me 5 times. Have you already read my comment “Current tips for compiling the program (2024-06-06)”? The PDF file contains even more detailed instructions on how to get the program onto your PC without any problems. Try again, maybe it will work on the second attempt.

[@darkandarts227]

idk why you make it soo complex and dont put a link with the one you compiled

[@think-about-3]

Check out my last comment: points 5 and 7 And you are free to decide how you get the program onto your computer.

[@NicCrimson]

NVM forgot to switch to release I followed all the steps but it says 1 failed, how do I fix that? 1>LINK : warning LNK4098: defaultlib 'LIBCMT' conflicts with use of other libs; use /NODEFAULTLIB:library 1>C:\Users\Nic\armortools\armorpaint\build\x64\Debug\ArmorPaint.exe : fatal error LNK1319: 1354 mismatches detected

[@Gixorn]

So it now works when you switched to release?

[@kitcheru]

5:10 v8 monolith does not exist

[@think-about-3]

Check out the recent comments. You will find your question and the answer there. -> Compiling version 1.0 alpha has not been possible for several weeks. *So compiling version 0.9 is necessary (see point 5).* For this version, an addition must be added in the first step (git clone): "--branch 23.08". Then you actually get the v8, you can unpack it and compiling works. Please try again exactly according to the instructions for 0.9. Then it should work.

[@justanothernobody7142]

It's free but it's awful and buggy.

[@Ivan-bk9xs]

is it that much worse than blender texture paint?

[@justanothernobody7142]

@@Ivan-bk9xs The actual painting is better but everything else can now be mirrored in Blender with addons. I actually bought Amorpaint years ago because I wanted to support the developer and hoped it would turn into something good but the dev was more interested in making Android and IOS apps than improving the main software so it's made barely any progress in years. You're much better of looking at something like InstaMat or 3DCoatTextura. InstaMat is free too as long as you are solo and give attribution.