CLIP STUDIO PAINT

What works

• All functions not requiring Clip Studio Assets Login
• Manual Import/Management of Assets/Materials in Paint 
  • note this is not the launcher
  • attempting to download assets in paint will result in opening the main asset page in the launcher but it will not enable downloads or login
• Story/Page/Comic management and import/export
• Animation management, timeline and import/export
• Clip Studio 3D Material Modeler 
  • separate download and installation but must be in the same wineprefix to function with CSP

What does not

• Clip Studio Account Login
  • will default return error that email/password are incorrect (regardless of being correct)
• Clip Studio Asset Management
  • will default return error that paint requires update (regardless of being latest version)
• Clip Studio Services/Publishing/News
  • will default return error that paint requires update (regardless of being latest version)

Workarounds

• To fix crashing on startup/blackscreen:
  • install latest dxvk
  • install corefonts
  • winecfg version windows must be 7 or 8.1 despite CSP requirements being win10
• License Registration 
  • install version 1.5.4 or 1.9.11 available at https://www.clipstudio.net/en/oldversion/
    • search for offline/manual registration in the clip studio launcher and complete the license registration via the provided webpage address
      • follow any links for issues with (device limit amount reached) to deactivate other licenses if needed.
      • completely close all clip studio programs once accomplished
  • install/upgrade to version 11.06
    • use winetricks to ensure you're in the correct prefix
      • select 'run uninstaller' to open the add/remove programs gui
      • locate the installer and run
    • launch the program and you'll be prompted with another manual license registration 
      • the prompt only launches if you're 'upgrading' from a previous licensed version. otherwise CSP will insist you use the log-in that currently doesn't function.
      • follow the license registration via the provided webpage address
• To fix pen pressure
  • In File > Preferences > Tablet
    • Enable "Use mouse mode in setting of tablet driver"
• To fix modifier keys sometimes sticking when using a tablet
  • In File > Modifier Key Settings
    • Use "Common settings"
• To fix 'lost focus' from using shortcuts (ctrl+z then tablet doesn't want to draw)
  • tap pen on window title or min/max program

What was not tested

Any function that requires login on Clip Studios service.

Hardware tested

Graphics:

• GPU: AMD
• Driver: open source

Additional Comments

1. Previously news/updates would connect/populate on the Clip Studio launcher with iframes and wininet (ver6.6 and lower) now it crashes the launcher. If you have them enabled from before updating wine and suddenly can't use CSP consider removing them from the winecfg.
2. CSP will also sometimes freeze or crash when attempting to use fonts available on the system but not installed to the prefix.

This workaround is no longer needed post version 1.11.8 as turning off the internet connection will create a link for offline registration at the bottom of the submission window.

This how-to application installation and license registration workaround assumes the user has already installed wine and winetricks. 

If you are familiar with the command line feel free to disregard mentions of using the GUI.

1. Install version 1.5.4 or 1.9.11 (do not use 1.10.12 as it also requires this step) available on Clip Studios official older version download page.
   • Launch the winetricks GUI to create a new 64bit prefix or ensure you're in the correct 64bit prefix. DO NOT run the installer .exe by double clicking and launching with wine. Doing so will place the program in the default wine prefix. You do not want Clip Studio in the default wine prefix.
   • In the winetricks GUI select 'run uninstaller' to open add/remove programs. Click on the install button and run the installer .exe for 1.5.4 or 1.9.11
   • Close the winetricks GUI and launch Clip Studio 
   • Search for offline/manual registration in the Clip Studio launcher by clicking on the gear icon and locating the license/registration option in the drop down menu.
   • Complete the license registration via the provided web page address link, account log-in and serial number confirmation.
   • Follow any web page links for issues with (device limit amount reached) to deactivate other licenses if needed.
   • Completely close all Clip Studio programs once finished!
2. Install/upgrade to the latest download version of Clip Studio
   • Launch the winetricks GUI again and select the prefix you installed Clip Studio in.
   • In the winetricks GUI select 'run uninstaller' to open add/remove programs. Click on the install button and run the installer .exe for the latest download version.
   • Close the winetricks GUI and launch Clip Studio. Clip Studio will ask for you to wait a moment while it attempts to connect to the internet to check the registration.
   • You will then be prompted with another manual license registration.
   • The prompt only launches if you're upgrading from a previous licensed version. Otherwise Clip Studio will insist you use the account log-in that currently doesn't function and thus prevents license registration. 
   • You are still able to use the Free version and Free Pro/EX trial for 3 months regardless of registration.
   • Complete the license registration via the provided web page address link, account log-in and serial number confirmation.
   • Follow any web page links for issues with (device limit amount reached) to deactivate other licenses if needed.
3. Repeat step 2 for future updates/upgrades