CLIP STUDIO PAINT

What works

• Basic functionality such as using different brushes
• Pressure sensitivity works (see workaround)
• 3D materials work, along with posing

What does not

• CLIP STUDIO asset app doesn't seem to load

Workarounds

It crashes when the main window with the canvas starts to open. This can be fixed by opening Wine Configuration and on the Libraries tab, add msvcr100 it should work after that.

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To use a drawing tablet along with pressure sensitivity, go to File > Preferences and under the Tablet tab, put a check on Use mouse mode in setting of tablet driver option.

Pressure sensitivity should work after that.

What was not tested

• Saving and loading since it requires a license.
• Animation because I'm not familiar with how it works.
• Any of the online services.

Hardware tested

Graphics:

• GPU: Intel
• Driver: open source

Additional Comments

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