Can't install plug-in/Python…

ArtGrootfontein · December 3, 2020, 3:24pm

I am sorry to bother you guys again… I sincerely tried to fix this problem by myself before asking you some help.

Ii would like to use these 2 extensions :

https://github.com/mekkablue/System7Shadow
https://github.com/mekkablue/Shadow

So I installed them via the plugin manager, and then Glyphs told me I need to install Python.
So I did from the official website.

Now when I open the Glyphs app, a pop-up opens and says : Python installation needs this missing module : « PyObjcC » You can install « pip3 install pyobjc » in the Terminal or using the Python module from the plugin manager.

So I looked for this module in the plugin manager, but I don’t find it, and when I typed « pip3 install pyobjc » in the Terminal, it says « command not found »

Does someone know how to find a solution ?

kemie · December 3, 2020, 3:36pm

try going into preferences/addons and change the python version to the one glyphs installed. That fixed it for me.

ArtGrootfontein · December 3, 2020, 4:01pm

YOU ARE RIGHT @kemie !
Thanks !

typeler · December 15, 2020, 6:02pm

Just wanted to chime in here too. I wasn’t even using the extensions you mentioned and I still got that warning every time I launched the app.

You’re right, going into Glyphs 3 preferences / addons and switching to Glyphs python made it all better. I had previously installed plugins that weren’t showing up (Red Arrows, Smart Plumblines) and now it’s all good.

Thanks, Forums

jimparrillo · January 12, 2021, 12:33pm

Just chiming in also to add a little more info for anyone else also experiencing this issue and adding a sceenshot.

Glyphs > Preferences > Addons is NOT the same as the “Plugin Manager” which is located at Window > Plugin Manager. For some reason I was getting those two things connected and confused.

witecross · March 22, 2021, 8:35pm

It looks like I cannot find this Python version for Glyphs, but in the Modules it’s installed.
Can anyone help?

George_Thomas · March 22, 2021, 8:46pm

The one you want should have Glyphs inside the parentheses instead of Python.org.

witecross · March 22, 2021, 8:48pm

I just have one option inside the parentheses. How to have that one with Glyphs?

FlorianPircher · March 22, 2021, 8:55pm

Restart Glyphs. Then it should be available.

jasonc · April 12, 2021, 1:46pm

i hate to keep adding to this thread, but I just installed Glyphs 3 and now the only options in Preferences>AddOns is 3.7.3 (Homebrew), no option with Glyphs in the parens, no matter how many times i restart.
Perhaps because I had versions of Python 3 and an older 2 installed on my system? But it doesnt look like glyphs installed one?

FlorianPircher · April 12, 2021, 2:03pm

The “(Glyphs)” Python version is only available as an option if you have installed Python from the Plugin Manager. Go to Window → Plugin Manager → Modules and install Python. Relaunch Glyphs for the installation to complete. Now select the “(Glyphs)” version in the preferences and relaunch Glyphs again to load the new Python version.

jasonc · April 12, 2021, 2:16pm

thanks, i knew it was something silly I (didn’t) do, just couldn’t figure out which one.

AdamP · June 11, 2021, 11:39am

I’m new to the forum so pardon me If I put this comment in the wrong place.

I had similar issues when installing Python. I had no option to select the python version from the Add Ons dialog window. After about 4 hours of trying various things my solution came from Uninstalling Glyphs Mini.

I uninstalled Glyphs Mini, restarted Glyphs and Python was running!

Thought this might help someone.

GeorgSeifert · June 11, 2021, 3:38pm

Glyphs Mini has nothing to do with this. There was something happening at the same time.

JBOY · February 10, 2022, 8:04am

Hi.
I still have problem with this one.

Tried…
Restart Glyphs & Computer → No change❌
Adding (all) Python Modules →No change❌
Update to the latest MacOS →No change❌

versions
Glyphs version [3.0.4] (latest)
MacOS version [Monterey 12.2] (latest)

Sorry for the Japanese UI.
Still I can’t find a solution.
please help me.

mekkablue · February 10, 2022, 9:52am

Sometimes, the Python module does not install properly (probably a timeout problem, the connection to the server was probably not fast enough). What I do in this case:

Script > Open Scripts Folder
Navigate to Repositories → GlyphsPythonPlugin, keep this folder open.
Window > Plugin Manager > Modules: Uninstall and reinstall the Python module.
Wait a little bit and watch the GlyphsPythonPlugin folder. If nothing happens, repeat 3.

You should see this in the GlyphsPythonPlugin folder:

In my experience, I usually get it after two or three rounds.

JBOY · February 10, 2022, 11:25am

@mekkablue
You are real genius.

It worked with that way.
thank you so much!
Now I can work with my new type design!