Glyph | Sculpt Wheel Pro

How to Download & Use the Addon

1. Download the Addon
   • After purchasing, you will receive a download link for a file named Glyph.zip.
   • Save this .zip file to your computer in a place you can easily find it.
   • Important: Do not unzip or extract the file. Blender installs addons directly from the .zip.
2. Install in Blender
   • Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences.
   • Navigate to the Add-ons section.
   • Click the Install... button at the top.
   • Find and select the Glyph.zip file you downloaded, then click Install Add-on.
   • Search for "Glyph" in the add-ons list and enable it by clicking the checkbox.
3. How to Use It
   • Enter Sculpt Mode on any mesh object.
   • Press the Spacebar (default hotkey) to open the pie menu.
   • To customize settings, press N in the 3D Viewport to open the sidebar and look for the Glyph tab.

How to Change the Hotkey

1. Find the Hotkey Setting
   • In the sidebar (N-Panel), go to the main Glyph panel.
   • Look for the Activation Hotkey dropdown menu.
2. Select a New Key
   • Click the dropdown menu.
   • Choose your preferred key from the list.

The change is saved automatically and will take effect immediately.

How to Customize Brushes in the Pie

Easily rearrange, add, or remove any brush or tool directly on the pie menu using Edit Mode.

1. Enter Edit Mode
   • Activate the pie menu with your hotkey.
   • Click the settings icon that appears just below the center button to enter Edit Mode. (if there is no settings icon, you probably disabled it in n panel, wheel settings)
2. Manage Your Brushes
   • Move/Swap: Simply drag and drop any icon onto another slot to move or swap it.
   • Add: Click a + icon on an empty slot to open the assignment panel and choose a new tool.
   • Remove: Click the small X in the corner of an icon to clear that slot.
3. Exit Edit Mode
   • Click the settings icon again to exit.
   • Your new layout is saved automatically.

   

How to Add More Brushes

1. Increase the Number of Slices
   • In the sidebar (N-Panel), go to the main Glyph panel.
   • Increase the Stacks value to add more rings to the pie.
   • Open the Glyph > Wheel Settings panel to increase the Slices for any individual stack, creating more slots.
2. Assign a Brush to an Empty Slot
   • First, select a brush in Sculpt Mode to make it your active tool.
   • In the Wheel Settings panel, find an empty slice.
   • Click the Assign... button to place your active brush on that slice.

How to Change the Pie Menu Theme

You have three easy ways to customize the look and feel of your pie menu.

1. Randomize It (Quickest Method)
   • In the sidebar (N-Panel), go to Glyph > Preferences.
   • Click the Randomize! button to instantly generate a new theme.
   • Keep clicking until you find a style you like.
2. Load a Preset (Saved Themes)
   • Navigate to the Glyph > Presets & Save panel.
   • Select a theme from the Presets list and click the Load button below it.
   • You can also click Save New to store your own custom themes.
3. Manually Customize (Full Control)
   • Go to the Glyph > Preferences panel.
   • Here you can adjust everything, including Colors, Opacity, and Icon Effects.
   • Enable Visualize Pie at the top of the Glyph panel to see your changes live.

How to Change the Pie Background

1. Add a Background Image
   • In the sidebar (N-Panel), go to the Glyph > Presets & Save panel.
   • Click the Add Background button and select an image file from your computer. The addon will automatically copy and manage it for you.
2. Apply and Adjust
   • In the same panel, select your new image from the list.
   • Click the Use '[Image Name]' button that appears just below the list to apply it.
   • To adjust the transparency of the background, go to the Glyph > Preferences panel and change the Image Opacity slider.

How to Add a Custom Brush

First, Make sure your asset libraries are ready to use.

Select these brushes one by one, and assign them to the slices. 

you can use them now. but if you want to use their icons too, follow these:

After that:

Addon finds the icons by matching their names. They should be same.

How to Save & Use Presets

Creating and Saving a Preset

If you make changes to the pie menu, you must save them as a preset to keep them.

1. Customize Everything: Adjust all your colors, brushes, slice layouts, hotkeys, and other settings in the N-panel until the pie menu looks and feels exactly how you want it.
2. Save Your Work: Go to the Glyph > Presets panel and click the Save New button.
3. Name Your Preset: Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Minimal Dark" or "Creature Sculpting") and click OK.

Loading a Preset

1. Go to the Glyph > Presets panel.
2. Select the preset you want to use from the list.
3. Click the Load '[Preset Name]' button that appears below the list. Your entire pie menu configuration will be instantly updated.

Setting Your Startup Preset 

This is how you make your favorite setup load every time you open Blender.

1. In the Presets panel, under Startup Settings, click the Set Startup Preset button.
2. A list of all your saved presets will appear. Simply click on the one you want to use as your default.
3. The panel will now display Loads: '[Your Preset Name]', confirming your choice.

Resetting to Default

If you ever want to return to the addon's original, out-of-the-box settings, click the Reset to Addon Default button.

How to Update the Addon

1. Check for a New Version
   • Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Glyph.
   • Click the Check for Updates button.
   • If a new version is available, a Download Update button will appear.
2. Download and Install
   • Click Download Update to go to the product page and download the new .zip file.
   • To install it correctly in Blender, follow these steps:
     1. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
     2. Search for Glyph | Sculpt Wheel Pro and remove the old version.
     3. Important: Completely close and restart Blender.
     4. Return to Preferences > Add-ons, click Install..., and select the new .zip file.
     5. Enable the addon. Your settings and presets will be loaded automatically.

Glyph | Sculpt Wheel Pro - Troubleshooting Guide

Problem 1: The Pie Menu Doesn't Appear When I Press the Hotkey

This is the most common issue and can have several causes.

Solution 1: Basic Checks

1. Are you in Sculpt Mode? Glyph is designed specifically for Sculpt Mode. It will not activate in Object Mode, Edit Mode, etc.
2. Check Your Hotkey: Go to the 3D Viewport and press the N key to open the sidebar. Find the Glyph tab. At the top of the panel, you will see a dropdown for "Activation Hotkey". Make sure this is set to the key you are actually pressing.
3. Check for Keymap Conflicts: Another addon or a custom keymap might be using the same hotkey.
   • Go to Edit > Preferences > Keymap.
   • In the search bar at the top, type the name of the hotkey (e.g., "Space").
   • Look through the list to see if another action under "Sculpt" or "3D View (Global)" is using the exact same key. If so, you will need to change either that keymap or the activation key in the Glyph panel.

Solution 2: Restart and Refresh

1. Restart Blender: This is the single most effective solution. A restart clears temporary data and forces Blender to reload all resources correctly.
2. Disable and Re-enable the Addon:
   • Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
   • Find "Glyph | Sculpt Wheel Pro" in the list.
   • Uncheck the box next to its name to disable it.
   • Check the box again to re-enable it. This forces the addon's registration code to run again.

Problem 2: Text is Missing, Looks Like Squares, or is Invisible

This indicates that the custom font file used by the addon could not be loaded correctly.

Solution 1: Restart Blender

• Blender's font cache can sometimes fail to update when an addon is first installed or updated. Restarting Blender is the most reliable way to fix this.

Solution 2: Reinstall the Addon

• If restarting doesn't work, the font file (Roboto-Bold.ttf) might be missing or corrupted. A clean reinstall will fix this.
  1. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
  2. Find Glyph and click the "Remove" button.
  3. Restart Blender.
  4. Reinstall the addon from the .zip file.

Solution 3: Check Colors (for Invisible Text)

• If the pie menu appears but the text is just gone, you might have accidentally set a text color to be fully transparent or the same color as the background.
• Go to N-Panel > Glyph > Preferences > Colors. Check the colors for your slices, center button, etc.
• The text color is automatically calculated to contrast with its background, but extreme settings can cause issues. A good test is to go to N-Panel > Glyph > Presets and click "Reset to Addon Default". If the text reappears, the issue was with your color settings.

Problem 3: Icons Look Blurry, are Missing, or Show a "Not Found" Image

This usually relates to the thumbnail cache or file paths.

Solution 1: Use the Refresh Button

• Go to the N-Panel > Glyph > Thumbnail Manager.
• Click the "Refresh Lists" button. This forces the addon to clear its cache and re-scan the thumbnail folders, loading all available images.

Solution 2: Check File Names

• The addon matches icons based on their filenames (e.g., the "Draw" brush looks for Draw.png, Draw.jpg, etc.). If you have renamed a custom thumbnail file, you will need to re-assign it in the N-Panel > Glyph > Wheel Settings.

Problem 4: The Brush Outline (Cursor) Disappears and Doesn't Come Back

This can happen if Blender or the addon closes unexpectedly while the pie menu is open.

Solution 1: The Easiest Fix

• Simply open and close the Glyph pie menu one more time. The addon is designed to restore the brush outline's visibility every time it closes cleanly.

Solution 2: Manual Restore

• If the above doesn't work, you can manually re-enable it. At the top of the 3D Viewport in Sculpt Mode, find the "Show Brush" checkbox (its icon is a circle with a dotted outline). Make sure it is checked.

Problem 5: "Pillow library not found" error appears when adding a thumbnail.

This means a required Python library for image processing is missing from your Blender installation. This is common with daily builds or brand new versions of Blender.

Solution: Use the Built-in Installer

1. Go to the N-Panel > Glyph > Thumbnail Manager.
2. Click the "Add Custom" button.
3. In the dialog that appears, you will see the error message along with a button labeled "Try to Install Pillow". Click it.
4. The addon will attempt to download and install the library automatically. This requires an internet connection.
5. If it fails with a "Permission Error", you may need to close Blender and run it as an Administrator just once, then try the installation again.

Problem 6: “Texts are not visible in wheel” 

This happens when you change the theme of Blender. Deactivate and Activating the addon will solve this issue. 

1. Go to Edit > Preferences > Addon
2. Deactivate the Glyph. and Activate it again.
3. Test it out. if Texts are still not visible, reinstall it. issue will 99% solved.

Still Having Trouble? Contact Support

If you have followed all the steps above and are still experiencing issues, please don't hesitate to reach out.

1. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
2. Find Glyph and expand its preferences.
3. Click the "Contact Support" button to be taken to the product page where you can get help.

Please provide as much detail as possible, including:

• Your Blender version (e.g., 4.5.1).
• Your operating system (e.g., Windows 11).
• A description of the problem and what you were doing when it occurred.
• Any error messages you see in the Blender console (Window > Toggle System Console).

Thank you for using Glyph