When importing PSD using Tag, layers don't go to folders

wpw1221

I'm not sure if this is a bug, but when I import files from PSD into Spine, most of the time, my tags work very well. However, there's one issue: When I place several groups and layers under a group named [folder], if one layer has a clipping mask(like the image I uploaded), it doesn't get placed into the corresponding folder but instead goes directly into the root folder. I need to manually add the [folder] tag to the file name again to make it work. I'm using clipping masks to produce mask textures, so every image will have a duplicated image with a clipping mask. It would be very convenient if they could automatically go into the source image's folder. 🙂

Spinebot

It seems that the issue you're experiencing with clipping masks and the [folder] tag in PSD imports is known. Currently, the Spine PSD importer requires that layers involved in clipping masks be contained within a [merge] group to be processed correctly. This means that if you have layers with clipping masks, you should place them in a group with [merge] in the name to ensure they are merged and imported correctly.

Here's a step-by-step solution:

Group Layers with Clipping Masks: Place all layers that use clipping masks into a group.
Add [merge] Tag: Rename the group to include [merge] in its name. This will ensure that the layers are merged into a single PNG file.
Use [folder] Tag: Ensure that the parent group or the relevant group has the [folder] tag to place the merged PNG into the correct folder.

For example:

- [folder:MyFolder]
  - [merge] ClippingGroup
    - BaseLayer
    - ClippingMaskLayer

This setup will ensure that the ClippingGroup is merged into a single PNG and placed inside MyFolder.

If you follow these steps and still encounter issues, it might be a good idea to double-check the layer organization and tags in your PSD file. If the problem persists, it could be a bug or a limitation that might need further investigation.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the discussions on the Esoteric Software forum:

I hope this helps resolve your issue!

wpw1221

Spinebot thanks bot, it works 🙂