Writing a Focused Part Rework Request in Spine Workbench

The AI-generated cover shows a character reference and an isolated bracer as a concept. It is not a real before-and-after result or a promise about generated output.

“Improve this character” leaves the actual task unclear when only one part needs different artwork. A useful rework request starts with the selected part, describes the visible change and identifies what should remain. It gives you something concrete to review without turning a local repair into an entire character redesign.

This method follows the part rework flow in the Spine Workbench illustrated guide: review selected parts, the reference character and template atlas; describe the change; check the displayed cost before generating. The example below is a writing aid, not a tested result or a fixed model parameter.

Decide whether the artwork needs changing

• If the image is suitable but placement, orientation or scale is wrong, first inspect transforms and mirroring in the detail tools, then return to animation.
• If the contour or captured region is wrong, inspect the source-image selection workflow.
• If the artwork itself has the wrong material, color or decoration, consider part rework.

These observations can coexist. Record one specific issue, address it at the appropriate level and inspect the result before choosing another intervention. Repainting an image is not a substitute for establishing its correct placement.

Check the context before writing

In Spine Workbench, select the intended part and verify the selection. Review the character reference for appearance and the template atlas for the part's shape and connection context. Do not refer to a design sheet that is not actually present in the task.

Be careful with “left arm.” It can mean the character's own left arm or the part on the left side of the displayed image. Use the concrete part name shown in the interface where possible and confirm the selected object. Do not assume an ambiguous direction will be inferred correctly.

A brief needs four elements

1. Object: the selected part this request concerns.
2. Change: a visible property to alter, such as a material treatment or color.
3. Reference: which appearance features to follow and which template context constrains the shape.
4. Preservation: what should remain and which unrelated elements are outside the request.

Put the actual requested change first. A long generic demand for a high-quality character can obscure the local change you need.

Example: change a bracer's material

Suppose the forearm part is already selected and the actual character reference has teal cloth and a brown leather bracer. A scoped request could read:

Modify the selected forearm part: change the bracer from a metallic treatment to brown leather. Use the leather appearance in the current character reference for its color and texture, and preserve that reference's teal sleeve. Consider this part's outline and connection area in the current template atlas; do not add decoration covering the hand connection. Work only on the selected forearm part, without redesigning the head, torso or weapon.

The colors, materials and body part are conditions of this example. Replace them with what is actually present in your own inputs. If the relevant reference is absent, remove or rewrite references to its leather rather than leaving an instruction the model cannot resolve. Several changes should be stated separately so their requirements do not conflict.

Review the result at three levels

1. Artwork: did the requested property change, while the appearance that should remain still matches the brief?
2. Part boundary: are the outline and connection region usable? A satisfactory image with a poor selection may need the selection workflow next.
3. Animation: return to the same motion as the template and inspect connections and overlap. A good still image does not establish that motion is correct.

If the result is unsuitable, describe the observed difference before deciding on another attempt. Check current actions and costs each time; do not assume retries are free. If the issue is a weapon grip offset, follow the placement and orientation checklist before asking for new artwork.