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December 17, 2023

P: PS Beta 25.4: Pen tool: Option/Alt shortcut key

  • December 17, 2023
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I have encountered some difficulties with the pen tool in Photoshop 25.4. Since the latest update, the pen tool does not work as it should. For instance, when I try to remove an anchor point, the convert point tool does not switch on automatically. Also, the eyedropper tool appear when i press ALT button. These problems are affecting my workflow and productivity. I would appreciate any assistance or guidance on how to resolve this error. Thank you for your time and attention.

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Participating Frequently
January 5, 2024

Hi. I can't use the latest versions of Photoshop because the hand tool doesn't work correctly. The last stable version I have is 24.0.
I used to work in the beta version, which is also not perfect, but more convenient for me. I updated the beta version to 25.4, and here it is impossible to use the pen, because when I press alt, instead of adjusting the curve, the eyedropper is turned on.
I beg you to fix this, please.

Participating Frequently
January 5, 2024

As of today, updated to the latest version and got this unwelcome bug. Having to switch to main branch until this is fixed.

Participant
January 4, 2024

Na versão 25.4 tá acontecendo um erro ao utilizar a caneta, após fazer um ponto e clicar na tecla ALT para ajustar a direção o programa está ativando o Conta-Gostas. Outro problema é que também não está dando para arrastar um objeto (imagens, textos, etc...) de um documento para o outro.

minhas configs:
i3 911f
gtx 1650 supper

16gb RAM

jane-e
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 3, 2024

 

@Soham34390521nycc wrote: I am using the latest Photoshop Beta Version. Recently I am noticing that the pen tool is not toggling to convert tool using the alt key.  .... Please help me solve this.

 

 

This is a known bug in the beta version and Adobe is aware. The beta version is for finding and reporting bugs to the product team. The fix is to use the released version.

 

Jane

Participant
January 3, 2024

I am using the latest Photoshop Beta Version. Recently I am noticing that the pen tool is not toggling to convert tool using the alt key.  I dont know what is the reason. I tried reinstalling photoshop Beta. But didnt help. Please help me solve this.

 

Trevor.Dennis
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 3, 2024

Jane, that's the famous dollar mountain from Breaking Bad.

jane-e
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 2, 2024

 

@Trevor.Dennis wrote: If I had a dollar...

 

Trevor, those don't look like US dollar bills. Are they NZ?

 

Jane

Participant
January 2, 2024

The option key is not working to modify the handles on the pen tool. It works if I press the option key as I draw a point, but if I want to go back and adjust the handle, the opton key turns the tool into eyedropper tool. It also will not work to close a path. It just turns into the eyedropper tool. I use the pen tool a lot and because of this bug, I had to stop using this version of Beta. 

Trevor.Dennis
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 2, 2024

It's a known issue with the current beta version, and is making this version unusable IMO.  We can use the full release version while waiting for a fix.

Participant
January 2, 2024

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a recent issue I have encountered with the Photoshop beta (version 25.4) after a recent update.

five days ago, I updated to the latest version of the Photoshop beta, and since then, I have been experiencing a problem specifically related to the functionality of the pen tool. Before this update, I could press and hold the 'Alt' key to individually manipulate a handle in the desired direction.

However, after the update to version 25.4, I noticed that when I hold the 'Alt' key while using the pen tool, the software now displays the eyedropper tool instead of the usual icon for dragging handles. This behavior is inconsistent with the previous functionality.

Trevor.Dennis
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 2, 2024

Yes, this is a known issue.  We can use the full version while waiting for a fix.

Participant
January 2, 2024

When using the pen tool and holding option (mac) for snapping it enables the colour picker instead so you are nable to snap, which kind of renders the pen tool useless. Please fix asap

Trevor.Dennis
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 2, 2024

If I had a dollar for every thread that has reported this...