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February 27, 2021
Question

Brush Tool Length Limit

  • February 27, 2021
  • 4 replies
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When drawing with the paint brush tool it stops drawing after about 8 seconds. If i drawer fast or slow it only drawers for a short time. I timed it to find that it only draws for 8 seconds. If I then start drawing again it will draw longer but still stop after about 30 seconds.

4 replies

Beth29627370v5uf
Participant
February 20, 2026

Did you figure this out? I’m having the same issue

Anubhav M
Community Manager
Community Manager
February 20, 2026

Hello ​@Beth29627370v5uf 

 

I’m sorry to hear you’re having similar trouble with Illustrator. Could you confirm the version of the OS/Illustrator installed and share a brief screen recording of your workflow and the problem, so we can better assist you?

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Anubhav

Participant
May 13, 2025

2025 and still have this problem :<

 

Anubhav M
Community Manager
Community Manager
May 13, 2025

Hello @Nyctoph,

Would you mind sharing some more details, like the exact version of the OS/Illustrator, system config (CPU/GPU/Memory), and a screen recording of the problem (https://adobe.ly/458ojUB), so I can investigate this further?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Anubhav

Participant
November 12, 2021

Did you find an answer? I have something similar happening. It's not limited by time however; it seems like the distance my pen traveled is what determines it. I need help as I can't even make a hand signed name like this!

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 27, 2021

What kind of device are you using for drawing?

Does it work with a different device?

 

Also: which version and system?