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David_Jacklin
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March 10, 2021
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P: Pen Tool Not Working as it should

  • March 10, 2021
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I have just updated Photoshop to v22.3 (10 March 2021). When I try to use the Pen Tool it puts the nodes in but doesn't create a linking line. I have closed everything and re-started my PC but the error still there. I've been trying to find a way to report this to Adobe but this is the only feedback area I can find. I have been using Photoshop for over 20 years and using the Pen Tool all that time. I need to complete a job but I'm now stuck as I need this tool.

 

Can I uninstall this update?

 

Anyone else having this problem?

 

Do Adobe monitor this feed?

    Correct answer nikunj.m

    Hi,

     

    We're happy to announce the release of Photoshop 22.4 which should include the fix for this issue. To update Photoshop to the latest version, you can check: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/creative-cloud-updates.html

     

    For information on other issues fixed with this update, please check: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/fixed-issues.html

     

    Regards,

    Nikunj

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 21, 2021

    You do not need to work on the Work Path, you just need to keep a work path in the path list. Once there is a work path, you can add paths with + and work on them normally. If you open a file with existing named paths, just click in the image with the pen tool with no paths selected to create a *dummy* work path, and you can then edit any existing named paths. 

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 20, 2021

    There always has to be one attack in every thread. 

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 20, 2021

    Jumping on the bandwagon. Upgraded to 22.3.1 on a Mac and still the same problem. Only way to start a new connected vector path is to start with a Work Path. I start back with Path 1 and can only get new unconnected points - no bezier curves, no point-to-point connection. 

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 19, 2021

    Let’s hope for 22.3.2 … 

    In the meantime back to the work-around. 

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    Maxal Tamor
    Known Participant
    April 19, 2021

    The problem persists with 22.3.1...
    It worked for 10 minutes, then returned to the previous erroneous behavior.

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    Lawrence R
    Known Participant
    April 19, 2021

    Hi The latest version of Photoshop 22.3.1 the pen tool now works I have just tried it on my windows 10

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    Ozzie Ciliberti
    Participating Frequently
    April 19, 2021

    Thanks for the update...... I just downloaded the latest version 22.3.1 and it looks like everything is back to normal and works fine

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 19, 2021

    As has been mentioned several times in the last month. 

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 19, 2021

    Making a blank 'working path' allows you to connect your points again in the path you saved.  Appears the app just needs a live working path to be recognized. Just verified on 22.3.

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 16, 2021

    It seems it is predictable and it appears if there is NO Work Path. 

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