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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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    Roberto Tartaglione
    Roberto Tartaglione
    Participating Frequently
    April 16, 2021

    Same for me, just updated to 22.3.1 but the bug is still there...

    The issue is random but generally it appears after the 3rd  clipping path.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 16, 2021

    Yep - I updated to 22.3.1 yesterday but still no good! Have reverted to previous version for now.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 16, 2021

    C'mon Adobe! Sort it out! This pen tool issue has still not been fixed, even after installing a new update just this morning

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

    And again: 

    Maintain a Work Path, then you can work on named Paths as expected. 

    Nukefactory
    Nukefactory
    Participating Frequently
    April 16, 2021

    Since at least the last couple of versions of PS CC macOS (currently 22.3.1), the pen tool has been unable to draw paths on a labelled Path layer.

    In the Paths panel, if you use the 'New Path' button [+] to create a new path (Path 1) and attempt to draw a path into it, the pen tool will only place points; nothing is connected. Pathfinder operations (merge, intersect etc) are also not working.

    Pen tool only creates points in named path (Path 1)

    If using the Pen Tool without first creating a new path, the default Work Path is created and this still functions normally. If the Work Path is converted into a named path, then the same problem occurs again - nothing new can be added as the pen tool will only place points.

    Pen tool will create connected path only on 'Work Path'
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 15, 2021

    Thanks, @kerrymaxwell that WAS the tip of the day.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 15, 2021

    No, you can still work on named paths, as long as there is a work path present. Create a work path, and leave it in the path list, then you can create a many new paths as you like and work on them normally. There is no need to revert to an earlier version.

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    Ozzie Ciliberti
    Participating Frequently
    April 15, 2021

    Thanks again...much appreciated

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 15, 2021

    Something I just noticed is that if you go back into a completed and re-named path, it will show the bug again. So I guess the moral of the story is either back-date to earlier version of PS until this bug is fixed OR make sure your path is 100% complete and needs no further edits before you re-name it.

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    Ozzie Ciliberti
    Participating Frequently
    April 15, 2021

    Thanks
    I'll give it a shot.... right now I have down graded PS and it works perfectly!

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