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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

338 replies

Fasih K.
Inspiring
April 9, 2021

I guess the PS development will fix everything in the next release v23

c.pfaffenbichler
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 9, 2021

At the top of the page there is an »acknowledged« mark. 

Inspiring
April 9, 2021

Thank you SO much! That feature was killing my vibe. 

And yes, I hope these 'coming soon' issues are addressed. 

Inspiring
April 9, 2021

In a post I made about guides lagging when dragged, an Adobe employee responded it would be fixed in an update coming soon, so I'm hoping the path issues are addressed as well. As to what *coming soon* actually means, we shall see.

Inspiring
April 9, 2021

To create a work path, just click in the image with the pen tool while no paths are selected. As for the white ring, that is a Windows setting:

REMOVE WINDOWS' CIRCLE "PEN & TOUCH" FEATURE

Inspiring
April 8, 2021

Anyone know if Adobe is addressing this issue?

Inspiring
April 8, 2021

What’s the best way to create a new Work Path? It used to not be necessary for this basic operation/task. I would just create a new path with pen tool and then use vector mask on corresponding layer.

Any insight as to why Wacom pen tool creates a white ring on screen when pressed? I may have to call my IT dept for new Comp or just request a Mac.

Inspiring
April 8, 2021

Copy / Paste the existing path and work on the new one

c.pfaffenbichler
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 8, 2021

-Can't create a closed path to use vector mask

Did you maintain a Work Path while working on the Vector Mask? 

Could you post screenshots including the pertinent Panels? 

Inspiring
April 8, 2021

I've been having major issues with the Pen tool, creating paths, dragging control points, etc. using PS in conjunction with Wacom Intuos Pro tablet. 

This is my work desktop that runs Windows 10. Issues started happening this year.

-My Wacom tablet pen when pressed creates a white ring on screen...super glitchy

-I'm unable to select multiple points and drag them with tablet pen. Instead, have to use the arrow keys to move a group of points.

-Can't create a closed path to use vector mask

This is driving me absolutely insane.

It's preventing me from getting my work done efficiently.

Adobe, WTF?