P: Pen Tool Not Working as it should

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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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c.pfaffenbichler

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just keeping everything as a "work path"

Not everything, just keep a Work Path.

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FeedbackCommunityMember

Inspiring

The workaround - just keeping everything as a "work path" seems to work, but I can't figure out why Adobe rushes these updates against imaginary timelines... No one cares about "the drop" we only care about stability. New features are nice, but many are generations away from being adopted in any serious fashion by pro and power users. Also, Photoshop doesn't exist in a vacuum... Changing something as critical as Transform, but not adopting that change across the entire suite of programs is just frustrating.... Yeah, I know you can change it in preferences, but it still ate up a couple of hours researching what the problem was...

c.pfaffenbichler

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… maintain a work path and working on named paths should function as expected.

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Inspiring

I have found that if I stop, save and reopen the issue goes away for a brief period of time. I have a feeling its the new OS.. my laptop at home hasn't had any issues pathing and is an older macbook pro.

PECourtejoie

Community Expert

Yes, to be able to work, you need a working path, merging with the main thread on the issue.

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Inspiring

and it is still happening. Trying to create a path around an object and it continues to stop working. On a new iMac 2020 Intel chip, running OS Big Sur version 11.2.3 - I have used this program for over 20 years and know its not a traditional function. I've reset the tool, closed and opened Photoshop. Restarted the computer. I am using a wireless bluetooth apple mouse, apple keyboard.

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Inspiring

I am having the same issue, any word when an update will be released?

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dennisfE6

Participating Frequently

Thank You. I now understand. Obviously this bug is a workflow slowdown

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

See the screen recording: