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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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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 22, 2021

    That seems unnecessary. 

    Just create a Work Path and then select the existing Path and work on that – as long as a Work Path exists working on named Paths should work as expected. 

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 22, 2021

    Thanks for the work around. It still slowing me down because if I want to edit an existing path I have to copy it onto a work path then rename it. I wish Adobe would test the bread and butter tools so at least we can still work and not problem solve! 

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 17, 2021

    Same problem!!! I hope there is a fix soon!

    ReneDamkot
    ReneDamkot
    Inspiring
    March 17, 2021

    Copy from my post here

    There's another (new) issue with paths: I cannot create a path unless I first switch from shape to path and back. Otherwise I just get a bunch of unconnected path components.

    Screencast of the issue (100% repeatable every time on my machine).

    Dropbox link to screencast

    Also, it seems to me that I see a lot more spinning beachball when using the latest version PS CC instead of 2019 but, since I need to get work done, I haven't been using 2021 a lot… 

    Back to PS CC 2019 for me, I guess. Again.

    OSX 10.14.6

    Mac Pro (Mid 2010)

    3,33 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon

    48 GB 1333 MHz DDR3

    AMD Radeon HD 7970 3 GB

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 17, 2021

    On mac 23.3, creating a dummy Work Path seems a simpler workaround than reverting to a previous version.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 17, 2021

    Making a dummy Work Path seems to be a workaround.

    PECourtejoie
    Community Expert
    PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 17, 2021

    Hi, I removed the accepted answer as it is a workaround, while the current version seems to have a bug that might need to be addressed.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 17, 2021

    *Stuart Reeves 

    I thought I was going to chuck my computer out the window. I burned a whole afternoon thinking I was doing something wrong, so frustrating.  Thanks for posting!!!

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 17, 2021

    Phew! glad I found this post. I was going crazy, checked all my settings, deleted preferences, wondered what I was doing wrong... rolled back to 22.2 🙂 

    Look forward to the fix. thanks

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 17, 2021

    Work-around: Maintain Work Path while working on named Paths. 

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