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David_Jacklin
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Mar 10, 2021 10:43 AM UTC
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P: Pen Tool Not Working as it should

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?

    nikunj.m
    nikunj.mCorrect answer
    Legend
    May 13, 2021 3:39 PM UTC

    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
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    Mar 22, 2021 11:26 AM UTC

    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
    Mar 22, 2021 11:19 AM UTC

    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
    Mar 17, 2021 8:18 PM UTC

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

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    ReneDamkot
    ReneDamkot
    Inspiring
    Mar 17, 2021 5:17 PM UTC

    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
    Mar 17, 2021 4:43 PM UTC

    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
    Mar 17, 2021 4:42 PM UTC

    Making a dummy Work Path seems to be a workaround.

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    PECourtejoie
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    PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
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    Mar 17, 2021 2:35 PM UTC

    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
    Mar 17, 2021 1:39 PM UTC

    *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
    Mar 17, 2021 1:11 PM UTC

    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

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    Mar 17, 2021 7:20 AM UTC

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

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