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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
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    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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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    Mar 11, 2021 2:13 PM UTC

    Same issue here on a Mac, I went back to 22.2

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    davidt3027049
    davidt3027049
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    Mar 11, 2021 12:23 PM UTC

    Im having this problem to on Windows 10 pro v2004

    Went back to 22.2. no problem there.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    Mar 11, 2021 11:06 AM UTC

    I'm experiencing the same problem with photoshop after the update to 22.3 version.

    I'm working on windows.

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    davidt3027049
    davidt3027049
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    Mar 11, 2021 11:03 AM UTC

    Just updated my photoshop to v22.3 and started using the path tool.

    Noticed that if i renamed the path layer from its original name ”work path” (Arbetsbana in my Swedish version) to lets say 1 or 2 the path points i made after would no longer connect. If i rename the layer back to Work path/Arbetsbana the points will be able to connect normally again .

    Is this a known bug?

    Edit: Reverted back to 22.2. Problem does not exist in 22.2

    Windows 10 pro v2004

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    Mar 11, 2021 6:43 AM UTC

    Does maintaining an unneeded Work Path make a difference? 

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    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
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    Mar 10, 2021 9:56 PM UTC

    Agreed once a path is saved or copied -re-editing is a car crash

    Dave

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    davescm
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    Mar 10, 2021 9:55 PM UTC

    Correction to my previous post. If the path is saved or copied then re-editing is a mess. Yes the issues does affect Windows.

    Dave

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    Earth Oliver
    Earth Oliver
    Legend
    Mar 10, 2021 6:08 PM UTC

    Yes, this is a HUGE issue for those of us who depend on making dozens, if not hundreds of paths per day. 

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    Mar 10, 2021 4:42 PM UTC

    Having the same issue. You need a 'work path' before the pen tool works as intended on other paths.

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    David_JacklinAuthor
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    Mar 10, 2021 2:47 PM UTC

    No I am working on a Windows 10 machine and I have this problem. I'm definitely going back to the previous version now. The work arounds don't work every time and I don't have time to keep getting stuck...

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