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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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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 11, 2021

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

    davidt3027049
    davidt3027049
    Participating Frequently
    March 11, 2021

    Im having this problem to on Windows 10 pro v2004

    Went back to 22.2. no problem there.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 11, 2021

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

    I'm working on windows.

    davidt3027049
    davidt3027049
    Participating Frequently
    March 11, 2021

    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

    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 11, 2021

    Does maintaining an unneeded Work Path make a difference? 

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 10, 2021

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

    Dave

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 10, 2021

    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

    Earth Oliver
    Earth Oliver
    Legend
    March 10, 2021

    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
    March 10, 2021

    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
    Participant
    March 10, 2021

    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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