P: Pen Tool Not Working as it should

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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?

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nikunj.mCorrect answer

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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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rolfdim

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just installed new OSx and Photoshop update, continued job where path is required and now when i start new path it just makes 1 point, when i click next point it doesn't connect both points but makes new path with every click instead of connecting all point making a path, which is obvious a bug. Also happens when i want to continue or add to existing paths. Checked it many times, restarted both software and hardware still is there. When i switch from path to shape mode it works fine, that delete shape because i need path and back to path mode it suddenly works ok again until i want to start new path. Please fix this asap i have work to do.

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c.pfaffenbichler

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I work on Mac, so it seems very well possible that Windows users are unaffected by this issue.

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davescm

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Is this a Mac only issue - it appears to work on Windows 10?

Dave

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c.pfaffenbichler

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OK, seems to be connected to the existence of a Work Path … if one exists the Pen Tool seems to behave as intended.

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c.pfaffenbichler

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Possible Workaround: Create the Path before using the Pen Tool.

Edit: Sorry, I cannot reproduce this workaround reliably anymore, may have been a fluke or an error on my side.

Edit 2: The existence of a Work Path seems to make the difference when working on regular Paths.

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c.pfaffenbichler

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Do Adobe monitor this feed?

Yes, this page is officially being monitored.

I think with a bugs like this one there is a decent chance that it might be addressed within one or two dot-releases (which might mean some weeks or months), but there are no guarantees.