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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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    JokingJ
    Participating Frequently
    May 17, 2021

    So just out of curiosity, what prompted the seemingly sudden decision to fix a two-month old bug (albeit a major one) affecting a pretty essential path-related tool in Photoshop?

    I've been told (repeatedly) that this specific thread/forum isn't the proper place to air grievances about ongoing issues, however, anecdotally I saw that this thread gained a lot more "squeaky wheels" in the past two weeks, and suddenly we get a "hey all, we fixed it."

    So, is it useful/helpful to have people weigh in weeks/months on from the initial report saying "hey, this still isn't working," or is there a better place to convey that info/dissatisfaction?

    zebra7228140
    zebra7228140
    Inspiring
    May 13, 2021

    Thank you Adobe for the latest update - the pen tool works again as it should.

    This is no longer an issue on Mac/Big Sur.

    ktk1959
    ktk1959
    Participating Frequently
    May 13, 2021

    Just updated to 22.4 pen tool all working again!

    Lets see what else they have broken this time......

    ktk1959
    ktk1959
    Participating Frequently
    May 13, 2021

    Sorry just saw the link.

    ktk1959
    ktk1959
    Participating Frequently
    May 13, 2021

    Where did you get 22.4 from?

    Todd Shaner
    Todd Shaner
    Legend
    May 13, 2021

    PS 22.4 update fixes the issue on my Windows 10 system. Thank you!

    nikunj.m
    nikunj.mCorrect answer
    Legend
    May 13, 2021

    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

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 13, 2021

    No need for coping into the Work Path, just keep a Work Path – one PathPoint is sufficient. 

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    May 13, 2021

    You are correct. I copied old Path into a new Working Path to get pen tool working again. Adobe needs a button converting paths back to working paths.

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    sukc42650077
    Participating Frequently
    May 13, 2021

    Upgrading to 22.3.1 didn't fix the issue.

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