P: Pen Tool Not Working as it should

[David_Jacklin]

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?

[c.pfaffenbichler]

And again … 

Maintain a Work Path. 

Then working on named Paths should function as expected. 

[Ozzie Ciliberti]

That's the first thing I tried and it does not work..... had to go back to the previous version and all ok

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

Thank you SO much! That feature was killing my vibe. 

And yes, I hope these 'coming soon' issues are addressed. 

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

To create a work path, just click in the image with the pen tool while no paths are selected. As for the white ring, that is a Windows setting:

REMOVE WINDOWS' CIRCLE "PEN & TOUCH" FEATURE

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

What’s the best way to create a new Work Path? It used to not be necessary for this basic operation/task. I would just create a new path with pen tool and then use vector mask on corresponding layer.

Any insight as to why Wacom pen tool creates a white ring on screen when pressed? I may have to call my IT dept for new Comp or just request a Mac.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

-Can't create a closed path to use vector mask

Did you maintain a Work Path while working on the Vector Mask? 

Could you post screenshots including the pertinent Panels? 

[Ozzie Ciliberti]

I agree..... lost time and money as well

[joyfer]

Yep, I'm not budging from 22.2 until they come out with 22.4 or whatever they'll call it. 

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Therefore: Maintain a Work Path (one point is enough), work on named Paths. 

[Angus_Hume]

I had success creating a new document and dragging the existing document layers and paths to the new document. I never created a work path but the path tool is working correctly on existing paths or copies of those paths I made to create variations. I don't know what is going on at Adobe, I've never seen so many critical bugs as over the last 12 months. Some of which still remain unaddressed. Maybe they need to concentrate more on not breaking the program instead of adding new "sparkly" tools nobody needs. 

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

The official workaround is draconian, when all you need to do is maintain a work path.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

And again: Maintain a Work Path then working on named Paths should work as expected. 

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

You can still do this, as long as you then create a new work path by making a couple of points with no path selected. For some reason the bug only manifest when there is no work path.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

That seems hard to believe to me.

The work-around has worked reliably for me, so please post screenshots or a screen-recording to support your claim. (Obviously the Paths Panel needs to be included so one can see whether a Work Path actually exists …)

[c.pfaffenbichler]

The bug has been acknowledged a while back, the work-around is to maintain a Work Path, then working on named Paths should work as expected. 

[ANARCHYSCD]

Legend!!! I was furious this morning when an Adobe agent kept sending me to the "how to use the pen tool" page of their website... Even though I showed the screen recording of this behaviour. Your solution at least makes paths usable again until it's fixed 😃 THANK YOU!!

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Maintain a work path and working on named paths should function as expected. 

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

Thank you. That must be how I got it to work 🙂

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

*Myra De La Cruz To make a work path, make sure no other paths are selected, and click with the path tool in the image to create a point. This will create a work path that you can just leave in the paths palette and work on the other paths normally.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Again: Maintain a work path and working on named paths should function as expected. 

[c.pfaffenbichler]

just keeping everything as a "work path"

Not everything, just keep a Work Path. 

[c.pfaffenbichler]

… maintain a work path and working on named paths should function as expected. 

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

I have found that if I stop, save and reopen the issue goes away for a brief period of time.  I have a feeling its the new OS.. my laptop at home hasn't had any issues pathing and is an older macbook pro.

[PECourtejoie]

Yes, to be able to work, you need a working path, merging with the main thread on the issue.

[dennisfE6]

Thank You.  I now understand. Obviously this bug is a workflow slowdown