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abrightgem
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October 2, 2019
Question

photoshop brush keeps drawing straight lines!

  • October 2, 2019
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Hello 

 

wondering if anyone can help, every so often my photoshop brush gets stuck and can only draw straight lines! 

 

ive searched for an answer to why this is happening but cant find one. 

 

thanks 

 

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Lumigraphics
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October 2, 2019

I've seen this issue on multiple computers running Windows (both 7 and 10) and Wacom tablets. As far as I've been able to figure out, it is some sort of memory issue and not a Photoshop bug. Wacom tech support was zero help in troubleshooting. At this point when it happens, switching to another app and back usually fixes the glitch.

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abrightgemAuthor
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October 2, 2019
thank you Im running a year old MacBook Pro with a Wacom, so that makes sense! it does seem to rectify itself after a while, maybe I've switched programs and not realised, also relieves when I restart, however not ideal when Im trying to get projects completed.
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abrightgemAuthor
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October 2, 2019
thank you everyone for your help!
jane-e
Community Expert
jane-eCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 2, 2019

Hi

In Ged’s screen shot, note that Reset All Tools is below the option to Reset the current tool. Try that first.

 

If that doesn’t work you may have to Reset Preferences from Preferences > General > Reset Preferences on Quit, then Quit and Relaunch. Be sure to backup Actions, Brushes, Swatches, etc., first. 

 

~ Jane

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    abrightgemAuthor
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    October 2, 2019

    running CC 2019 have tried resetting the brush will see if it does it again

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    Anonymous
    October 2, 2019

    Hi

    What exact version of Photoshop and OS do you have, have you tried resetting the brush tool

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    abrightgemAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    October 2, 2019
    my eraser is now glitching too, it won't erase!
    jane-e
    Community Expert
    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 2, 2019

    Hi

    • The first thing to check is to see if either Shift key is stuck.
    • The second thing to do is to Reset the line tool in the options bar — right click the icon on the far left of the options bar.

    Jane

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    Anonymous
    October 2, 2019

    Jane I knew I should have hit the refresh before replying, at least I got the tool right 🙂

      jane-e
      Community Expert
      jane-eCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 2, 2019

      Yes you did, Ged — I broke the rule about answering questions while drinking my morning cup of coffee! ☕️

       

       

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