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Dylan15A9
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October 22, 2020
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Line Tool No Longer Allows for Pixels?

  • October 22, 2020
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I never want to use the line tool to create a shape or a path. I constantly use it as a straight line tool for pixels only. Suddenly it seems that this is a greyed out unselectable option. 

Is there any way to use the line tool for pixel creation only? I do not want to go through paths or shape tools to eventually create pixels. I only want to use the line tool for creating pixels. 

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    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    In Photoshop 22.3.0 this issue appears to be rectified. (But the Pen Tool seems to be afflicted with other issues …) 

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 10, 2021

    In Photoshop 22.3.0 this issue appears to be rectified. (But the Pen Tool seems to be afflicted with other issues …) 

      JJMack
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      JJMackCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 10, 2021

      What problems do you see with the Pen tool it seems OK on Windows?

      JJMack
      c.pfaffenbichler
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      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 10, 2021

      I think you already participate in the thread about the Pen Tool issue. 

      Under some circumstances the Pen Tool creates disconnected points. 

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      ianh22381642
      Participant
      February 19, 2021

      This is by the dumbest thing Adobe has done. Please add back the pixel option!!

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      tillh81967041
      Participant
      February 17, 2021

      This is so frustrating, still not fixed in February 2021, or am I missing something?
      Let's face it, Adobe no longer gives a damn.

      Farrellart
      Farrellart
      Known Participant
      February 17, 2021

      The best bet is to go back a version or keep v.2020 and v.2021 working simultaneously. That's is what I have had to do to maintain a smooth workflow.

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      TomH07
      Known Participant
      February 2, 2021

      I've tried to add feedback on the Adobe Feedback Forum about the fact they removed the pixel line tool, but I can't log in using my Adobe Forum account, even though it says that's what I should use to sign in. How do I log in there to add feedback? I really need this pixel line tool back, I use it often! 

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      ANSIDIOUS
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      January 18, 2021

      [Abuse removed by moderator]

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      Dynamic_help0D4D
      Participant
      December 18, 2020

      Hi all. I found that if you draw a line, go to "Properties" tool box and there is a little drop down called "Set align type". It is default selected on something like "inside line" which doesn't let the stroke appear. If you set it to "center" which is the middle option, you will see your stroked line as normal in previous Photoshop versions.

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      nachtgans
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      January 1, 2021

      humbug

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      AAlanC
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      December 16, 2020

      It is totally borked. You can paint a pixel line with the Line Tool but it takes a LOT of clicks.

       

      Just draw the line with your Brush tool. Set a hard brush to the width you want. Click once at the start of the line and then SHIFT-Click at the end of the line. The brush draws a straight line from the start to the end. This doesn't allow you to make arrows but it does make the line which is mostly what I want.

        Farrellart
        Farrellart
        Known Participant
        December 17, 2020

        .....but, when using a Wacom tablet with transparency enabled for subtle drawing that is a hassle. I have gone back a version that has the pixel line tool active, who would have thought such a basic tool has a high importance in the workflow.

        Barb Binder
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        Barb BinderCommunity Expert
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        October 25, 2020

        Hi @Bruce D Walters:

         

        WHY??? Restore this NOW

        This is a user-to-user forum. We have no more control over Adobe's decisions than you do. To file a feature request, please use https://feedback.photoshop.com/.

         

        In the meantime, if you draw a line as a path, and stroke the path, you will get the same result (pixels). Happy to share more details, if this interests you or @Dylan15A9.

         

        ~Barb

        ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
        Farrellart
        Farrellart
        Known Participant
        October 29, 2020

        Yes, this works, but, it adds extra steps to a really basic tool. Changing things for change sake makes no sense to me. I just want to create a line without faffing around with strokes etc.

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          Joe Walden
          Participant
          November 2, 2020

          I agree - this was a bad change to the latest update...I used the line tool for creating pixel lines all the time, now it is more burdensome.  Worst change since removing the shortcut for the blending tool.

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            Bruce D Walters
            Participant
            October 25, 2020

            WHY??? Restore this NOW

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              Anonymous
              October 22, 2020

              Hi

              It's been report here on the Adobe Feedback Forum

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              TomH07
              Known Participant
              February 2, 2021

              I tried adding feedback there, but my forum login won't work, so I can't post feedback. 

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              TomH07
              Known Participant
              February 2, 2021

              I can't seem to edit my post. I wanted to add that the message I get is "Login Failed. Invalid email or password." It's the same email and password I used to log into the forum to post this message. I don't understand why it won't work there. 

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