Wacom tablet only draws vertical and horizontal lines near edge of canvas

I'm using Photoshop 7 and a Graphire 3 that I just got. When I try to draw a curvy line it draws how I want until I get to the edge of the canvas, then it turns horizontal for a couple of pixels then draws parallel to the edge at the edge. It's really annoying. Is there some option or something I need to uncheck?

in article LGyyc.6099$, fredrickson at
wrote on 06/12/2004 12:38 AM:

I'm using Photoshop 7 and a Graphire 3 that I just got. When I try to draw a curvy line it draws how I want until I get to the edge of the canvas, then it turns horizontal for a couple of pixels then draws parallel to the edge at the edge. It's really annoying. Is there some option or something I need to uncheck?

You should try this page, they have some hints for you.

http://www.artistmike.com/CertificateDesigns/1.html

On Sat, 12 Jun 2004 05:32:18 -0700, Danhiel - SoupOrNews Admin wrote:

in article LGyyc.6099$, fredrickson at
wrote on 06/12/2004 12:38 AM:

I'm using Photoshop 7 and a Graphire 3 that I just got. When I try to draw a curvy line it draws how I want until I get to the edge of the canvas, then it turns horizontal for a couple of pixels then draws parallel to the edge at the edge. It's really annoying. Is there some option or something I need to uncheck?

You should try this page, they have some hints for you.

http://www.idiotmike.com/CertificateDesigns/1.html

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On a PC, go to Start>Controls>Wacom tablet and make the changes you want. It would also help to read the help files that came on the CD.

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"LauraK" wrote in message

On a PC, go to Start>Controls>Wacom tablet and make the changes you want. It would also help to read the help files that came on the CD.

http://www.madmousergraphics.com
web design, print design, photography

I cant find any settings on that screen that apply... the problem happens no matter where the photoshop document canvas is on the screen or how big the window is. Here is a picture of what I mean:

http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/r/drinklime/line.jpg

I cant find any settings on that screen that apply... the problem happens no matter where the photoshop document canvas is on the screen or how big the window is. Here is a picture of what I mean:

http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/r/drinklime/line.jpg

Check the area you've set to use as the tablet. Also check whether you've got it set a 1:1 or as a mouse.
Also check Wacom's site to make sure you have the latest drivers. Download the latest and install it.

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fredrickson wrote:

"LauraK" wrote in message

On a PC, go to Start>Controls>Wacom tablet and make the changes you want. It would also help to read the help files that came on the CD.

http://www.madmousergraphics.com
web design, print design, photography

I cant find any settings on that screen that apply... the problem happens no matter where the photoshop document canvas is on the screen or how big the window is. Here is a picture of what I mean:

http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/r/drinklime/line.jpg

Another thing you might try: if you have added Photoshop to the Applications with custom settings list in the Wacom control panel, remove it and see if that helps.

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fredrickson wrote:

I'm using Photoshop 7 and a Graphire 3 that I just got. When I try to draw a curvy line it draws how I want until I get to the edge of the canvas, then it turns horizontal for a couple of pixels then draws parallel to the edge at the edge. It's really annoying. Is there some option or something I need to uncheck?

Sounds to me like you need to change the settings to mouse from screen, I am on my work computer so I can't remember the correct name of the setting.

Stuart

Turn off snap under the "view" menu. That might do the trick.

-theartist

fredrickson wrote:

I'm using Photoshop 7 and a Graphire 3 that I just got. When I try to draw a curvy line it draws how I want until I get to the edge of the canvas, then it turns horizontal for a couple of pixels then draws parallel to the edge at the edge. It's really annoying. Is there some option or something I need to uncheck?