I?ve been using a budget Graphics Tablet for a while now. Whilst this is fine for general brushwork I don?t get on with it enough to use as an alternative to a mouse.
I find that every time I click the button, the pointer moves. Icons move when I open an app, and objects or layers move when I open a context sensitive menu.
I also find that when making selections slowly, or just generally drawing slowly, the pointer/brush is not truly steady. I?ve covered the pad with a sheet of paper which make the tip less slippery, but not enough for steady control.
The problem may well be partly user related, but I suspect the sensitivity of the pad is also to blame. Even with a ruler on the pad, I would have to drag quite quickly to ensure a true straight line.
Just wondering what the more expensive Wacoms are like for controlled drawing/selecting. The unit I?m using is a 12? X 9?, but I only use a 6? X 4.5? area, so a Wacom Intuos is large enough for my needs.
One thing I do like about this unit is the size and weight of the pen. An old 5? X 4? Wacom I once tried had a pen that was the thickness and weight of an empty biro, horrible. The pen I?m using requires an AAA battery, this gives it the weight and thickness of a good quality fountain pen, which feels perfect in the hand.
I would be interested to know if the issues I?m having are just common problems for some individuals when trying to use a pad and pen, or are more likely the due to the quality of the pad itself. Also, do all Wacoms come with skinny light weight pens.
Thanks
Sark
I find that every time I click the button, the pointer moves. Icons move when I open an app, and objects or layers move when I open a context sensitive menu.
I also find that when making selections slowly, or just generally drawing slowly, the pointer/brush is not truly steady. I?ve covered the pad with a sheet of paper which make the tip less slippery, but not enough for steady control.
The problem may well be partly user related, but I suspect the sensitivity of the pad is also to blame. Even with a ruler on the pad, I would have to drag quite quickly to ensure a true straight line.
Just wondering what the more expensive Wacoms are like for controlled drawing/selecting. The unit I?m using is a 12? X 9?, but I only use a 6? X 4.5? area, so a Wacom Intuos is large enough for my needs.
One thing I do like about this unit is the size and weight of the pen. An old 5? X 4? Wacom I once tried had a pen that was the thickness and weight of an empty biro, horrible. The pen I?m using requires an AAA battery, this gives it the weight and thickness of a good quality fountain pen, which feels perfect in the hand.
I would be interested to know if the issues I?m having are just common problems for some individuals when trying to use a pad and pen, or are more likely the due to the quality of the pad itself. Also, do all Wacoms come with skinny light weight pens.
Thanks
Sark