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2 days ago
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I discovered what was causing all the problems with my tablet, and it was a bloody PICNIC error!
For those who don't know, PICNIC stands for:
Problem In Chair, Not In Computer
Allow me to explain: today I was working on a Sketchtober picture to see if I can still work with the old tablet until I decide on and order a new tablet. The constant jitters, scrolling and radial menu popups proved frustrating, so I paused for a break and fiddled about with the buttons on the left side of the Intuos Pro.
When I got my first tablet (the Bamboo), it didn't have buttons so I got used to using the keyboard with my left hand while drawing with the stylus in my right. When the Bamboo was stolen and I got the Intuos Pro I continued with the keyboard and never bothered with the buttons on it for 10 years.
So now I was fiddling with the buttons, pressing to see what they did, usually nothing useful to me. Then I pushed one button and the word "Touch: Off" appeared on my screen. I didn't think much of it at first, and I resumed drawing with the tablet. Strangely, I noticed the issues I had wasn't happening at all. Then, I pushed that button again and "Touch: On" appeared. Immediately the issues happened. I turned the function off, and I finished the Sketchtober without any further problems.
That's right. All the problems, the frustrations and my search for solutions and seeking a new tablet was the result of me pushing a button by accident.
Not only that, the "Touch" button was a toggle that didn't change when I unplugged the tablet, so the issue didn't fix itself. It was only by chance that I discovered this.
So... at least now the problem has been solved and I can still use my old tablet, thankfully before I purchased a new tablet. At least now I have better knowledge about other tablets and tablet brands so that when the day comes that my tablet does actually kick the bucket and it isn't me being a massive mamparra, I can get a replacement quickly.
Still, thanks to everyone who offered help and advice! I do still appreciate it. ^^;
Right! Time to get cracking on those commissions!
For those who don't know, PICNIC stands for:
Problem In Chair, Not In Computer
Allow me to explain: today I was working on a Sketchtober picture to see if I can still work with the old tablet until I decide on and order a new tablet. The constant jitters, scrolling and radial menu popups proved frustrating, so I paused for a break and fiddled about with the buttons on the left side of the Intuos Pro.
When I got my first tablet (the Bamboo), it didn't have buttons so I got used to using the keyboard with my left hand while drawing with the stylus in my right. When the Bamboo was stolen and I got the Intuos Pro I continued with the keyboard and never bothered with the buttons on it for 10 years.
So now I was fiddling with the buttons, pressing to see what they did, usually nothing useful to me. Then I pushed one button and the word "Touch: Off" appeared on my screen. I didn't think much of it at first, and I resumed drawing with the tablet. Strangely, I noticed the issues I had wasn't happening at all. Then, I pushed that button again and "Touch: On" appeared. Immediately the issues happened. I turned the function off, and I finished the Sketchtober without any further problems.
That's right. All the problems, the frustrations and my search for solutions and seeking a new tablet was the result of me pushing a button by accident.
Not only that, the "Touch" button was a toggle that didn't change when I unplugged the tablet, so the issue didn't fix itself. It was only by chance that I discovered this.
So... at least now the problem has been solved and I can still use my old tablet, thankfully before I purchased a new tablet. At least now I have better knowledge about other tablets and tablet brands so that when the day comes that my tablet does actually kick the bucket and it isn't me being a massive mamparra, I can get a replacement quickly.
Still, thanks to everyone who offered help and advice! I do still appreciate it. ^^;
Right! Time to get cracking on those commissions!
If only it would be always that easy...
least you didnt order the new one yet.
I’d still recommend looking to replace in the next 2-5 years, and maybe start building up a ‘tablet replacement fund’.
(Also, I had to look up the word "mamparra." That's funny.) XD