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DeeDoo · #17 (**permalink**) 06-10-2005

I use mine for everything, and would never use Photoshop without it! I do keep a high resolution cordless optical mouse nearby and do use it every now and then.

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Originally Posted by CGEssentials

I use mine for everything except typing words - LOL. It has been a real life saver for my aching wrist. I don't use the mouse at all, just the pen. It is the best investment I ever made!!

FYI, Kim, you can get programs like the Mouse Keyboard Wizard that will let you type with the mouse - so I bet it could be used with a pen and tablet too. So, you could even type with it if you were so inclined.

Not practical, but possible.

Michelle750 · #18 (**permalink**) 03-01-2007

I have only just got my tablet out of the box. How do you use it in photoshop? When I open photoshop it doesnt seem to recognise it?????? Dont know what I am doing.
Michelle

myranalis · #19 (**permalink**) 03-01-2007

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Originally Posted by dmd25

I am wondering if it would be better on my wrist (as some have suggested to use it all the time.

I had to give up using my tablet all the time because my wrist was killing me. I was really bummed cuz I loved using it and hardly touched a mouse for about 6 months. It was brilliant as a programmer cuz I could hold the pen and type at the same time! Anyway, I only use it now when I sit down specifically to scrap... But I always use it for all my scrapping, I just find I get so much better control specially for things like extractions...

CGEssentials · #20 (**permalink**) 03-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Michelle750

I have only just got my tablet out of the box. How do you use it in photoshop? When I open photoshop it doesnt seem to recognise it?????? Dont know what I am doing.
Michelle

You need to install the software that came with the tablet. Then plug it in. It should give you a notice that new hardware was installed and you can follow the prompts. You may have to reboot for it to take effect.

crecia27 · #21 (**permalink**) 03-01-2007

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Originally Posted by alisondiane

I have a small wacom tablet with pen and mouse. I love the cordless mouse, especially the fact that it doesn't use batteries like some do. I use the mouse for regular computer work like web surfing, organizing files, blah blah blah. I use the pen for making most of my elements, swapping back and forth between pen and mouse as needed. I just can't make the swap to using the pen totally. At one time I had, but now having the cordless mouse is better and the pen mouse is great for detailed work like on masks, erasing, and painting. -Ali

Ditto - this is exactly how I use mine