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Unable to properly use pen dynamics


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My system info is:

Affinity Designer 1.8.3.641

Windows 10 Latest Update (without the optional updates)

Cintiq13HD with driver 6.3.38-2

The issue goes like this:

When on Pixel Persona and using the Paint Brush Tool, I can't use the pen dynamics (like pressure) unless I have the "Use Windows Ink" checkbox active in Wacom Tablet Properties->Mapping Tab. To properly work I even have to create a pen profile in Wacom Tablet Properties for each tablet for designer (I also use an old intuos4 to control the main monitor). In each of these profiles I have to activate the "Use Windows Ink" checkbox in order to use the pen dynamics.

The problem with this setup is that, when using the tablet with Windows Ink active, I can't use the Alt+RMB+LMB shortcut to change the brush width and opacity. So right now I have to choose whether I want the shortcut or the pen dynamics by disabling or enabling Windows Ink on the respective tablet.

Is this the intended way to work? Is there some way to get both functionality?

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The other relevant setting is in Designer itself, Preferences, Tools:

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How do you have that one set? If you turn it off, perhaps you'll be able to get everything working.

-- Walt
Designer, Photo, and Publisher V1 and V2 at latest retail and beta releases
PC:
    Desktop:  Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 64GB memory, AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core @ 3.00 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 

    Laptop:  Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 32GB memory, Intel Core i7-10750H @ 2.60GHz, Intel UHD Graphics Comet Lake GT2 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU.
iPad:  iPad Pro M1, 12.9": iPadOS 17.4.1, Apple Pencil 2, Magic Keyboard 
Mac:  2023 M2 MacBook Air 15", 16GB memory, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1

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You're welcome. Glad it worked for you :)

-- Walt
Designer, Photo, and Publisher V1 and V2 at latest retail and beta releases
PC:
    Desktop:  Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 64GB memory, AMD Ryzen 9 5900 12-Core @ 3.00 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 

    Laptop:  Windows 11 Pro, version 23H2, 32GB memory, Intel Core i7-10750H @ 2.60GHz, Intel UHD Graphics Comet Lake GT2 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU.
iPad:  iPad Pro M1, 12.9": iPadOS 17.4.1, Apple Pencil 2, Magic Keyboard 
Mac:  2023 M2 MacBook Air 15", 16GB memory, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1

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