Bug 477727 - Can't use mouse input while pen is detected by tablet
Summary: Can't use mouse input while pen is detected by tablet
Status: RESOLVED NOT A BUG
Alias: None
Product: krita
Classification: Applications
Component: Shortcuts and Canvas Input Settings (show other bugs)
Version: 5.2.1
Platform: Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows
: NOR minor
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Krita Bugs
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Reported: 2023-11-29 18:21 UTC by Ridge
Modified: 2023-12-01 23:25 UTC (History)
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Description Ridge 2023-11-29 18:21:33 UTC
SUMMARY
With a Wacom Intuos Pro, Krita does not accept any mouse inputs as long as the tablet detects the pen tip or "eraser". To use the mouse, the pen must be removed from the tablet, which slows down the workflow significantly.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Hover a pen over a drawing tablet
2. Try to use a mouse input, such as this custom keybind: "right click to sample foreground colour from merged image"

OBSERVED RESULT
Mouse inputs are discarded.

EXPECTED RESULT
Mouse to function normally even if the pen is near the tablet.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Krita 5.2.1 (Windows Installer from Krita.org)
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, 21H2, 19044.3208

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bug filed on behalf of a friend using Krita on Windows.
She is left handed, and uses a mouse with her right hand. Being able to use a tablet and mouse simultaneously is a critical part of her workflow.
Comment 1 wolthera 2023-11-29 18:43:34 UTC
Just for confirmation, this is when the stylus is hovered, right? Not pressed?
Comment 2 Ridge 2023-11-29 20:18:48 UTC
Hi wolthera, yes. This is when the pen is just hovering.
Thank you, that was a really quick response!
Comment 3 wolthera 2023-12-01 14:28:19 UTC
So, we might already have this option, sort of.

If you go to settings->configure Krita->tablet settings, there should be an option that says "Use mouse events for right and middle-clicks", if you activate that and restart Krita, middle and right clicks should work (At the least, they do for me on Linux). Does your friend then also need left-clicks?
Comment 4 Ridge 2023-12-01 23:25:49 UTC
Unfortunately she couldn't get colour picking and mouse usage in Krita to work the way she wanted to and uninstalled it, so I'll close the ticket. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience.