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==Tablets and Pen displays (wacom but not only)== | ==Tablets and Pen displays (wacom but not only)== <!--T:1--> | ||
==Different Desktop Environments== | ==Different Desktop Environments== <!--T:2--> | ||
===Cinnamon, Gnome and Budgie=== | ===Cinnamon, Gnome and Budgie=== <!--T:3--> | ||
The only thing that is needed to install aside from the default installer is the package <code>xf86-input-wacom</code>. | The only thing that is needed to install aside from the default installer is the package <code>xf86-input-wacom</code>. | ||
===KDE Plasma 5=== | ===KDE Plasma 5=== <!--T:4--> | ||
The package <code>xf86-input-wacom</code> will be automatically installed when installing the <code>kcm-wacomtablet-git</code> from AUR. | The package <code>xf86-input-wacom</code> will be automatically installed when installing the <code>kcm-wacomtablet-git</code> from AUR. | ||
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This will add Tablet Settings interface/configuration in the System Settings + the needed background services for KDE Plasma Framework. | This will add Tablet Settings interface/configuration in the System Settings + the needed background services for KDE Plasma Framework. | ||
===XFCE and probably MATE=== | ===XFCE and probably MATE=== <!--T:6--> | ||
There is a workaround proposed by [https://github.com/achadwick/gsdwacom4xfce achadwick] and works just fine. They use the Gnome settings interface. | There is a workaround proposed by [https://github.com/achadwick/gsdwacom4xfce achadwick] and works just fine. They use the Gnome settings interface. | ||
==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== <!--T:7--> | ||
===Slow drag in File Manager=== | ===Slow drag in File Manager=== <!--T:8--> | ||
Slow drag in File Manager and very slow interaction of Tools and Brushes in Krita. \ | Slow drag in File Manager and very slow interaction of Tools and Brushes in Krita. \ | ||
The resolution is to modify the <code>10-evdev.conf</code> in <code>/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf</code> | The resolution is to modify the <code>10-evdev.conf</code> in <code>/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf</code> | ||
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There might be necessary to make a symlink of it like this: | There might be necessary to make a symlink of it like this: | ||
sudo ln -s /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf | sudo ln -s /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
~ >>> cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf | ~ >>> cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-evdev.conf | ||
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# matches everything but joysticks. | # matches everything but joysticks. | ||
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Section "InputClass" | Section "InputClass" | ||
Identifier "evdev pointer catchall" | Identifier "evdev pointer catchall" | ||
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EndSection | EndSection | ||
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#Section "InputClass" | #Section "InputClass" | ||
# Identifier "evdev keyboard catchall" | # Identifier "evdev keyboard catchall" | ||
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#EndSection | #EndSection | ||
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#Section "InputClass" | #Section "InputClass" | ||
# Identifier "evdev touchpad catchall" | # Identifier "evdev touchpad catchall" | ||
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#EndSection | #EndSection | ||
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#Section "InputClass" | #Section "InputClass" | ||
# Identifier "evdev tablet catchall" | # Identifier "evdev tablet catchall" | ||
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#EndSection | #EndSection | ||
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#Section "InputClass" | #Section "InputClass" | ||
# Identifier "evdev touchscreen catchall" | # Identifier "evdev touchscreen catchall" | ||
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===Gnome DE=== | ===Gnome DE=== <!--T:16--> | ||
In Gnome, if someone wants to use the GDM theme of a custom gnome-shell theme to have a consistent look trough login/log-out/lock-screen, the settings for mapping the buttons will render a blank overlay with no options. | In Gnome, if someone wants to use the GDM theme of a custom gnome-shell theme to have a consistent look trough login/log-out/lock-screen, the settings for mapping the buttons will render a blank overlay with no options. | ||
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'''Resolutions''': | '''Resolutions''': | ||
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* Use the default <code>gnome-shell</code>, <code>adwaita</code> and <code>gdm</code> | * Use the default <code>gnome-shell</code>, <code>adwaita</code> and <code>gdm</code> | ||
* Use the modified <code>manjaro-gnome-maia-theme</code> | * Use the modified <code>manjaro-gnome-maia-theme</code> | ||
===The device is not recognized=== | ===The device is not recognized=== <!--T:19--> | ||
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The device is not recognized, the xinput doesn’t list it, etc, that is most likely due to a not supported device, no specific ID in the <code>/usr/share/libwacom/</code> for it. | The device is not recognized, the xinput doesn’t list it, etc, that is most likely due to a not supported device, no specific ID in the <code>/usr/share/libwacom/</code> for it. | ||
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A possible resolution is to install the <code>input-wacom-dkms</code> making sure that the headers for the kernel are installed too, then manually adding the modules to load. | A possible resolution is to install the <code>input-wacom-dkms</code> making sure that the headers for the kernel are installed too, then manually adding the modules to load. | ||
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It will not provide a functionality if the modules are not loaded, and still relies in the <code>xf86-input-wacom</code>, <code>libwacom</code> and the Graphical interface for Tablet settings. | It will not provide a functionality if the modules are not loaded, and still relies in the <code>xf86-input-wacom</code>, <code>libwacom</code> and the Graphical interface for Tablet settings. | ||
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Of course the <code>xsetwacom</code> commands work too, but the purpose is to have a GUI for settings and avoid any confusing/miss-passed settings from terminal. | Of course the <code>xsetwacom</code> commands work too, but the purpose is to have a GUI for settings and avoid any confusing/miss-passed settings from terminal. | ||
===KDE Plasma 5=== | ===KDE Plasma 5=== <!--T:24--> | ||
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In KDE Plasma 5 the <code>kcm-wacomtablet</code> recognizes the pen and tablet but the pen (Stylus) doesn’t draw. By default there are no settings for them, the resolution is: | In KDE Plasma 5 the <code>kcm-wacomtablet</code> recognizes the pen and tablet but the pen (Stylus) doesn’t draw. By default there are no settings for them, the resolution is: | ||
# Set the mode to Absolute Mode in the tablet tab and the Area to the desired screen. | # Set the mode to Absolute Mode in the tablet tab and the Area to the desired screen. | ||
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From this point all the settings can be changed and have also the Express Buttons personalized, and calibrate the pen to the screen area. | From this point all the settings can be changed and have also the Express Buttons personalized, and calibrate the pen to the screen area. | ||
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The settings are stored in <code>~/.config/tabletprofilesrc</code> | The settings are stored in <code>~/.config/tabletprofilesrc</code> | ||
===Mixed configurations=== | ===Mixed configurations=== <!--T:27--> | ||
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Mixed configurations due to use of <code>xsetwacom</code> commands and other tools. Resolution is to undo all and start with the GUI Settings. | Mixed configurations due to use of <code>xsetwacom</code> commands and other tools. Resolution is to undo all and start with the GUI Settings. | ||
==More information== | ==More information== <!--T:29--> | ||
* Manjaro Forum [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/tablets-and-pen-displays/43643 Wacom Thread] | * Manjaro Forum [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/tablets-and-pen-displays/43643 Wacom Thread] | ||
* Manjaro Forum [https://forum.manjaro.org/search?q=wacom%20order%3Alatest_topic Search for Wacom] | * Manjaro Forum [https://forum.manjaro.org/search?q=wacom%20order%3Alatest_topic Search for Wacom] | ||