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===Different Desktop Environments===
==Different Desktop Environments==


====Cinnamon, Gnome and Budgie====
===Cinnamon, Gnome and Budgie===
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===
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.


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===
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==


* 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. \
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====Gnome DE====
===Gnome DE===
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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* 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===
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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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===
In KDE Plasma 5 the kcm-wacomtablet 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 kcm-wacomtablet 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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The settings are stored in <code>~/.config/tabletprofilesrc</code>
The settings are stored in <code>~/.config/tabletprofilesrc</code>


====Mixed configurations====
===Mixed configurations===
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.


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