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==Tablets and Pen displays (wacom but not only)==
==Tablets and Pen displays (wacom but not only)==
{{Tip|This are all [https://forum.manjaro.org/u/bogdancovaciu my experiences] and encounters, and might be somehow outdated, and probably have a slight misunderstanding from my side as how some things actually work at the system level, but all I mentioned works for me (if there are issues) to this day, following those steps. Also, is a stripped down description and hopefully some others can bring more information to the table.}}




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===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===
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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===
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===
===Slow drag in File Manager===
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===
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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===
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 <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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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.


==More information==
==More information==
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