User manual WACOM GRAPHIRE2 - MAC

USER'S MANUAL FOR MACINTOSH Navigation ® Contents Index Wacom GraphireTM 2 User's Manual for Macintosh®, February 20, 2001 English V3.0 for Macintosh Copyright © Wacom Company, Limited, 2001 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes. Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual. However, Wacom reserves the right to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation to include such changes in this manual. TRADEMARKS Wacom is a registered trademark. Graphire and DuoSwitch are trademarks of Wacom Company, Limited. Acrobat® Reader Copyright © 1987-2001 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Any additional company and product names mentioned in this documentation may be trademarked and/or registered as trademarks. Mention of third-party products is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Wacom assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. Contents Index Page 2 RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly--that is, in strict accordance with Wacom instructions--it may cause interference with radio and television reception. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether the tablet is causing interference by powering it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the tablet. If your tablet does cause interference to radio or television reception, you may be able to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: · Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. · Move the tablet farther away from the television or radio. · Plug the tablet and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. If necessary, consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product. Contents Index Page 3 CE DECLARATION The GraphireTM 2 digitizing tablet, model ET-0405A-U, has been tested by the Spectrum Research & Testing Laboratory, Inc. in Taiwan and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms: · EN 55024 (electromagnetic immunity) · EN 55022 Class B (electromagnetic emissions) Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to Article 10.1 of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC and to the European Council Directive 73/23/EEC, and indicates this conformity by the CE-sign on each device. The device must be installed and operated always in strict accordance to the instructions given in this handbook. Any changes or modifications to this product that were not specifically authorized by Wacom will invalidate this declaration. Contents Index Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Trademarks Radio and Television Interference FCC Notice CE Declaration About the Manual Navigating the Manual 2 3 3 4 8 10 CUSTOMIZING Opening the Control Panel Control Panel Features Tabs Control Panel Lists Control Panel Buttons Customizing Your Pen and Cordless Mouse Graphire2 Pen Tabs Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Tabs Adjusting Tip Feel Adjusting Double-Click Customizing Tool Buttons Button Functions Adjusting Eraser Feel Tablet to Screen Mapping Positioning Mode Orientation Aspect Tablet Area Display Area Customizing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Customizing the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel Customizing the Pop-up Menu Add Macros Add Keystrokes Setting Mouse Speed 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 37 37 38 39 40 41 47 48 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 59 60 USING GRAPHIRE2 Appearance and Features Graphire2 Tablet Graphire2 Tools Setting Up Your Work Area Working with the Tablet Using the Graphire2 Pen Holding the Pen Pointing Clicking Using the Side Switch Dragging Proximity Drawing with Pressure Erasing Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise Using the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Using the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel Caring for Your Tools and Tablet Replacing the Pen Tip 11 12 12 13 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 Add Mapping Options Removing Pop-up Menu Options Working with Graphire2 Tools Adding a Tool Working with Application-Specific Settings Creating an Application-Specific Setting Adding a Tool to an Application's Tool List Changing Settings for a Specific Application and Tool Removing Application-Specific Settings Pull-Down Menus File Edit Add Remove Language Help 61 61 62 63 64 66 68 69 69 70 70 70 71 71 72 72 74 75 76 78 79 Resolving Software Conflicts Using the Extensions Manager Testing Your Graphire2 Tools Testing the Graphire2 Pen Testing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Troubleshooting Tables USB Tablet Problems General Problems Contacting Technical Support Linking to the Web Page Pre-Contact Checklist Who to Call USA, Canada, Central and South America Europe, Middle East and Africa Japan Asia Pacific (English) Uninstalling the Software Registration Product Information Installing Multiple Tablets Product Specifications Graphire2 Tablet (Model ET-0405A-U) Graphire2 Pen (Model EP-120E) Graphire2 Cordless Mouse (Model EC-120) Graphire2 Inking Pen (Model EP-200, optional) Parts and Accessories Ordering Parts and Accessories 83 83 84 84 85 86 86 87 90 90 90 91 92 93 94 94 ADVANCED FEATURES Advanced Tip Pressure Settings Click Force Adjustment Pressure Curve Adjustment Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings Copying Settings 73 APPENDICES 95 96 96 96 97 98 98 99 99 99 100 100 HAVING TROUBLE? Troubleshooting Testing USB Tablets Verifying Your Macintosh is USB Ready 80 81 81 82 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6 License and Warranties Software License Limited Warranty Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S. and Canada License and Warranties (Europe) Software License Agreement Limited Warranty and Liability Liability of WACOM 101 101 102 104 105 105 106 107 GLOSSARY INDEX 108 112 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7 ABOUT THE MANUAL This interactive User's Manual provides quick access to information about Graphire2. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. · · The Table of Contents enables you to go directly to a topic by clicking on it. Using Graphire2 introduces you to the many capabilities of your Graphire2 pen and mouse set, including a description of the features and functions of your Graphire2 tools. This section also includes exercises for new users. Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Graphire2 pen and mouse set for your personal work style. Advanced Features allow further customization of your Graphire2 pen and mouse set. Explore them after you have become familiar with using Graphire2 and the basic control panel settings. Having Trouble? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Do you have a question for Technical Support? You will find the answers to most common questions here. The Appendices include information on uninstalling and registering your tablet, product specifications, license and warranty information, and a listing of replacement parts and accessories. If you are using more than one tablet on your computer, you will find instructions on adding and working with multiple tablets. · · · · Note: This manual does not contain information on installing your tablet. Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Wacom Tablet CD) for details on installing your Wacom tablet. If you are new to electronic documentation, be sure to read Navigating the Manual. Contents Index Page 8 SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options. As you read through the Customizing and Advanced Features chapters, you will notice that the screen shots of the control panel tabs do not show the tab buttons. These are intentionally left out in order to save space within the manual. Remember that you can always use the Acrobat Reader zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen. Certain kinds of information are not included in this manual: · · · · Information about your specific computer hardware. Information about your operating system. Information about other Wacom tablets. Information about application software. Many graphics applications have built-in support for Graphire2 features (such as pressure-sensitivity and eraser support). You can find a listing of applications that support these features at Wacom's web site (see Product Information). Refer also to your application manuals for information on how best to use Graphire2 features within specific applications. Your best reference source for the above information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your hardware, operating system, applications, or other Wacom tablets. Contents Index Page 9 NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual: Go to front page. Contents Index Go to Table of Contents. Go to Index. Go back to previous view. Page back, or page forward. HEADING TEXT Go to beginning of section. Topic Go to topic. Topic continued. The Acrobat Reader provides you with additional tools for using and printing the manual. Refer to the Acrobat Reader Online Guide for more information. Contents Index Page 10 USING GRAPHIRE2 This section introduces you to the Graphire2 pen and mouse set. If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your Graphire2 tools and explain how to use them with the tablet. APPEARANCE AND FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA WORKING WITH THE TABLET USING THE GRAPHIRE2 PEN USING THE GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 11 APPEARANCE AND FEATURES The Graphire2 pen and mouse set consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that serves as your work area, and the Graphire2 Tools you use with the tablet. GRAPHIRE2 TABLET Cable Pen Stand Status LED Active Area Tablet Overlay Note: To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 12 GRAPHIRE2 TOOLS Your Graphire2 tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. The Graphire2 Pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Eraser DuoSwitch (rocker style) Replaceable Nib (pen tip) Graphire2 Pen Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 13 The Graphire2 Cordless Mouse is an ideal tool for navigation, with three customizable buttons that you can program for different functions. The integrated fingerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a rolling wheel. In most applications, rolling the wheel will cause the active window to scroll. Fingerwheel Programmable Buttons Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 14 SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA Organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your Graphire2 tablet, input tools, and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. Your monitor should be positioned so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. To minimize fatigue: · · · · Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles. Use a gentle grip when working with your Graphire2 tools. Alternate tasks throughout the day. Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort. You can attach the pen stand to better fit your work style. Refer to Working with the Tablet for additional information. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 15 WORKING WITH THE TABLET Your tablet comes with a detachable pen stand and a transparent overlay. For free-standing use, place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet. To attach the pen stand, place the stand above the tablet cable. Push the stand toward the tablet's pen stand cutout until the stand fits snugly. To detach the pen stand, slide it back away from the tablet. To trace or digitize an image, lift the tablet overlay and slide the image beneath it. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 16 USING THE GRAPHIRE2 PEN Your Graphire2 Pen is cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the Graphire2 Pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen will become second nature to you. If you are unfamiliar with using a pen, try the exercises on the following pages. HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Graphire2 Pen like you would a normal pen. Make sure the DuoSwitch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or index finger, but not accidently press the switch while drawing. You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing. Position for drawing Position for erasing Important: When the Graphire2 Pen is not in use, place it in the pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen tip, do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on its tip. Leaving a Graphire2 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 17 POINTING The Graphire2 Pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (Pen Mode) or like a mouse (Mouse Mode). · In Pen Mode, the tablet's active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen where every point on the tablet's active area corresponds to exactly one point on the display screen; wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is the default setting for the Graphire2 Pen, and makes tracing possible--something you cannot do with a mouse. In Mouse Mode (the default position for the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse), you move the cursor with a "pick up and roll" action similar to using a mouse. · Try moving the screen cursor by lifting the Graphire2 Pen and placing it in a new location on the tablet. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location. As the pen enters Proximity, the tablet senses the pen above the tablet surface. You do not need to touch the tablet with the pen tip in order to move the screen cursor. Learning Hint: If you are used to working with a mouse and find that using a pen is somewhat difficult, try the Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise. Pointing Hint: Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 18 CLICKING Clicking. To click, tap the tablet once with the tip of the Graphire2 Pen, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (With the pen tip, there is no audible "click" sound.) Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip. The icon should highlight when you press. Double Clicking. To double-click, quickly tap the tablet twice in the same place with the pen tip. This is like clicking twice with a mouse button. You can also double-click by pressing the lower side switch--this is the preferred method of double-clicking with a pen. Try both ways of double-clicking on a folder icon to open it. First use your pen tip to do this, then use the lower side switch. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 19 USING THE SIDE SWITCH The Graphire2 Pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch. This switch has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction. You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is within Proximity of the tablet. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch. The upper switch position simulates a CTRL function by default. Clicking with the pen tip while pressing the upper side switch will display a contextual menu. The lower switch position is set for a double-click by default. Double-Click Hint: Press the lower side switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip. To assign new switch functions, refer to Customizing Tool Buttons. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 20 DRAGGING Dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then press the Graphire2 Pen to the tablet and slide it across the tablet. The selected object will move across the screen. To select text, move the screen cursor to the beginning of a text line, then drag the Graphire2 Pen across the tablet until the text is highlighted. First, try moving an icon on the screen. Then, within a document, select some text by pressing and dragging the pen tip across the text. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 21 PROXIMITY The pen is activated as soon as it enters proximity above the tablet's active area. This allows you to position the screen cursor or use the side switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet. You can also trace a drawing or photograph as long as the pen tip remains within proximity height. Place a picture under the tablet overlay and try tracing it from within one of your graphics applications. For the Graphire2 Pen, proximity is about 5 mm (0.2 inch), average. For the Cordless Mouse, proximity is approximately 1 - 2 mm (.04 - .08 inch). Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 22 DRAWING WITH PRESSURE The Graphire2 Pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, in some drawing programs sliders are used to vary brush characteristics (width, color, and opacity). These characteristics can be controlled much better by the Graphire2 Pen's pressure-sensitivity. You can vary line width, blend colors, and change opacity with the pressure you exert upon the pen. To draw with pressure-sensitivity, select a pressure-sensitive tool from your application's tool palette. Draw along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the Graphire2 Pen. Press hard for thick lines or dense color. Press gently for thin lines or softer color. To adjust the tip feel, see Adjusting Tip Feel. Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support pressure. See Product Information. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 23 ERASING The eraser on the Graphire2 Pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the pen's eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. When you use the pen's eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool. You can also use the eraser in many standard office applications. The eraser will not be pressure sensitive, but you can use it to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells. Try your eraser by opening Simple Text and typing a few words. Use the eraser to select the text. When you lift the eraser, the text will be erased. For further information on using your eraser, see Adjusting Eraser Feel. Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support the eraser (see Product Information). If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for navigating and drawing. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 24 EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE If you use a mouse, you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning the screen cursor. Your Graphire2 Pen, likewise, will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in Pen Mode. This may seem difficult at first, but it is more natural and faster than in Mouse Mode. This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the Graphire2 Pen: 1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). (You can use your traditional mouse to do this.) 2. Choose a free-hand tool in your application and use the Graphire2 Pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection. 3. Draw an X at each grid intersection. 4. Now draw a circle around each intersection. Your screen should look like this: 5. Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own. The more you use your Graphire2 Pen, the easier drawing and navigation will become. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 25 USING THE GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE The Graphire2 Cordless Mouse is batteryless and works on your Graphire2 tablet. By moving the Cordless Mouse across the tablet's active area, you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse. The buttons are programmable, and the integrated fingerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a rolling wheel for scrolling. Integrated middle button and fingerwheel. By default, the button function is set to DOUBLE CLICK and the fingerwheel is set to scroll 3 lines per wheel notch. The right button is set to MODIFIERS: CTRL+CLICK by default. Important: When using other pointing devices, place the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse on your desk. Leaving a Graphire2 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices. The left button is set to single CLICK by default. To learn how to program buttons, see Customizing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 26 USING THE CORDLESS MOUSE FINGERWHEEL To use the fingerwheel, place your hand on the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse with your index finger on the wheel. · · Button function. To use the button function, press down on the wheel to perform a button click. Scrolling. In most applications the fingerwheel will control scrolling; move the fingerwheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down. By default the fingerwheel is set to scroll 3 lines for each notch of wheel movement. For a full description of fingerwheel features and functionality, see Customizing the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 27 CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET Keep your Graphire2 tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your Graphire2 tools and cause wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet surface and Graphire2 tools. You can also use a very mild soap diluted with water. Do not use volatile liquids, such as paint thinner or benzene, because they may damage the plastic case. Keep your tablet and tools in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is best. Also, your Graphire2 tools and tablet are not made to come apart. Twisting the pen case can break the pen. Taking apart the product will void your warranty. Important: When the Graphire2 Pen is not in use, place it in the pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen tip, do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on the tip. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 28 REPLACING THE PEN TIP The tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develops a flat point, you can replace it with another nib. See Parts and Accessories. 1. Clasp the old nib with a tweezer, needle-nosed plier, or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen. 2. Slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen. Firmly push the nib until it stops. To order replacement parts, refer to Parts and Accessories. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 29 CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your Graphire2 pen and mouse set, you may want to customize the way Graphire2 works. This chapter describes how to use the Wacom control panel to adjust your Graphire2 tool and tablet settings. Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Graphire2 by creating application-specific settings. OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL FEATURES CUSTOMIZING YOUR PEN AND CORDLESS MOUSE CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE2 TOOLS WORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS PULL-DOWN MENUS Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 30 OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL Open the control panel with the Graphire2 tool you wish to customize. 1. Using your Graphire2 tool, open the Apple menu and choose CONTROL PANELS. 2. Double-click on the tablet icon. To open the Wacom control panel, double-click here with the tool you wish to customize. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 31 CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Use the Wacom control panel to customize your Graphire2 pen and mouse set. The Pull-Down Menus access many control panel features. These buttons add an application or tool to the lists at the left. The Application List displays applications with customized settings. The Tool List displays tools that are customized for the above selected application. The Help button displays online Help. The information is the same as in the Customizing and Advanced Features chapters in this manual. Tabs display settings for the selected application and selected tool. Tab buttons apply only to the selected tab. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 32 TABS The tabs allow you to customize your Graphire2 tablet, Pen, and Cordless Mouse. When you open the control panel with a Graphire2 tool, the tool is automatically selected in the TOOL LIST and the appropriate tabs are displayed. To change settings for your other tool, select the appropriate tool icon to display the corresponding tabs. These tabs are displayed for the Graphire2 Pen. Note: The APPLICATION LIST is for advanced users who want to create application-specific settings; it is not necessary to select or add applications to customize your Graphire2 tools. To customize Graphire2, select the Graphire2 Pen or Cordless Mouse from the TOOL LIST; the appropriate tabs will display for the selected tool. Then select the tab for the tool setting(s) that you want to modify. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 33 Tab buttons apply only to the selected tab: · · To set the currently open tab to its factory default values, click If you have changed settings on a tab and want to return the tab to the last state when the control panel was opened, click · To copy settings from one tool or application to another, click Copy Settings To... dialog box. This will display the As you explore the control panel tabs, experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. You can always click RESET TAB TO DEFAULT to return to the factory settings. Or, click REVERT TAB to return a tab to the last state when the control panel was opened. Refer to Customizing Your Pen and Cordless Mouse for detailed information on working with tabs. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 34 CONTROL PANEL LISTS Located in the upper portion of the control panel, the APPLICATION LIST and TOOL LIST allow you to create different tablet and tool settings for individual applications. For example, you might set your pen tip for a soft feel in Painter and a firm feel in all other applications. The APPLICATION LIST displays applications that have custom tool settings associated with them. Click to add an installed application to the APPLICATION LIST. You can customize tool settings for the selected application. The TOOL LIST displays which tools (Graphire2 Pen or Cordless Mouse) can be customized for the application selected above. Your current selections are highlighted. Wedges emphasize the relationship between tab settings and the selected tool and application. Click to add a Graphire2 tool to the TOOL LIST. You can customize the tool for the above selected application. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 35 · · When you first install your Graphire2 pen and mouse set, the APPLICATION LIST displays the ALL APPLICATIONS icon. This contains tablet and tool settings for all of your applications. The TOOL LIST displays an icon for the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse. Each tool icon is automatically added to the TOOL LIST when a Graphire2 Pen or Cordless Mouse is first used on the tablet. See Adding a Tool for more information. When you are ready to create custom settings for individual applications, see Working with ApplicationSpecific Settings. CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS The control panel buttons are common to the entire control panel. · To exit the control panel, either click on the close box (located on the window title bar), or select QUIT or CLOSE from the FILE menu. To display online Help for the control panel, click down menu. Or, you can choose HELP... from the HELP pull- · Balloon Help, which provides quick information and useful tips, is also available for most control panel items. To access balloons, turn them on by selecting SHOW BALLOONS from the HELP menu. Help for individual dialog boxes is available by clicking on the button in the specific dialog box. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 36 CUSTOMIZING YOUR PEN AND CORDLESS MOUSE To change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will automatically be selected in the TOOL LIST, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. To customize settings for a different tool, select it from the TOOL LIST by clicking on its icon. GRAPHIRE2 PEN TABS If you selected the Graphire2 Pen, the following control panel tabs are displayed: Settings on this tab apply to both the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse. GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE TABS If you selected the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse, the following tabs are displayed: Settings on this tab apply to both the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 37 ADJUSTING TIP FEEL To adjust the sensitivity of your Graphire2 Pen tip, select the TIP FEEL tab. To create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting. For maximum control while drawing thin lines, use a firm tip setting. A checkmark appears when advanced settings are in effect. Toggles to the advanced options display. Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting. Make several pen strokes to test the current pressuresensitivity setting. Click here with your pen tip to test the current click pressure setting. Note: For all screen shots of tabs, the tab buttons are omitted in order to save space. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 38 ADJUSTING DOUBLE-CLICK Double-clicking with the pen tip can be made easier by expanding the tap area that accepts a double-click (the double-click distance) and reducing the speed required to perform a double-click. This can be set in the DOUBLE CLICK tab. Because a large double-click distance may adversely affect your brushstrokes in some drawing applications, Wacom recommends setting a small double-click distance and using the lower side switch to double-click. Use custom double-click settings when checked. Note: DOUBLE-CLICK ASSIST can be enabled for some applications and disabled for others. See Working with Application-Specific Settings for more information. Enter a number from 1 to 25 pixels or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease double-click distance. Drag the slider to change the double-click speed. A slower speed makes double-clicking easier. Double-click on the target to test your settings before applying them. Tap twice on this icon with your pen tip to automatically set double-click distance and speed based on the way you normally double-click. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 39 CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS Select the TOOL BUTTONS tab to change the functions assigned to the eraser, side switch, and tip of your Graphire2 Pen. For each tool button, a pull-down menu enables you to choose the function that will be performed. Select the function to perform when using the eraser. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper side switch. Select the function to perform when pressing the lower side switch. Click here to change the function assigned to the pen tip. The tip must be set to click in order to draw in most graphics applications. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 40 Button Functions Each button has a pull-down menu that allows you to choose the function that will be performed when the button is pressed. The following list describes all available functions. However, some options are not available for all buttons. · · CLICK. Default setting for the Graphire2 Pen tip. This option simulates a mouse button click. Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click. DOUBLE-CLICK. Default setting for the lower position of the side switch. When this option is selected, pressing the switch simulates a mouse button double-click. For easier double-clicking, use this function instead of tapping twice with your pen tip. CLICK-LOCK. Simulates holding down a mouse button. Press the tool button once to initiate click lock. Press the button again to release click lock. Click lock is useful for dragging objects or selecting blocks of text. · Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 41 · KEYSTROKE.... Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes. When you select this option, the DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box appears. There, you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier keys (such as SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CTRL). After defining a keystroke sequence, click OK. Important: Because the RETURN key can be selected as a defined keystroke, it cannot be used to select OK. You must use a tool to click on the OK button. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 42 · MODIFIER.... Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CTRL). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. If you select this option, the DEFINE MODIFIERS dialog box appears. There, you select the modifier key(s) to simulate. You can select the CLICK box plus one or more modifier key options to define the function you want your tool button to simulate. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 43 · MACRO.... Enables you to play a macro sequence. When you select this option, the SELECT MACRO dialog box appears. There, you can select a predefined macro to play back. After selecting a macro, click OK. Choose the macro type. Select the macro you wish to use. Note: Before you can add macros, you must first create them with a third-party macro application. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 44 · PRESSURE HOLD. (Graphire2 Pen only.) Sets a button so that, when pressed, the pressure is locked at the current pressure level until the button is released. For example, you can paint with pressuresensitivity until you reach the brush size that you like. You can then press the button and continue painting with the same size brush until the button is released. MODE TOGGLE.... Toggles between Pen Mode and Mouse Mode. When first setting a tool button to MODE TOGGLE..., the MOUSE SPEED dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the mouse acceleration and speed. Sets the screen cursor speed when in MOUSE MODE. · Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE MODE. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 45 · · · · POP-UP MENU. Displays a Pop-up Menu on your screen. See Customizing the Pop-up Menu for more information. ERASE. Default setting for the eraser. Refer to Erasing for information on using the eraser. IGNORED. Disables the button function. Application Defined. (Graphire2 Cordless Mouse only.) Only the button number is reported to your application. Use this setting when using applications that have built-in support for tool buttons. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 46 ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL To adjust the sensitivity of your Graphire2 Pen eraser, select the ERASER FEEL tab. To erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting. For maximum control while erasing, use a firm eraser setting. A checkmark appears when advanced settings are in effect. Toggles to the advanced options display. Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting. Using your eraser, test the current eraser pressure-sensitivity setting by erasing here. Erase this text. Using your eraser, select text to test the current eraser click pressure setting. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 47 TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING To change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet and cursor movement on the screen, select the MAPPING/SPEED tab. The default POSITIONING MODE for the Graphire2 Pen is PEN MODE, which means that each point on the tablet maps to a corresponding point on the screen. (The default setting for the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse is MOUSE MODE.) In PEN MODE, the MAPPING/SPEED tab looks like this: Select the Orientation of your tablet. Positioning Mode. In Pen Mode, the screen cursor moves with absolute positioning. Note: Except for tablet orientation, the mapping settings for the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse are independent of one another. Select the Tablet Area for drawing. Display Area. Select a monitor area for tablet to screen mapping. Aspect. Select a tablet to screen mapping relationship. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 48 With MOUSE MODE selected, the MAPPING/SPEED tab looks like this: Positioning Mode. In Mouse Mode, the screen cursor moves with relative positioning. This is the default mode for the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse. Select the Orientation of your tablet. Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE MODE. Select a slower or faster screen cursor speed when in Mouse Mode. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 49 Positioning Mode The POSITIONING MODE controls how the screen cursor moves. · · In PEN MODE, wherever you place a Graphire2 tool on the tablet, the cursor jumps to the corresponding point on the screen. This is required for tracing. In MOUSE MODE, the screen cursor is positioned like a mouse, requiring a "pick up and roll" action to move the cursor on the screen. By default, your Graphire2 Pen is set to PEN MODE for drawing, and your Graphire2 Cordless Mouse is set to MOUSE MODE for navigation. Note: You can also switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE by using the screen Pop-up Menu. See Customizing the Pop-up Menu for more information. Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 50