How can I get my Wacom tablet to use the mouse in relative (touchpad) mode?
I am currently using Ubuntu 11.10 with a first edition Wacom Bamboo Fun 4x6 tablet. The Wacom tablet driver in Ubuntu acknowledges the Wacom pen and its buttons just fine.
However, it doesn't switch to relative mode when I use the Wacom mouse. Also, switching to relative mode manually using the applet in System Settings will not work with the mouse. It stays in absolute or tablet mode.
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I am currently using Ubuntu 11.10 with a first edition Wacom Bamboo Fun 4x6 tablet. The Wacom tablet driver in Ubuntu acknowledges the Wacom pen and its buttons just fine.
However, it doesn't switch to relative mode when I use the Wacom mouse. Also, switching to relative mode manually using the applet in System Settings will not work with the mouse. It stays in absolute or tablet mode.
mouse wacom bamboo
edited Sep 14 '12 at 6:53
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asked Nov 7 '11 at 14:22
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OP are you still looking for an answer? If so, you may need to repost your question as this is flagged for closure. Regards,
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I am currently using Ubuntu 11.10 with a first edition Wacom Bamboo Fun 4x6 tablet. The Wacom tablet driver in Ubuntu acknowledges the Wacom pen and its buttons just fine.
However, it doesn't switch to relative mode when I use the Wacom mouse. Also, switching to relative mode manually using the applet in System Settings will not work with the mouse. It stays in absolute or tablet mode.
mouse wacom bamboo
edited Sep 14 '12 at 6:53
jokerdino♦
32.5k21118186
asked Nov 7 '11 at 14:22
N.C. WeberN.C. Weber
128311
I am currently using Ubuntu 11.10 with a first edition Wacom Bamboo Fun 4x6 tablet. The Wacom tablet driver in Ubuntu acknowledges the Wacom pen and its buttons just fine.
However, it doesn't switch to relative mode when I use the Wacom mouse. Also, switching to relative mode manually using the applet in System Settings will not work with the mouse. It stays in absolute or tablet mode.
mouse wacom bamboo
mouse wacom bamboo
edited Sep 14 '12 at 6:53
jokerdino♦
32.5k21118186
asked Nov 7 '11 at 14:22
N.C. WeberN.C. Weber
128311
edited Sep 14 '12 at 6:53
jokerdino♦
32.5k21118186
asked Nov 7 '11 at 14:22
N.C. WeberN.C. Weber
128311
edited Sep 14 '12 at 6:53
jokerdino♦
32.5k21118186
edited Sep 14 '12 at 6:53
jokerdino♦
32.5k21118186
edited Sep 14 '12 at 6:53
jokerdino♦
32.5k21118186
32.5k21118186
asked Nov 7 '11 at 14:22
N.C. WeberN.C. Weber
128311
asked Nov 7 '11 at 14:22
N.C. WeberN.C. Weber
128311
asked Nov 7 '11 at 14:22
N.C. WeberN.C. Weber
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OP are you still looking for an answer? If so, you may need to repost your question as this is flagged for closure. Regards,
– Ringtail
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OP are you still looking for an answer? If so, you may need to repost your question as this is flagged for closure. Regards,
– Ringtail
Mar 27 '12 at 21:05
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Information provided here, can be useful for you in order to properly configure your tablet using the xsetwacom utility.
Pay special attention to this part, which defines the tablet mode:
Mode
The Mode parameter sets the device mode as either Relative, the default for cursor (the Wacom tablet mouse) and tablet touch or
Absolute, the default for the stylus, eraser, and tablet PC touch.
Relative Mode means pointer tracking for the device will function like
a mouse, whereas Absolute Mode means the pointer corresponds to the
device's actual position on the tablet or tablet PC screen. An example
of the command would be: xsetwacom set "device name" Mode "Absolute"
Note that using the Mode parameter in an xsetwacom command will
prevent you from pulling a Guideline in Gimp with your mouse due to a
long standing GTK bug.
There is a way to make this behavior the default and make it permanent. All the information is provided in the appropriate section.
Good luck!
answered Nov 7 '11 at 17:41
Geppettvs D'ConstanzoGeppettvs D'Constanzo
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In typical WWW fashion, the reference link has died. Please supply in the answer how to make it permanent? For xorg apparently you need to either append set commands to~/.xinitrcor change/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-wacom.conf-- not at all obvious from the manpage.
– Maarten
Nov 25 '18 at 12:12
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Information provided here, can be useful for you in order to properly configure your tablet using the xsetwacom utility.
Pay special attention to this part, which defines the tablet mode:
Mode
The Mode parameter sets the device mode as either Relative, the default for cursor (the Wacom tablet mouse) and tablet touch or
Absolute, the default for the stylus, eraser, and tablet PC touch.
Relative Mode means pointer tracking for the device will function like
a mouse, whereas Absolute Mode means the pointer corresponds to the
device's actual position on the tablet or tablet PC screen. An example
of the command would be: xsetwacom set "device name" Mode "Absolute"
Note that using the Mode parameter in an xsetwacom command will
prevent you from pulling a Guideline in Gimp with your mouse due to a
long standing GTK bug.
There is a way to make this behavior the default and make it permanent. All the information is provided in the appropriate section.
Good luck!
answered Nov 7 '11 at 17:41
Geppettvs D'ConstanzoGeppettvs D'Constanzo
16.2k43283
In typical WWW fashion, the reference link has died. Please supply in the answer how to make it permanent? For xorg apparently you need to either append set commands to~/.xinitrcor change/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-wacom.conf-- not at all obvious from the manpage.
– Maarten
Nov 25 '18 at 12:12
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Information provided here, can be useful for you in order to properly configure your tablet using the xsetwacom utility.
Pay special attention to this part, which defines the tablet mode:
Mode
The Mode parameter sets the device mode as either Relative, the default for cursor (the Wacom tablet mouse) and tablet touch or
Absolute, the default for the stylus, eraser, and tablet PC touch.
Relative Mode means pointer tracking for the device will function like
a mouse, whereas Absolute Mode means the pointer corresponds to the
device's actual position on the tablet or tablet PC screen. An example
of the command would be: xsetwacom set "device name" Mode "Absolute"
Note that using the Mode parameter in an xsetwacom command will
prevent you from pulling a Guideline in Gimp with your mouse due to a
long standing GTK bug.
There is a way to make this behavior the default and make it permanent. All the information is provided in the appropriate section.
Good luck!
answered Nov 7 '11 at 17:41
Geppettvs D'ConstanzoGeppettvs D'Constanzo
16.2k43283
In typical WWW fashion, the reference link has died. Please supply in the answer how to make it permanent? For xorg apparently you need to either append set commands to~/.xinitrcor change/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-wacom.conf-- not at all obvious from the manpage.
– Maarten
Nov 25 '18 at 12:12
add a comment |
Information provided here, can be useful for you in order to properly configure your tablet using the xsetwacom utility.
Pay special attention to this part, which defines the tablet mode:
Mode
The Mode parameter sets the device mode as either Relative, the default for cursor (the Wacom tablet mouse) and tablet touch or
Absolute, the default for the stylus, eraser, and tablet PC touch.
Relative Mode means pointer tracking for the device will function like
a mouse, whereas Absolute Mode means the pointer corresponds to the
device's actual position on the tablet or tablet PC screen. An example
of the command would be: xsetwacom set "device name" Mode "Absolute"
Note that using the Mode parameter in an xsetwacom command will
prevent you from pulling a Guideline in Gimp with your mouse due to a
long standing GTK bug.
There is a way to make this behavior the default and make it permanent. All the information is provided in the appropriate section.
Good luck!
answered Nov 7 '11 at 17:41
Geppettvs D'ConstanzoGeppettvs D'Constanzo
16.2k43283
Information provided here, can be useful for you in order to properly configure your tablet using the xsetwacom utility.
Pay special attention to this part, which defines the tablet mode:
Mode
The Mode parameter sets the device mode as either Relative, the default for cursor (the Wacom tablet mouse) and tablet touch or
Absolute, the default for the stylus, eraser, and tablet PC touch.
Relative Mode means pointer tracking for the device will function like
a mouse, whereas Absolute Mode means the pointer corresponds to the
device's actual position on the tablet or tablet PC screen. An example
of the command would be: xsetwacom set "device name" Mode "Absolute"
Note that using the Mode parameter in an xsetwacom command will
prevent you from pulling a Guideline in Gimp with your mouse due to a
long standing GTK bug.
There is a way to make this behavior the default and make it permanent. All the information is provided in the appropriate section.
Good luck!
answered Nov 7 '11 at 17:41
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In typical WWW fashion, the reference link has died. Please supply in the answer how to make it permanent? For xorg apparently you need to either append set commands to~/.xinitrcor change/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-wacom.conf-- not at all obvious from the manpage.
– Maarten
Nov 25 '18 at 12:12
add a comment |
In typical WWW fashion, the reference link has died. Please supply in the answer how to make it permanent? For xorg apparently you need to either append set commands to~/.xinitrcor change/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-wacom.conf-- not at all obvious from the manpage.
– Maarten
Nov 25 '18 at 12:12
In typical WWW fashion, the reference link has died. Please supply in the answer how to make it permanent? For xorg apparently you need to either append set commands to
~/.xinitrc or change /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-wacom.conf -- not at all obvious from the manpage.– Maarten
Nov 25 '18 at 12:12
In typical WWW fashion, the reference link has died. Please supply in the answer how to make it permanent? For xorg apparently you need to either append set commands to
~/.xinitrc or change /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-wacom.conf -- not at all obvious from the manpage.– Maarten
Nov 25 '18 at 12:12
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