06-26-2021, 08:50 AM
(06-25-2021, 11:59 PM)trmnshwrx Wrote: I just got a Kamvas 13 this week. I am just starting to use it.
Does it work with GIMP?
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: I'm still figuring that out.
Explanation: It readily works just like a mouse, except the form factor is better for your hand. But I'm guessing you want to take advantage of the pressure sensitivity the stylus affords you. I found this video that shows how to turn it on in GIMP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQl6ZQFDiJ4
That works. But...When I draw a line quickly, it's beaded, or it looks like you took a flat ribbon and twisted it. I'm guessing something to do with the pen/tablet refresh rate? It's maybe not sending enough samples, if that makes sense?
I actually came here to figure out the beading...
EDIT: This problem occurs with "Basic Dynamics." But in the brush options pane, right below Force and to the left of the word "Dynamics" there is a little square icon. Clicking that icon allows you to choose Dynamics mode, like Pressure Size or Pressure Opacity. The beading issue does not occur in these modes.
So does the Kamvas 13 work with GIMP? I'm satisfied so far, so I say "Yes."
Is this what you call "beaded"?
I get this if I increase the brush spacing.
As to the ribbon effect, the "Basic Dynamics" map (among other things) the brush size to the velocity (this mapping works backwards, the faster you go, the smaller the brush and the thinner the line).
Dynamics are very powerful but the standard ones may not be suited to your habits (or to the response curve of your hand+tablet). If you use a tablet you should learn to customize them.