Pen/Tablet, anyne use one?

[ChristineH]

I was wondering if you could use one of the pen/tablets out there to draw in inkscape? I see they have several different brands like bamboo, Ive never used one but if we could use them to trace in inkscape that would be sooo much easier then trying to use the mouse

[alexan44]

I've used Wacom for many years now and am thrilled with my tablet.

Liz

[kruemel]

I use an AiptekTablet and can use it in Inkscape. It´s also possible to open the saved images in SCA. Wasn´t able to cut it yet, so I can´t tell you what the cuts look like. But it works and I am so happy to have a tablet! Hubby gave it to me as a christmas gift - I even never asked for it!

[susibi]

Sorry - I'm a little confused - you don't need to draw to trace in Inkscape. You use the Path>trace bitmap command. Whether you use a mouse or a drawing tablet is irrelevant.
If you want to draw using the freehand tool then yes, using a tablet and pen is easier as it gives you more control.
Susibi

[GrammyKrausse]

My sweet husband bought me Intuos 3 yesterday. I am fairly capable in some of the graphics programs. I have designed and sewed several embroydery designes that turned out (have been told) fairly good and was hoping I could use this in Inkscape. I also do digital scrapbooking making my own mask, pings etc. I haven't installed any of the software yet, still trying to figure out just what I bought. There was absolutly no paper instructions, and the website isn't much help. Sooo???? If there are any ideas on this one would be great. Know it works on Corals Painter and Adobe ??? but other then that I have no clue.
Clueless Grammy

[susibi]

Lucky you - that's a nice tablet. I have a rather old very cheapy Trust that works on most of the graphics programs I use so I'm sure yours will too.
Susibi

[ChristineH]

Sorry - I'm a little confused - you don't need to draw to trace in Inkscape. You use the Path>trace bitmap command. Whether you use a mouse or a drawing tablet is irrelevant.
If you want to draw using the freehand tool then yes, using a tablet and pen is easier as it gives you more control.
Susibi

omg! I didnt know that, wow does that make my life easier, THANK YoU for posting that!