WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4
Using the side switches
The Graphire4 pen is equipped with two side switches. Each switch has a programmable function that is selected when you press the switch. You can use a side switch whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use a switch.
The upper switch is set to DOUBLE CLICK, and the lower switch is set to RIGHT CLICK by default.
Hints:
•Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip.
•Use a right-click to bring up application-specific or icon-specific menus.
To assign new switch functions, see customizing the side switches.
Drawing with pressure-sensitivity
The Graphire4 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 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, first select a pressure- sensitive tool from your application’s tool palette. Then draw along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the 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, eraser feel, and double-click.
Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support pressure. See product information.