wacom tablet, compatability issues

So i got a graphire 4 tablet today, have cs3 and vista premier. I can use the tablet for general point and click stuff, the two buttons on the pen work, but the pressure sensitivity and eraser doesnt work...

what have i dont wrong? why wont they work?

Have you downloaded the latest drivers? I don't have Vista but initially had some issues with the box driver.

Wardie

got latest drivers, restarted and works fine. Thanks

Theses things are wicekd

Gouba wrote in post #3327987
got latest drivers, restarted and works fine. Thanks

Theses things are wicekd

I see you found the problem. One thing to remember is that you must have "Pen Pressure" selected in the drop down list within the brushes pallet if you're in Photoshop.

I'm looking at the Wacom Intuos3 online right now. I have a (probably really stupid) question for you folks. It says it's PC and Mac compatible. Does that mean it'll work with my laptop (provided my system meets all other necessary requirements)? It's cordless, does that mean it'll die in a month like everything else cordless I've tried? Anyone with experience with this art pad want to chirp in? Which of these pads are the best? What should I bare in mind while getting ready to buy one and looking round? Thanks in advance!

TheGreatOg wrote in post #3331867
Anyone with experience with this art pad want to chirp in? Which of these pads are the best? What should I bare in mind while getting ready to buy one and looking round? Thanks in advance!

I'm addicted to my Wacom Intuous3 4x5! Since you're using a laptop, I would reccommend something of a similar size for portability. I have used the same tablet with the same drivers on both a PC & Mac (laptop & desktop), so whatever platform you use it will be compatable. My tablet has the wire to the USB, but I recently met a Production Studio Designer with a wireless Wacom and I'm jealous. That cord gets annoying! Expecially when it's in the briefcase and tangling about.

I chose the Intuous 3 because it's level of sensitivity. 1024 pressure levels of control.

If I had to choose with the tablet I currently have and one that's cordless; I would go cordless all the way. Just bring extra batteries and you'll be fine.

If you're set on getting a monster sized tablet, be ready for extra long brush strokes that could get tiresome as time wears on.

Also, I see that the same tablet is $229 at Wacom.com; I purchased mine about a year ago for $199 at Circuit City. They may still have that price?

i want one so bad.

You totally rock and thanks for the advice! That was exactly the response that I was looking for. And I was after the 4x5, portable, etc. wireless. Wicked, you've sold me on it!

The Wacom will change how you work in PS. It is an amazing tool. Takes a bit of getting used to.

Very difficult to get the same amount of control using a mouse.

I'm forever hooked.

Enjoy!