Pressure Sensitivity Setup for Adobe Products
Learn how to enable and configure pressure sensitivity for Adobe Creative Suite applications with VirtualTablet.
Adobe Photoshop
Configure pressure-sensitive brushes in Photoshop:
- Select the Brush Tool from the toolbar
- Open the Brush Panel (Window → Brush Settings)
- Enable Shape Dynamics:
- Check “Shape Dynamics”
- Set Control to “Pen Pressure”
- Adjust size variation as desired
- Start drawing with pressure sensitivity!
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Pro tip: Experiment with other dynamics like Opacity and Flow controlled by pen pressure for more natural brush effects.
Adobe Illustrator
Set up pressure-sensitive brushes in Illustrator:
- Select the Brush Tool from the toolbar
- Access Brush Options:
- Click on the brush size window
- Open the options menu (top right corner)
- Select “Brush Options”
- Configure Pressure Settings:
- Change Size option to “Pressure”
- Set variation values (e.g., 10pt-50pt)
- Adjust other parameters as needed
- Create vector art with natural brush strokes!
Video Tutorial: How to configure pressure sensitivity in Illustrator
Adobe Animate (Flash)
Enable pressure support in Animate:
- Select the Brush Tool in the tools panel
- Enable Pressure Option:
- Look for “Use Pressure” in the tool options
- Toggle it ON
- Animate with pressure-sensitive strokes!
Video Tutorial: How to configure pressure sensitivity in Flash
Common Issues and Solutions
- Inconsistent pressure: Check if Windows Ink is enabled (Windows users)
- Brush not changing size: Verify “Pen Pressure” is selected in brush dynamics