Wacom Pen Tablet

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Wacom Pen Tablet

Hi all,
for lack of a better place to post, I am trying it here first. Is there any support in Pages for a tablet type input, without using Ink?

What I am looking for is an application where I can type normally with keyboard and then when needed add sketches, arrows circles and connections between text with my pen and tablet. Any ideas are appreciated.

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Oct 17, 2008 2:14 PM

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Answer 1

Oct 17, 2008 3:01 PM in response to theonlydonfelix

You can use the Wacom tablet to draw (not paint) in Pages using the Shapes menu (look to the bottom for the freeform tool) but it is not a good drawing application.

For real drawing look to the specialist programs like Illustrator, FreeHand, CorelDraw, LineForm, ZeusDraw etc.

You might also look to programs like OmniGrapple which are better suited to diagramming and flowcharting.

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Answer 2

KOENIG Yvan

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Oct 18, 2008 2:32 AM in response to theonlydonfelix

If you don't use Ink, in Pages, the pencil behaves quite like a mouse.

Yvan KOENIG (from FRANCE samedi 18 octobre 2008 11:32:29)

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Answer 3

Oct 18, 2008 1:11 PM in response to theonlydonfelix

Wacom has a list of various software and the kind of support each offers:

http://www.wacom.com/productsupport/tesoftware.cfm

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Answer 4

KOENIG Yvan

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Oct 19, 2008 6:04 AM in response to PeterBreis0807

Oops, their database seems to be out of date.

The MacOS list contains Office (2002-2003) but is unaware of Pages, Keynote, Numbers, inDesign and Xpress.

Yvan KOENIG (from FRANCE dimanche 19 octobre 2008 15:04:25)

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Answer 5

Laika

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Dec 25, 2008 3:17 PM in response to theonlydonfelix

I am trying to use a Wacom table with my Tiger Ink book download did not seem to help did nor seem to help Would like to use tablet to mark documents What am I missing
Thanks

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Answer 6

Kurt Weber

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Dec 25, 2008 6:49 PM in response to theonlydonfelix

I grew tired of the limitations of the Apple Mouse and am now using my tablet for everything. I find the mouse software for the tablet gives a you a load more options. The mouse has a feel like a wireless mouse since there are no cords to it and I like the way it glides on the tablet.

I do not use the pen except for Adobe Photoshop Elements, where it really shines.

Kurt

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Answer 7

Mary FM

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Mar 12, 2009 9:41 AM in response to Kurt Weber

I'm not sure who I am replying to with this. Am new to posting and can't find how to post my question. So here goes and thanks for reading this.
I'm using a Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet and want to screen share with someone when I'm videochatting. I am able to write on the screen (on what looks like a sticky note) but when I lift the pen, the writing disappears. How do I keep the sticky note from disappearing? Many thanks.
Mary

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