Ever since I installed CS5.1 whenever I use Photoshop's clone stamp tool it disables my keyboard and I have to restart my computer to get it working again. I have talked to Adobe, received new software, reinstalled it multiple ways, worked in safe mode, worked as another user, contracted an "expert." But the problem persists. Adobe says it's an Apple problem and Apple says it's an Adobe problem.
Any ideas or helps?
I have the same problem! Did you ever figure it out?
No, I've even upgraded to CS6 and the problem is still there. But, at least now I'm not alone. Wish there was a solution.
Is this with a Wired, USB, keyboard or the Apple Bluetooth (POS) wireless keyboard.
If it is wireless, Apple and BT then it is an Apple problem.
Connect a USB Wired keyboard when working in PS.
Yes, I'm using a wireless keyboard. I've tried out three different wireless keyboards and it was always the same. Thanks for the heads up on the wired keyboard. I'll have to look into purchasing one.
Any idea why the wireless keyboards have the problem?
I found a solution! It's keyboard shortcut to turn off the keybord.
To disable it go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Mouse and Trackpad > Options and uncheck "Press the option key five times to toggle Mouse Keys"
If all of those wireless KBs are Bluetooth then something is shutting off the BT. Could be the Key or Combo of keys used for the Clone Stamp tool. Not sure what it is on the Mac but on PC to select an area to stamp from you hold down the alt key and click the mouse. That action may do something to the BT settings or it is a signal to the keyboard to shut off or disconnect.
I just did it on my PC with USB Wireless keyboard and did not have any problems.
You might also check the keyboard shortcut assignments in Sys Preferences to see if whatever keys, mouse clicks are used for the Clone Stamp tool isn't set for some other option.
Great!!!!
But on new versions of OS X it is under "Universal Access".
Hope that helps the OP.
Papadam wrote:
I found a solution! It's keyboard shortcut to turn off the keybord.
To disable it go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Mouse and Trackpad > Options and uncheck "Press the option key five times to toggle Mouse Keys"
Very cool. You made my day and saved my bacon! This has troubled me for over a year. Bless you! Bless you!
I want to thank you very much for this tip. I've been very upset with this annoyance since about 2 years ago. I have no clue as to why it happens, but I'm certainly happy to have found your answer. Merci Beaucoup!
Photoshop's clone stamp tool disables my keyboard.
