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Using a Drawing Tablet

In the preceding chapters, how to draw has been demonstrated using a Mouse. A Drawing

Tablet allows you to draw Strokes using a Stylus. This provides the freedom to draw as you

would with a pencil on a paper pad. A Drawing Tablet is the superior tool for an artist but you

should be aware, there is a learning curve to mastering the use of a Stylus. The technical set up

of a Tablet and Stylus is not difficult but training your hand eye coordination will take practice.

Figure 5.1

Before you can use a Drawing Tablet you have to install the Driver Software for your particular

device. Make sure you have the latest Driver and follow the instructions provided by the supplier.

With the software installed and the Tablet connected to your computer, Blender will automatically

recognise the device. There are no settings in Blender which apply to any specific brand of

Tablet. The only settings you may wish to activate are settings for emulating a Three Button

Mouse, specifically allowing you to use keyboard keys in conjunction with a drawing Stylus (the

Pen that comes with the tablet).

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