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On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:33:45 -0500, Kyle <hob### [at] gate net> wrote:
>I have been considering getting a graphics tablet, but am a little on the fence about
it. I was thinking about what other input devices might be available to aid with CG,
or just for general use, so
>I figured I'd throw out the following questions to the community:
>
>1) Do you use a graphics tablet or other alternative input device?
I've been using a graphics tablet for a couple of years now. I use it instead of
a mouse for everything. I suffer from RSI and the tablet helps a lot. After a
couple of days it became as simple as using a pen.
>2) If so, what exactly are you using?
I've first bought an Intos A3 size tablet on ebay cheeply but found that it was
too big then bought an A5 size which suits me well. I also bought two cheap
>3) How is it working out for you?
>
I wouldn't go back to using a mouse. I adjust the active area to about 6 X 4 cm.
and I can traverse the screen without moving my hand. If I need greater
sensitivity I will increase the active area. For most work I have it set small.
I've not had a need to paint textures but have tried it and it makes me wish I
could sketch.
One great feature the cheap tablets have is "Gestures" where if you draw a
pattern it is interpreted as a command. For instance if I draw a W Word will
open or a symbol like the one on the enter key, that will be interpreted as
enter. <- is back a page in my browser etc.
Regards
Stephen
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