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xsetwacom: Set mode to relative (like a mouse) or absolute (like a pen) mode.
$ xsetwacom set "${device_name}" Mode "${select}"
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This command is used to set the mode of a Wacom tablet device using the xsetwacom utility. Here's the breakdown of the command:

  • xsetwacom: It's the command-line utility for configuring Wacom tablets on Linux systems.
  • set: This is the action parameter used with xsetwacom to set a specific property or mode of a Wacom device.
  • "${device_name}": It represents the name or identifier of the Wacom device you want to modify or configure. The actual value of ${device_name} will usually be something like Wacom Intuos Pro M Pen stylus, which can be found using the xsetwacom --list devices command.
  • Mode: This is the property or mode of the Wacom device that you want to set. It could be any valid mode supported by the device, such as Absolute, Relative, or any custom modes depending on the tablet model and driver.
  • "${select}": It represents the value you want to set for the Mode property. The actual value of ${select} will vary depending on the available modes for your specific tablet. For example, if you want to set the mode to "Absolute," you would replace ${select} with "Absolute".

By executing this command with the appropriate values for ${device_name} and ${select}, you can change the mode of the Wacom device to the desired configuration.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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