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xsetwacom
xsetwacom is a command-line tool used to modify and customize Wacom tablet settings on Linux systems. It enables users to configure various aspects of their Wacom tablets, such as screen mapping, stylus behavior, button mapping, and pressure sensitivity. The tool interacts with the X Input Extension (XInput), which allows input device configuration. Users can access xsetwacom by opening a terminal window and entering the appropriate commands followed by specific options and values. It requires administrative privileges to modify system settings. xsetwacom supports multiple Wacom models and helps users fine-tune tablet settings according to their preferences, improving overall user experience and productivity. It is widely utilized by digital artists, graphic designers, and other professionals who rely on Wacom tablets for their work.
List of commands for xsetwacom:
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xsetwacom:tldr:1275d xsetwacom: Set mode to relative (like a mouse) or absolute (like a pen) mode.$ xsetwacom set "${device_name}" Mode "${select}"try on your machineexplain this command
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xsetwacom:tldr:5b4cd xsetwacom: Set Wacom area to specific screen. Get name of the screen with `xrandr`.$ xsetwacom set "${device_name}" MapToOutput ${screen}try on your machineexplain this command
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xsetwacom:tldr:bda25 xsetwacom: Set button to only work when the tip of the pen is touching the tablet.$ xsetwacom set "${device_name}" TabletPCButton "on"try on your machineexplain this command
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xsetwacom:tldr:c903b xsetwacom: List all the available Wacom devices. The device name is in the first column.$ xsetwacom listtry on your machineexplain this command
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xsetwacom:tldr:ded2b xsetwacom: Rotate the input (useful for tablet-PC when rotating screen) by 0|90|180|270 degrees from "natural" rotation.$ xsetwacom set "${device_name}" Rotate ${select}try on your machineexplain this command