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Remove unused devices--how? - mholder - 09-05-2017
I have a few tablets. One of them I want to use, but the other ones I don't.
In the 'Configure Input Devices' window there is a massive list of devices that I don't intend to use. It is a mess, but I don't see any way to remove unused devices.
Is there an easy way to clean up the list and keep the device I want?
RE: Remove unused devices--how? - Ofnuts - 09-05-2017
What OS?
RE: Remove unused devices--how? - mholder - 09-05-2017
linux mint 18
RE: Remove unused devices--how? - rich2005 - 09-06-2017
Maybe.
Disable ~/.gimp-2.8/devicerc by renaming as a bakup, that is where all the settings are stored.
Start Gimp, then Edit -> Input Devices Have a look at what is there, Configure as required, Save, restart Gimp.
RE: Remove unused devices--how? - mholder - 09-06-2017
Yes, it works. THanks!
RE: Remove unused devices--how? - sallyanne - 09-07-2017
Where you 'add' input devices. Is there an option to 'remove' them?
ie. highlight the device name and click on remove.
RE: Remove unused devices--how? - rich2005 - 09-07-2017
You can edit the file mentioned above devicerc, it is a text file and the various device settings are in blocks. So it is possible to be selective. Using Windows you do need a decent text editor.
I reverted to my 'lazy' advice of deleting the file so Gimp can make a new one, getting rid of all redundant tablets.
The correct way is Edit -> Preferences -> Input Devices -> Reset Saved Input Device Settings to Default Values. No way of being selective, it is all or nothing.
That gets back the the basic - Core Pointer - Mouse - TouchPad (if you have one) so it does mean losing any settings that you might use. Then plug your tablet back in, make any adjustments, save the new configuration.