a [test] workspace for small tablets!
SHORTSTACK SYNDROME is a workspace. But not just any workspace, it's a layout for small [display] tablets!
As a XP-PEN user, the Artist 13.3 Pro is tiny. Things get cramped and I can't see with my darn hands in the way.
So in attempt to make drawing and navigation easier, I made a test workspace that so far helps me draw...I'm trying to use it as I speak, lol.
But my way of moving is different from yours, so I'll break down some palletes from my end!
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Peplulk will be our guide! Now hear me out so I make some sort of sense.
#1: Whenever I start, I go straight and hide the title & menu bar. It's not much, but it provides a bit of space without cramping down more.
The command bar has most of my frequently used actions: picking screen color, sharpen, record/export timelapse, etc. Some others are there for an easier convenience.
Fair disclaimer: I use a mix of keyboard and tablet shortcuts, which is why the undo and flip horizontal aren't there. Depending on your own shortcuts, try to adjust them as what fits!
#2: Seperating windows from each other gives some ample room, so the tool property, sub tool and...I'll get to that --- don't connect on one side. You can move or resize them freely!
This helps save me time from looking back and forth for a brush, and managing its settings. I'd say having it closer or on-top of the canvas is good, right?
#3: "wait, why is the bigger windows on the far-right? you use the keyboard-tablet keys, right?"
...I have my moments of being manual, too. I don't want to overcrowd the command bar with every bit of tools; gets overwheleming and confusing. And plus, this is a test workspace, all of this is experimental for both me and you, lol.
Fill up the command bar as much as you need to save even more space!
the star: I forgot to show the navigator/sub view windows, lol. They fit in that small spot, meaning the navigation of those two may be hard to see. While I recommend keeping it as given, you can move them into the far-right side for a better view.
one more thing then i'll stop yapping: the layer window shares a spot with the materials one. I don't know if this is cursed, but we don't talk about that.
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Sorry for talking so much, but I just wanted to get some possible questions solved just in case you're confused.
If there's any more advance sort of errors of this workspace...I don't intend to fix the things I make here, especially since this one is a test.. You're on your own with that, lol. /lh
Regardless, I hope this workspace helps anyone with small display tablets. Change anything as you please!
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