trackpad not working with Gimp

I have this same problem using Mac OS Monterey 12.3.1. on a MacBook Pro, August 2, 2022, and so far no one seems to have an answer that I can find -


On June 5, 2020 kolemorgan posted this question:


I'm using Catalina 10.15.4 on a MacBook Pro.

I'm using Gimp 2.10.4

When I use my trackpad (don't have an external mouse) I can click on the top File Menu and choose a selection tool. It then highlights that tool on the toolbox but I cannot directly click on an item in any of the toolboxes. I can see my mouse moving around the screen. And I don't appear to have any trackpad issues with any other software. In preview I can cut a selection, move it etc using the trackpad.

However if I choose the rectangle selection tool from the menu in gimp it will allow me to create a square with a drag/swipe motion on the trackpad. Its not very accurate though. But I cannot then grab the handles of my square or select it to cut/move etc. I'm not sure whether the trackpad settings are not working or I need to set a setting in Gimp itself. I have spent a couple hours googling but there is no "set up your trackpad for gimp". Is there a MacBook Gimp user out there who could help me please?

Thankyou



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I'm using Catalina 10.15.4 on a MacBook Pro.

I'm using Gimp 2.10.4

When I use my trackpad (don't have an external mouse) I can click on the top File Menu and choose a selection tool. It then highlights that tool on the toolbox but I cannot directly click on an item in any of the toolboxes. I can see my mouse moving around the screen. And I don't appear to have any trackpad issues with any other software. In preview I can cut a selection, move it etc using the trackpad.

However if I choose the rectangle selection tool from the menu in gimp it will allow me to create a square with a drag/swipe motion on the trackpad. Its not very accurate though. But I cannot then grab the handles of my square or select it to cut/move etc. I'm not sure whether the trackpad settings are not working or I need to set a setting in Gimp itself. I have spent a couple hours googling but there is no "set up your trackpad for gimp". Is there a MacBook Gimp user out there who could help me please?

Thankyou

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 4:43 PM

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Aug 4, 2022 9:11 PM in response to ps0

Hi ps0,

Welcome to the Apple Community,


I have Gimp on my MacBook Pro, however am no expert, and have Monterey installed.


Wondering if the Gimp Manual is of any help: https://docs.gimp.org/2.10/en/

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Re: I'm not sure whether the trackpad settings are not working or I need to set a setting in Gimp itself.


In this GIMP user forum online

https://discuss.pixls.us/t/no-right-click-mac-catalina/25294/13. (Scroll to the bottom of the discussion)


There is a discussion on a different problem with the right "click" on trackpad using Carolina

Problem seemed to issue from the choice of "double-click" settings

Seems the setting using two fingers may be worth a try, if not already set.

(There's an Image at bottom of the online discussion that illustrates )


You may find more help by participating in the Gimp discussion forum or trying the tutorials.

All the best :-)

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