I’m just diving in with the trial of Pro and trying to get a feel for how to be most proficient. I just ordered and iPad M2 Pro and, until that arrives, should I be gravitating towards using my wacom tablet and pen or just keyboard and mouse. Thanks All. Really excited about getting started.

I am a PC user. I have a graphic tablet for art work. I can’t imagine using it for SU. Been using Pro with keyboard and mouse for many years. Keyboard shortcuts are the speedup deal.

Keyboard / mouse it’s not tablet friendly, if you use a wacom or else, it basically works like a mouse. a mouse with no scroll to zoom, and depending on the tabler, no middle click…

SketchUp has no specific support for pen tablets. They do work somewhat as a mouse replacement but probably the safest choice of input device is a three-button wheel mouse. Keyboard is a must. Some people like the 3DConnexion 3d navigating devices.

I prefer a mouse and keyboard since that’s what SketchUp was designed to work with.

Wacom pen and tablets work wonderfully with SU. I’ve used one since 2005.

I purchased an Intuos 5 nearly a decade ago and have on and off attempted to replace the mouse with it but I keep going back to my Logitech Vertical.

I’ve been using a Wacom tablet for SU for many years, in conjunction with a 3D Connexion Space Mouse. They make a great combo in SU — though I still prefer a mouse for LO — but if you’re not going to use both together, you’d be better off with a 3 button mouse.

There is quite a long discussion on the subject here. [image] Best pen tablet (non-screen) to use with Sketchup? Computer Advice Anyone have experience using a pen tablet (with no screen) to use Sketchup? I have hand issues and have to use a pen (instead of a mouse). Than…

Sketchup can be used with graphic tablets, I’ve watched @TheOnlyAaron and Tyson streams where they use it instead of a mouse, maybe they could tell you they’re experience using it. Personally I wouldn’t change the mouse and keyboard workflow I’ve developed for almost 15 years. I have been using a 3…

The old timers will remind us all that SketchUp was designed to be used with a 3 button mouse. I have tried it with a pen tablet, pen display, touchpad, and mouse and for me, there is no comparison to using SketchUp with a 3 button mouse (and a 3D mouse for bonus points). As has been mentioned, usin…

Do most users on pc prefer pen tablets or keyboard/mouse?

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There is quite a long discussion on the subject here.

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Do most users on pc prefer pen tablets or keyboard/mouse?

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