https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=516622
Bug ID: 516622
Summary: macOS, Krita v.5.2.13: Mouse wheel does not trigger
“Change Primary Setting” (brush size)
Classification: Applications
Product: krita
Version First 5.2.1
Reported In:
Platform: macOS (DMG)
OS: macOS
Status: REPORTED
Severity: critical
Priority: NOR
Component: Shortcuts and Canvas Input Settings
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
Title:
macOS 5.2.13: Mouse wheel does not trigger “Change Primary Setting” (brush
size)
Environment:
- Krita version: 5.2.13
- Platform: macOS
- Input device: Kensington SlimBlade (physical wheel/trackball)
- No tablet connected, no tablet drivers running during testing
Summary:
On macOS 5.2.13, binding the mouse wheel to “Change Primary Setting” does not
adjust brush size. The action appears to be ignored, even though wheel events
work correctly for other canvas actions.
Drag-based Primary Setting works (Shift + drag by default), but wheel-based
Primary Setting does not.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Reset Krita to a clean configuration.
2. Launch Krita with default input profile.
3. Go to Preferences → Canvas Input Settings.
4. Under “Change Primary Setting”, bind:
- Mouse Wheel Up → Normal
- Mouse Wheel Down → Normal
(with or without modifier; tested both)
5. Select Freehand Brush Tool (Pixel Brush Engine).
6. Attempt to resize brush using mouse wheel.
Result:
Mouse wheel does nothing. Brush size does not change.
Expected Result:
Mouse wheel should adjust brush size when bound to “Change Primary Setting”,
consistent with earlier versions (e.g., 5.1.x).
Additional Testing:
- Confirmed Freehand Brush Tool is active.
- Confirmed Size slider is visible and functional.
- Confirmed Primary Setting drag works (Shift + drag changes brush size).
- Confirmed wheel input works for zoom and pan.
- Confirmed no conflicting wheel bindings.
- Disabled macOS “scroll gesture with modifier to zoom”.
- Tested multiple modifier combinations.
- Switched between Quick Brush Engine and Pixel Brush Engine.
- Deleted all preference files manually:
- ~/Library/Preferences/kritarc
- ~/Library/Preferences/kritashortcutsrc
- ~/Library/Preferences/kritadisplayrc
- ~/Library/Preferences/org.krita.plist
- Relaunched Krita with fresh defaults.
- Rebooted system.
- No tablet connected during testing.
Primary Setting works via drag gesture but does not respond to mouse wheel
input under any tested configuration.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
macOS: Sequoia 15.7.2 (24G325)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Kensington Slimblade (trackball) uses a large ball that replicates a giant
knob for scrollwheel action. This is a HUGE part of my workflow, where as,
dragging the mouse to change brush size is not as intuitive, requires extra
movement along with changing where the cursor is on screen, overall, tedious
compared to my normal workflow. I've been using this config since I found
Krita, and many years with other softwares. That being said, I hope this can be
resolved. Thank you for your time and dedication!
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