https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=513580
Bug ID: 513580
Summary: Add option to mirror the brush cursor across multiple
views (New View)
Classification: Applications
Product: krita
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: Arch Linux
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: General
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
Summary:
Add an option to display the brush cursor (outline or crosshair) in all active
views created with “New View”.
Description:
Currently, Krita allows users to open multiple views of the same document using
the “New View” feature. This is extremely useful for artists who work with a
pen display and a larger external monitor at the same time. However, only the
active view shows the brush cursor. The secondary view updates strokes, but the
cursor is not visible.
This creates a limitation for users who draw on a small pen display (e.g., 12
inches) while using a large monitor (e.g., 27-inch ultrawide) as a precision
preview. Screen mirroring at the OS level is not viable because the aspect
ratios differ, causing distortion. The “New View” feature solves the distortion
problem, but the lack of cursor mirroring makes it difficult to use the second
monitor as a real-time reference.
Feature Request:
Add an optional setting such as:
- “Show brush cursor in all views”
or
- “Mirror cursor position across views”
This would allow the secondary view to display the cursor position (brush
outline or crosshair) even when it is not the active window.
Why this is useful:
- Artists using pen displays + external monitors would benefit greatly.
- It improves workflow for precision drawing, teaching, streaming, and
demonstrations.
- It makes the second view behave more like a true real-time preview.
- It does not change existing behavior unless the option is enabled.
Possible Implementation:
- Expose cursor position through the view/document API.
- Render a lightweight overlay cursor in non-active views.
- Allow users to choose whether to mirror the brush outline, crosshair, or
both.
This feature would significantly improve multi-monitor workflows and is
currently not achievable through settings, scripts, or plugins.
Thank you for considering this enhancement.
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