====== Wacom Tablets under FreeBSD ======

These instructions are correct as of %%FreeBSD%% 13.

===== Requirements =====

  * multimedia/webcamd (v3.9.0.5 or newer)
  * x11/libwacom
  * x11-drivers/xf86-input-wacom
  * x11-servers/xorg-server (need HAL support ((Outdated? See: https://svnweb.freebsd.org/changeset/ports/526589 "Support for the HAL backend is dropped completely, it has been deprecated for a long time. Update and improve the DEVD backend")))

===== Configuration =====

In ''%%/boot/loader.conf%%'', add:

<code>
cuse_load="YES"
</code>

In ''%%/etc/rc.conf%%'', add:

<code>
webcamd_enable="YES"
</code>

Note: Older %%FreeBSD%% versions may have additionally required:

<code>
devd_enable="YES"
hald_enable="YES"
</code>

Restart devd, and add your user to the webcamd group:

<code>
# service devd restart
# pw groupmod webcamd -m <username>
</code>

At this point you may need to disconnect and reconnect your tablet.

Disconnecting during an X session can cause issues.
It is recommended to disconnect and reconnect your tablet after exiting X Windows.

===== Force Wacom Device to a specific screen =====

Some Wacom devices, such as displays, may not function correctly in multiple monitor configurations unless explicitly mapped to themselves:

Identify Wacom device port and number with [[https://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?query=xrandr&sektion=1|xrandr(1)]]

<code>
xrandr --listactivemonitors
</code>

Identify Wacom Device ID the id of your tablet or pen using [[xinput(1)|xinput(1)]]:

<code>
xinput
</code>

Map Wacom input Device ID to output device:

<code>
xinput map-to-output $Device_ID $Output_Device
</code>

Repeat the ''%%xinput%%'' command for each Wacom Device ID found

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