Magic trackpad drag lock issue

I love the trackpad and purchased one for work, it has completely replaced my mouse and the only problem I have with it is that from time to time it gets stuck in the click and drag mode, my work being highly browser intensive and it is rather annoying to move my mouse and have everything selected. even worse is when I happened to click on a tab within a safari window, since it will not release it, that window gets dragged where ever I point. When this happens I cannot find a way to release the lock.
I have already turned off drag lock and have just turned off drag altogether to see if it helps. After I can resolve this problem I will be perfectly satisfied with the Trackpad. it is also fun that the trackpad does not have its own place in any part of the apple support site & forums.

you'd think this issue wouldn't be a big deal, but let me tell you. lol.
aside from losing starcraft games cause suddenly i can't move my units, only select them, this *****. i was painting something in photoshop and, sure enough, drag lock gets stuck and starts painting all over my work. couldn't even hit the undo because every time i moved the cursor to save or close the doc it would just start painting all over again. ridiculous. so i lost i don't know how many hours of work on this painting because i had to just up and restart it.
like i said, the first time this happened it didn't seem like a big deal, but as you can see it can be really bad. fixitz.
at least remove the offending software from the next update until the problem is resolved.

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Magic Trackpad Dragging Issue

I have dragging turned on and drag lock turned off. whenever I double-tap something to drag it, I have to release my finger for about 1 second before it releases the drag lock. This is really annoying, as I want it to release as soon as I release my finger. Can I change this?

I've found that changing the Three finger gesture to Dragging is the easiest way to drag.
System Preferences > Trackpad
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Magic Trackpad - One Finger Dragging/Drag Lock Not Working

So I'm loving my new Magic Trackpad, but my one finger dragging and drag lock does not seem to be working.
First of all, it is enabled under System Preferences-->Trackpad. No matter what I do, I cannot get one finger dragging to work. I logged in under my wife's account, enabled it there, and tried but still no luck. It doesn't appear to be working under either of our accounts.
I've yet to create a brand new account to try, but my wife's account just as well be new, as it's virtually never used.
Note that I did have a Magic Mouse previously and using MagicPrefs. I'm curious if this might be causing issues, but I haven't tried removing it yet.
Any ideas? Physically clicking while dragging is about to drive me crazy.

QUICK FIX: Change the option for the three-finger gesture to dragging; it works.
Although I wish I could do one-finger dragging and keep the three-finger gesture for Navigation.
But not being able to drag or select text/pics, was a more urgent desire than Navigation, so I changed the option on the three-finger gesture.
I have had the SAME PROBLEM with dragging and drag lock (whatever 'drag lock,' is, I haven't seen explained; it doesn't work for me, yet).
_Everything else I've gotten to work_ (secondary click in left/right corners took a while - now I learned that I actually got to push down/click; or, at least, doing that makes it work).
But, one finger dragging - still no go.
I'll try the suggestions here. Check out the apps mentioned. Subscribe. See what happens.
P.S. - It doesn't 'shock me,' that a brand new product with first version software is not perfect, nor that I/we may have a bit of a learning curve.
My right wrist was ready for a rest and my left hand eager to get into computer use, so I love this product, find it 'graceful,' and pleasant and have confidence that it will be improved by Apple and others, and ourselves as we get use to it.
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What is Drag Lock in Magic Trackpad?

I could see in the video on the Track Pad preferences page some of what Drag Lock (a one finger option). However, I found when I enabled it, my ability to drag things such as windows or icons or pictures in an open window did not work even though I had One Finger Dragging checked (as well as Tap to Click).
If I unchecked Drag Lock, the dragging started working.

I am considering the purchase of a Magic Trackpad, however I may go with the Magic Mouse instead. The problem I'm having is with Drag and Drop across multiple monitors (which is what I have). There is simply not enough surface space on the Trackpad to get me over the the precise location where I want to drop my object.
Hopefully the mouse will work better. I'll probably poke around online a bit to see what others think.

Drag lock with Magic Trackpad closes window

I'm trying to use drag lock but it closes the window when I double tap the top of the window. As far as I understand, the double tap is supposed to enable drag lock. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks.

You have to do a tap-tap + hold not a tap-tap. If you let go of your finger on the second tap you get a double click instead of dragging. That is, if you have the tap to click option enabled.
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Magic Trackpad: how to drag'n drop text?

I have a new Magic Trackpad but am having problems finding all the features my Magic Mouse has. How do I drag a selection of text? It seems reasonable that I should just hold down and drag the text, but nothing happens.

It was three months ago to the day that the update which caused all the problems with this input device was issued. Apple appear to be unwilling to acknowledge that such a problem even exists.

Where is drag lock for my new Magic Pad?

I just bought a new magic pad for my iMac. I really like it and I have touch to click enabled. I am trying to find an easier way to click and drag other than click with my thumb and draging with my finger. I read something about drag lock that would do this but I don't see if in the System Preferences. Have things changed? Is there a way to click and drag that doesn't involve an hard click?
Thanks.

Two ways to do this:
You can use the 3 finger drag option in System Preferences > Trackpad > Point & Click tab > check 3 finger drag. Note this method will alter other 3 finger gestures.
The other method is in System Preferences > Accessibility > Mouse & Trackpad in list on left > Trackpad options... button > check Enable dragging with or without drag lock. This is a double tap and hold method of dragging.

Magic Trackpad, how to drag text?

Using Lion, I have set my system prefs to tap to click and dragging with drag lock in universal access.
Now, what i want to do is to be able to double tap on a text section or a word and drag it.
Sometimes i do it by mistake, but what is the way to do it?
Thanks in advance!

Hi rawsaxy, Sorry you are still having issues. Mouse-Clicks go like this:
2 = word
3 = paragraph
You can also click, hold and drag over the text to select just that portion of it.
To "grab the text" which will enable you to drag it, "click" onto your selected text and pause. Pausing is very important. Your computer is programmed to ignore false commands, so pausing tells it "you mean business."
You should be able to drag your selected text any where on your screen and "drop it."
Also, don't forget the work-around's. Such as "Cutting" and then "Pasting." Either from the drop-down menu or via key-commands. This dose the same thing but can be used when you cannot visually see where you want to "drop" your item (e.g., the window or application is hidden).
One other suggestion. Do you live near or can you get to a place that sell's Apples? Best Buy or even an Apple Store? Because, if you can, I'm sure there is someone there that could help coach you using your mouse or trackpad.
Good luck!

"Drag" and "Drag lock" indicator for the trackpad (mouse) cursor

Anyone know how to get a "Drag" and "Drag lock" indicator for the trackpad (mouse) cursor. When using the track pad, I'm often finding that my final click does not release the item I was dragging and then I inadvertently drag it across my screen, as I go to my next function. Would be nice if there was some type of indicator that would pop up on the cursor so you knew when drag lock is active.
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I researched back further and found another thread where people were complaining of the same drag and drop issue: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6446208
Someone suggested a solution involving permissions. I fixed my permissions. Drag and drop is still not working.
There was also a set of commands to type into terminal that would supposedly fix the issue, or perhaps it was a Spotlight issue that the thread had morphed into. I did that. Drag and drop is still not working.
Am I just totally hosed? Help!

Is apple going to fix the magic trackpad issue with Autocad zoom/pan soon? It only started happening when I updated to Yosemite

is apple going to fix the magic trackpad issue with Autocad zoom/pan soon?
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Macbook drag and drop different that magic trackpad ?

Dear friends,
I have been using a Magic Trackpad with my 27" iMac for a long time and have it configured so that a slight single finger tap then enables the dragging of the current window or selection.
On my new rMBP I can achieve this only by clicking and keeping pressed and dragging (tiresome if I have to move long distances) or configure the three-finger drag I'm not used to.
Is there anyway to have the rMBP (10.8.2) behave like the Magic Trackpad ?
TIA

I don't usually use tap to click (hate it, personally), but turning it on, I can't find a way to drag a file using just taps and drags.
However, one thing that took me a while to figure out with the MBP is that you don't have to use the same finger you're dragging with to do the clicking. Despite the fact that the MBP's trackpad is multi-touch sensitive, and ordinarily using multiple fingers triggers a gesture of some kind, it seems to be smart enough that you can click with your thumb (as if there were a separate button) while dragging with your index finger, and this won't trigger a "pinch" gesture.
Dunno if that will help you or not.

Bluetooth Magic Trackpad issues

Hi All,
I tried to find similar question in discussions, but I couldn’t.
After upgrade to OSX Mavericks I have big problem with my magic trackpad connected via Bluetooth. When I start using OSX everything is ok, but after 5-10 minutes I see how trackpad somehow is losing the connection or pointer on the screen is moving with some “jumping” moves. It’s annoying and it happens only with trackpad - when I connect Logitech mouse connected with USB dongle, everything is fine. Sometimes I see that trackpad lose connection at all.
System was upgrade into Mavericks from ML - previously I had SL. I have no idea how this issue can be fixed. Perhaps I can reinstall entire system from clear installation, but I won’t do this.
Any help will be appreciated.
Regards,
Marek

Hello Kelmex
Start with the article below to troubleshooting the connectivity of your Magic Trackpad. Look for any interference that could be cause it to act erratic as well as battery life on the Magic Trackpad.
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3048
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Magic trackpad, Intuos4, Better touch tools and Photoshop issues

I am using a new magic trackpad with an Intuos4 (most recent update) with Photoshop CS2. I used BTT (better touch tools) to designate upper left click for brush, and lower right click for eraser. Works great (little lag from trackpad) on my 2006 macbook.
But after several swithces between brush and eraser, my Intuos4 pen stops drawing or erasing. The cursor still moves around, but I can't draw or erase. Is thre something I can do about this?
I love using the trackpad with my left hand because I don't have to look down from the screen, and can keep my right hand drawing. Really effecient when it works. I checked the wacom forum and they said try moving the two pads farther apart.
Any insight? I plan on updating computer and software. Maybe this is not a problem with a new iMac and Lion?
Thanks!!!
Michael

ThanosG wrote:
After installing this update, I've been facing some issues, since I have already been using Jitouch (which I really need).
Is there any way to uninstall this update??
Welcome to Apple's discussion groups.
The brute-force approach would be to reinstall the last version of Mac OS X.
Another approach, although not necessarily for the faint at heart, is to look in /Library/Receipts/boms ("bill of materials", presumably) for a file named after the update, then look in it for the list of files updated as part of the update. I don't know if there's a user-oriented application that knows how to look into a "bom" file, but I was able to see that information with a "strings" command in a Terminal session.
One last approach might be to look in /System/Library/Extensions for a "kext" file with a name and/or date that suggests that it was updated as part of the trackpad update.
Once new and/or updated files have been identified, you could move them out of the directory where they are found. If a file has been updated, it might be important to replace it with the older version of the file, otherwise something important could be disabled.

Magic trackpad gesture issues

My magic trackpad does not do a two finger scroll nor does it allow any other gestures. (Macbook air running Maverics).

Starting off with the easy to do fix.
There are two .plists in your user Library/Preferences.
com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch.mouse.plist
com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch.trackpad.plist
Hold down the option key while using the Finder “Go To Folder” command. Enter ~/Library/Preferences. Move the .plists to your desktop.
Restart and test. If it works okay, delete the plists from the desktop.
If the same, return the .plists to where you got them from, overwriting the newer ones.
If you prefer to make your user library permanently visible, use the Terminal command found below.
http://osxdaily.com/2011/07/04/show-library-directory-in-mac-os-x-lion/
You might want to bookmark the command. I had to use it again after I installed 10.8.4. I have also been informed that if you drag the user library to Finder it will remain visible.
Send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem solved sooner.
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My magic trackpad has issue with 3 finger swipe between applications or swipe issue after OS X 10.8.1 update.

hi,
my magic trackpad has issue with 3 finger swipe between applications or swipe issue after OS X 10.8.1 update.
Anyone facing the same issue? Thanks.

Did you check System Preferences - Trackpad ? Also I'm not sure exactly what 3 fingered swipe are you referring to?

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