Text tool problems

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

Long story short my text tool works, but when I go to input text (with a white or any color background,) it will flicker the canvas to black for a brief second and completely cover the background. Then it will return to normal. Its like a flash or something and it only happens with the text tool. Any ideas on what can cause this? Thanks in advance.

 

[iDad]

Check what text tool you're using my first thought

 

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

Text tool meaning? Im just using the horizontal text tool and it doesnt matter which font. Even as I type this the canvas will flash with black covering all, then back to normal with the text Ive typed. Just wondering if there is some kind of error in the setup that is making it flicker like this. I did have to reinstall and its been doing this ever since. Thanks for the quick reply btw

 

[iDad]

That's strange try resetting tool

 

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

Thank you for your help...I really appreciate it. how do I reset the tool?

 

[iDad]

Not on computer this will be tough click on text tool see the small triangle follow that

 

[iDad]

Just wondering about Ram is your ram memory strained

 

[iDad]

.......?

 

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

Just wondering about Ram is your ram memory strained

Ram should be good...almost a brand new pc 4gig ram Im working on a video to show you what Im talking about. its something I have never seen before for sure. Its like the interface is glitching or something and I have installed it twice now with the same outcome

 

[iDad]

Is it a Mac?

 

[iDad]

Run permissions if it is

 

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

Check what text tool you're using my first thought

Im thinking it may be a general install problem..because its doing it with any movement. It doesnt affect the output or keep me from working on ps but its annoying and Ive never experienced it

 

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ic-M8AEQ0Q here is a screen capture to show you what I mean

 

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

Is it a Mac?

pc windows 8

 

[iDad]

So the problem involves more than text tool?

 

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

So the problem involves more than text tool?

It just seems like its more prevalent when I use the text tool...could it be some interface setting thats not installed correctly?

 

[iDad]

Looking at video says to me ram to many programs opened

 

[Rusty Bacon Henderson]

I can see how you could think that, but a few things about that. I have only 2 programs running and looking at task manager confirms that. Plus with said applications running, with any other programs, I dont see any complications like with PS. For example. after effects, sony vegas, or illustrator run fine with no problems. Its very peculiar to say the least

 

[iDad]

Reset ps there's a command used for restarting it on PC but not sure what it is I use Mac look at forums listings it there

 

[iDad]

Good luck gtg! Hopefully another will carry on with suggestions