# Holding a key to Eraser, then released it, become the original brush **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Requests\ **Tags:** for-ui-ux\ **Created:** [September 6, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/holding-a-key-to-eraser-then-released-it-become-the-original-brush/47289 "2022-09-06T08:07:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mytmpacct113](https://krita-artists.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@mytmpacct113](https://krita-artists.org/u/mytmpacct113)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2022, 8:07am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/holding-a-key-to-eraser-then-released-it-become-the-original-brush/47289/1 "2022-09-06T08:07:54Z")
i have a new requests, For example, when i holding a key ( like “~” or “ALT” ) it can change to Eraser ( with 100% opacity ), and when released, i t will become the original brush, What I mean is that when you holding it, you erase it. When you release it turns into original brush. and Now, the shortcut key(“e”) is to press once to switch ---
**Author:** ![Lesqwe56](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/lesqwe56/32/151447_2.png) [@Lesqwe56](https://krita-artists.org/u/Lesqwe56)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2022, 8:17am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/holding-a-key-to-eraser-then-released-it-become-the-original-brush/47289/2 "2022-09-06T08:17:26Z")
Maybe this plugin? Haven’t use it yet, but according to the description, it support eraser switch. > **[GitHub - wojtryb/kritaToolModifier: krita plugin for switching tools temporarily](https://github.com/wojtryb/kritaToolModifier)** > > krita plugin for switching tools temporarily. Contribute to wojtryb/kritaToolModifier development by creating an account on GitHub. ---
**Author:** ![AndreasResch](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/andreasresch/32/35894_2.png) [@AndreasResch](https://krita-artists.org/u/AndreasResch)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2022, 9:03am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/holding-a-key-to-eraser-then-released-it-become-the-original-brush/47289/3 "2022-09-06T09:03:01Z")
I guess, this includes two feature requests. One for an eraser that is detached from the actual brush and second for an option to act upon a pressed key. You can upvote my feature request for a dedicated eraser tool. This should take care of the first request … [Feature request for dedicated Eraser Tool](https://krita-artists.org/t/feature-request-for-dedicated-eraser-tool/32300) ---
**Author:** ![mytmpacct113](https://krita-artists.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@mytmpacct113](https://krita-artists.org/u/mytmpacct113)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2022, 9:06am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/holding-a-key-to-eraser-then-released-it-become-the-original-brush/47289/4 "2022-09-06T09:06:06Z")
haha , I download and it worked , but it keep the original brush and preserve alpha, so it is not suitable. My ideal is Eraser tool with 100% opacity 😂 ---
**Author:** ![mytmpacct113](https://krita-artists.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/858c86/32.png) [@mytmpacct113](https://krita-artists.org/u/mytmpacct113)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/holding-a-key-to-eraser-then-released-it-become-the-original-brush/47289/5 "2022-09-06T09:10:15Z")
yes, that is what i want ---
**Author:** ![Michelist](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/michelist/32/65826_2.png) [@Michelist](https://krita-artists.org/u/Michelist)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/holding-a-key-to-eraser-then-released-it-become-the-original-brush/47289/6 "2022-09-06T15:06:40Z")
Maybe you want something like this? [https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=137&t=151117&hilit=Direct+Eraser#p396917](https://forum.kde.org/viewtopic.php?f=137&t=151117&hilit=Direct+Eraser#p396917) It is a Plugin, and he calls it “Krita Direct Eraser Plugin”. > [@](#): > > It creates two new actions that allow you to select the brush in eraser mode or the brush without eraser mode, no toggling, no switching to the brush first. It is still downloadable, should it be removed in the future, just ask me, and I’ll put it in my Cloud. But don’t ask me how it works, I’m using the eraser-function from Krita itself. BTW, it is not holding and releasing a key, but may be near the thing you want. Michelist ---
**Author:** ![corvian](https://krita-artists.org/user_avatar/krita-artists.org/corvian/32/212133_2.png) [@corvian](https://krita-artists.org/u/corvian)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/holding-a-key-to-eraser-then-released-it-become-the-original-brush/47289/7 "2023-11-02T19:10:30Z")
A plugin called Shortcut composer can do this (as well as other very nice things)