Hi everyone,
I would like to request a feature that would greatly improve the workflow for artists who use a pen display together with a larger external monitor.
Current situation
Krita’s New View feature is extremely useful because it allows us to open a second view of the same document without screen distortion. This is essential when using a small pen display (e.g., 12 inches) and a large monitor (e.g., 27-inch ultrawide), since OS-level screen mirroring causes aspect ratio distortion.
However, only the active view shows the brush cursor (outline or crosshair). The secondary view updates the strokes, but the cursor is not visible.
Why this is a problem
When drawing on the pen display, the large monitor could serve as a precise real-time preview. But without the cursor, it becomes difficult to track the exact position of the brush, especially for detailed work.
Feature request
Add an optional setting such as:
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“Show brush cursor in all views” or
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“Mirror cursor position across views”
This would allow the secondary view to display the cursor even when it is not the active window.
Why this would help
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Greatly improves multi-monitor workflows
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Helps artists who use pen displays with small screens
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Useful for teaching, streaming, and demonstrations
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Does not change existing behavior unless enabled
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No distortion issues like OS screen mirroring
Possible implementation ideas
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Expose cursor position through the view/document API
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Render a lightweight overlay cursor in non-active views
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Allow users to choose between brush outline, crosshair, or both
This feature is not currently achievable through settings, scripts, or plugins, and would be a meaningful improvement for many artists.
Thank you for considering this!