# Apple pencil press function does not work

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [September 10, 2016, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420 "2016-09-10T05:47:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 9\
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**Author:** ![Aaron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e19adc/32.png) [@Aaron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aaron)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2016, 5:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/1 "2016-09-10T05:47:23Z")

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I press the apple pencil on an object but i can’t see the yellow arrow to manipulate it.  
iPad 12"  
IOS 9.3.5  
I already use iTunes on my PC to restore iPod to factory settings.  
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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/2 "2016-09-10T11:58:28Z")

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Have you tried to test the required force with the little bar next to the tutorial video? What happens if you do?

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2016, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/3 "2016-09-10T13:21:53Z")

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Does the pressure sensitivity work in other apps? Like in the notes app?

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**Author:** ![Aaron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e19adc/32.png) [@Aaron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aaron)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/4 "2016-09-12T04:26:10Z")

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no response  
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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/5 "2016-09-12T04:26:47Z")

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Does the pressure sensitvity work in other apps? Like in the notes app?

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**Author:** ![Aaron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e19adc/32.png) [@Aaron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aaron)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2016, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/6 "2016-09-12T08:21:36Z")

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Pressure sensitvity work in other apps is no problem. e.g SketchBook , 123D Design

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/7 "2016-09-12T14:32:45Z")

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Could you make a short video of touching the pressure bar with the pencil?

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**Author:** ![Aaron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e19adc/32.png) [@Aaron](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aaron)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/8 "2016-09-12T15:02:25Z")

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I went to the Apple Store to test other apple pencil. It was working properly.  
So my apple pencil is broken. Not your problem. Thanks for your help.

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-press-function-does-not-work/420/9 "2016-09-12T15:09:21Z")

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AWESOME! Let me know if you have any issues, we are always happy to help.