On the now-defunct TPCR website, there were many threads dedicated to the discussion of software that create hovering on-screen toolbars that can be especially useful for art programs. This is my attempt to create a general thread for the discussion of such programs, and to provide useful links that were previously available on the old TPCR website and beyond. All programs below are for PC only.
Below are links to on-screen toolbar programs as discussed on the old TPCR website and other sites. Let me know if Iâve forgotten any or if you need more information about any of these.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS ABOUT TOOLBAR PROGRAMS:
TOOLBARS THAT SHOULD WORK ON MODERN TABLETS:
TOOLBAR CREATOR (itâs now quite dated and is very pen-centric, but Iâll mention it first since I created it ages ago in a previous life!):
Here is the link for downloading the program: Toolbar_Creator 2_2_Beta_5.zip - Google Drive
Here is a link to advanced instructions once you are familiar with the basic functionalities of the program:
Here is a link to the original post on TPCR:
TABLET PRO (probably the most advanced and useful toolbar program, but itâs paid, and a pain to install and customize):
RADIALMENU (another one that hasnât been updated in quite a while, it offers unique possibilities, among others the possibility to customize pen buttons):
TABLET FRIEND (a newcomer that looks great for use on modern tablets, but still relatively untested; letâs hope the developer keeps on working on it):
TACTION (an underappreciated toolbar option):
CHOMP (another underappreciated program):
OLDER TOOLBARS THAT MAY NOT WORK ON MODERN TABLETS:
TOUCHKEY (not sure it still works on current tablets, but a favorite and surprisingly robust toolbar throughout the years):
RAWINPUTCONTROLTEST (the original wonder script, on which ArtDock, PaintDock, devDock, slatepal, and many others were based; most probably wonât work on anything after Windows 7/8):
http://39kasen.sakura.ne.jp/rawinputcontroltest/
ARTDOCK:
https://www.deviantart.com/konartist3d/art/ArtDock-283342420
PAINTDOCK:
http://enliighten.com/blog/slate-shortcut-tools-paintdock/
DEVDOCK:
SLATEPAL:
SUIT:
MODLOCK (an oldy but a goody, the ancestor to all tablet toolbar programs):