How do I add a vertex?

Posted October 29, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 4330 0

Once the drawn shape is closed, double-click any line at the point you wish to add a new vertex. A new vertex will be added at that point. With the new vertex highlighted, make fine adjustments to its position using the keyboards cursor keys...

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Can I automatically trace my area?

Posted October 28, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 577 0

Select the magic wand from the toolbar on the right and click inside the space you want to select. Controls will appear along the top of the screen allowing the user to change the tolerance (the color and contrast of pixels included in the...

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How do I draw fixed angles

Posted October 28, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 659 0

Draw lines at fixed angles using the constrained line drawing tool found nested under the freehand drawing tool. This drawing tool allows users to draw lines at fixed angles of 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150, 180-degree plains. If this FAQ...

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How do I draw a rectangle or square?

Posted October 28, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 590 0

Select the rectangle tool from the toolbar and draw the baseline. Next drag the center of the line to define the rectangle. Click on any line to add more vertices for irregular shapes. For perfect squares hold down the keyboards shift...

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How do I draw a circle or oval

Posted October 28, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 702 0

Select the circle tool from the toolbar and draw the circles diameter. Adjust the size and position of the circle by dragging either of the two vertices. To make an oval or irregular shape from the circle, add a new vertex by double-clicking on...

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How can I reposition an area I have drawn

Posted October 28, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 402 0

After drawing an area it can be repositioned by dragging the centrex icon, seen in the center of the shape, to a new location. Clicking / tapping the centrex will also toggle line length labels on and off. If this FAQ didn’t answer your...

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How do I add a label or notes to my Area Calculation?

Posted October 28, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 585 0

Select the Annotate Tool from the toolbar. Select where on the canvas you want to add a note. Select the text icon to begin adding notes. Reposition the note using the drag button. Change the pointer direction using the rotate button. Delete the...

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How do I draw multiple areas?

Posted October 28, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 704 0

After drawing your first area, simply select the plus + symbol in the bottom right corner to add a new drawing layer. Each drawing layer supports one calculation (closed shape, length or angle). Repeat the process of adding a new layer and...

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How can I duplicate my drawing to another layer

Posted October 27, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 619 0

1. At the bottom of the screen, hover the cursor over the tab of the layer you wish to duplicate. 2. Select ‘Duplicate” from the top of the tabs color picker. A new drawing layer containing the contents of the donor layer will be created. If this...

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How can I draw with my stylus?

Posted October 27, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 563 0

For mobile app users wishing to use a drawing stylus instead of a finger, there is an option found in Settings > Application that changes the drawing behavior and removes the drawing ‘puck’ used to assist finger drawing. If this...

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Can I measure line lengths?

Posted October 27, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 538 0

Yes. Individual line lengths that do not close a shape (connect back to the starting vertex) are displayed in the results bar.  Multiple line lengths also feature in the sum layer, so they can be summed (added together) automatically. More...

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How do I make fine adjustments to a Line?

Posted October 27, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 531 0

Adjusting the vertices of a line is now possible by selecting the vertex to be moved with the selection tool (Arrow) on Web and Desktop, or the Pan tool (Hand) on mobile. With the vertex now selected you can make fine adjustments to its position...

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