How do I draw fixed angles

Posted October 28, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 654 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 586 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 698 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 399 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 583 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 697 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 616 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 559 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 536 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 527 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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How do I add all the areas from multiple layers together?

Posted October 27, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 703 0

If you need to sum the square area, or total perimeter length of multiple drawing layers simply click the eye symbol in the results bar, found in the bottom right corner. This will add areas together. The sum layer also allows for layer...

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How can I reference one area whilst drawing another?

Posted October 27, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 416 0

Any Layer You Chose to ‘Pin’ Remains Visible on the Canvas when Working on Another Layer. Pin Layer is accessible from the Results bar in the bottom right corner. If this FAQ didn’t answer your question Contact Support

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