Quick Start Guide

Posted August 21, 2023 by Elliott Dobbs 200 0

During the trial, you’ll be guided through the main features of the app with some interactive popups. If you missed these, or are returning to the app after some time you can refer to them again here. Action Menu The Action Menu is where...

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How to draw an area?

Posted April 21, 2023 by Elliott Dobbs 199 0

Area’s are defined by a series of small square dots called vertices and lines that connect them to define a shape. As you draw you define where each vertex is placed and the length of the line to the next vertex. Once the shape is closed...

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How do I upload an image and set the scale with the rule tool?

Posted November 5, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 2371 0

1. Select Import Image/PDF from the main menu in the top right corner, or paste an image saved in the clipboard. 2. Set the scale by identifying and drawing a ‘known length’ using the rule tool from the toolbar.3. Enter the known...

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How do I draw an area of an address or coordinates on a map?

Posted November 4, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 1208 0

1. Display maps from the main menu in the top right corner. 2. Select the search icon from the map controls in the top left corner and enter the postal address you wish to search. Toggle between Map, Hybrid, and Satellite views, from the...

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How do I manually enter a line length?

Posted November 3, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 1528 0

Once the drawn shape is closed, select any line length label and be prompted to manually enter its length. Selecting the label again toggles between the vertices that will be effected by the change. The label itself will point to the vertex...

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How do I enter measurements in imperial feet or yards

Posted November 3, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 508 0

From Settings, you can control how you’d like SketchAndCalc to display Imperial measurements as either Inch Fractions or Decimals. Once the display preference is set in Settings, all imperial length input fields are structured in the...

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How do I set the scale without a ‘Known Length’?

Posted November 3, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 365 0

If your image has a known length use the rule tool during image import. If your image doesn’t have a known length, a drawing scale bar, or dimensions of any sort, but the plans scale is indicated (⅛ : 1′) you can calculate the drawing scale...

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How do I fine adjust the position of a vertex?

Posted November 2, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 912 0

Once the drawn shape is closed, select any vertex to highlight it. Once highlighted use the keyboards cursor keys to fine adjust its position. Mobile users can drag a vertex into position once selected.   If this FAQ didn’t answer your...

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How do I delete a vertex?

Posted November 1, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 821 0

To remove lines whilst drawing simply use the Undo tool in the toolbar. If you have drawn a closed shape, select any point to highlight it. Once highlighted use the keyboard delete key to remove that vertex. You can always use the Undo tool...

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How do I add a vertex?

Posted October 29, 2017 by Elliott Dobbs 4301 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 568 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 649 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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