KeyPad Functions |
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There are ways you can enter data into your sketch. Data entry options for your sketch include:
Numerical |
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Number buttons - Used to input distances or shape sizes while sketching.
- This
multi-function button is used for drawing angles or drawing quick shapes.
Tapping this button will bring up a menu that will allow you to choose TURN for
angles, and nXn for quick shapes.
Directional |
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Arrows - Used to designate directions for sketching and object movement.
Ins - Tapping Ins will insert lines that have been previously deleted. This is a great tool if you make an error in the middle of your sketch. You can use the Del key to delete all lines up to and including the error, fix the error and then tap the Ins button to replace the lines drawn after the error.
- When
the pen is up, tap near a corner in your sketch, and then tap this button (in
the center of your directional arrows) to cause your cursor/pen to “jump” to the
corner. You can also use this feature to jump the cursor to Free Form line
endpoints. This allows you to seamlessly draw adjacent areas and position
interior walls.
Del – While drawing an area (unclosed), tapping Del will delete the last line you have drawn. Tapping it again will delete the previously drawn line, etc. The deleted lines remain in memory and can be replaced by tapping Ins. You can also use the Del key to delete items that you have selected.
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Hint: If an area has been closed, the Del button can be used to reopen the area at a specific line. First select a line, tap Del, and then select to reopen the area. | ||
Command |
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- Bksp - When entering dimensions using the keypad, tapping Bksp will backspace and delete one character at a time. Inputs can be seen on the yellow colored help/status line.
- Esc – This function is similar to the escape key (ESC) on your desktop keyboard. As the name implies, it allows you to escape out of the current process. For instance, if you are in the middle of drawing an area that is NOT closed yet, you can use this function to abandon the area. Likewise, if you are drawing objects like polylines or curves and would like to exit that “mode,” simply tap Esc.
- Enter – Places your "pen" in drawing mode (pen down), and anchors active lines and objects such as quick shapes. While drawing, you must tap Enter to anchor the line. (Anchored lines and objects will be black by default. Red indicates an active line or object that can be edited or moved).
- Ctrl - Tapping Ctrl and then an arrow key “pops” a line to the next alignment point. The Ctrl key will remain depressed until you tap Ctrl again or Enter. With Ctrl still depressed, tap the arrow key again to pop to the next crossing point.
- Sel - Tapping Sel will allow you to select an individual area (Area) or everything in your sketch (All). Once selected, you can use any of the other functions to edit the area properties, move the area, or delete the area.
- Define – Tapping Define will open the Define Area screen. This screen allows you to choose the area properties such as its name, line properties, and color. Use this function to draw new areas.
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