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Transform Tools

Once you've selected your drawing, you can use the transform tools to resize, rotate, skew, or distort your drawing. This tool is perfect for resizing your design sketch, transforming an architecture plan into an axon, an interior design plan into a perspective, and infinite other possibilities!


How to Get Started with Transform Tools

Learn about the four different transform modes: uniform, freeform, 2D Distort, and 3D Distort.


Step 1. Tap Lasso Tool & Select Drawing

Tap the Lasso button and select the drawing you want to transform.

Learn more about the lasso tool and selection here >

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Step 2. Select Your Transform Mode

Tap the Transform button to set your mode. There are 4 different modes for transforming your drawing. Pick the one that works best for your situation.

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Uniform Resize

Resize your drawing while keeping its original proportion.

Pro Tip
Drag the Antenna on top to rotate your drawing.

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Freeform Resize

Resize your drawing and give it a new proportion.

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2D Distort

Use the Side Dots to skew a plan into an axonometric drawing.

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3D Distort

Move the Corner Dots to transform your plan, section, or elevation drawing into a perspective drawing.

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Step 3. Confirm & Exit

To confirm your transformation, tap outside of your selection. Then, tap the Lasso button to return to drawing mode.

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Version: 5.3

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