Sketchpad 2.1.0 continues the transition from SureStep Sketch and enhances precision drawing and keyboard-driven workflows, enabling faster, more accurate, and more controlled sketch creation.
Key Enhancements
Improved Drawing Precision
- Introduced Nudge Mode, which lets you precisely position starting points using keyboard and numpad input.
- Improved accuracy when placing and adjusting drawing start points without relying solely on the mouse.
Enhanced Keyboard Workflows
- Enter starts drawing from the current cursor position.
- Esc stops drawing without exiting the current drawing mode.
- Consistent behavior across mouse, keyboard, and numpad inputs improves usability and efficiency.
Smoother Drawing Experience
- After completing a figure, Sketchpad automatically returns to starting-point placement so you can begin the next shape.
- This creates a more continuous drawing workflow with fewer interruptions.
Advanced Cursor Navigation
- Use Ctrl + Arrow keys to quickly jump the cursor to the next corner or wall alignment point.
- This improves speed and accuracy for keyboard-first users working with complex layouts.
Expanded Structure Labeling
- Added Below Grade 1, Below Grade 2, and Below Grade 3 labeling options.
- The existing Basement label remains unchanged.