How to Sketch out a new room layout
1 Switch to Precision Mode
Tap the Precision Mode button as shown in the annotation and verify Measure and Snap are both On. Now tap the Objects button to reveal some basic shapes – the first two (line and box) are free. Tap the Square.
2 Set room dimensions
If your room is a standard square or rectangular room, this is all you need. You can tap and drag to resize or move this manually, or tap and hold on one of the dimensions shown on-screen to enter an exact measurement.
3 Editing tools
When the rectangle is selected, you’ll see the sidebar change to provide context-sensitive editing tools. To reframe your shape in the middle of the screen, use a two-fingered tap and drag to reframe the canvas.
4 Change room shape
If the room is an odd shape – for example, it contains alcoves – use the line and rectangular shapes to create the extra elements (or box in certain areas). Pinch and zoom into the image, then erase unwanted lines.
5 Add new layer
Protect your basic room shape by tapping the Layer button and choosing New Layer to create a separate layer on which you’ll add your room’s objects. Bring the Objects pane into view if necessary, then tap More…
6 Add structural elements
Select Blueprint | Structure – tap Sample to access the three basic window shapes, or purchase the full pack for more. Scroll down through the available objects, then tap and drag your first object into position.
7 Edit objects
The sidebar will change to display editing tools – tap the links button first to group the object’s components together. Manipulate the object into position by rotating (a two-fingered pivot gesture), resizing and moving it.
8 Flesh out your room
Keep adding more objects using the same technique. Consider putting permanent fixtures (doors, windows and so on) on a separate layer to moveable elements, such as chairs, tables and storage units.
9 Export finished piece
Share your drawing by tapping the Export button – only the JPEG option is available in the free version, but you can export a screenshot, or select the drawing option to share it via email, social media or another app.