Overview
Want to copy, mirror, flip or delete any drawing selection of your architecture, interior or landscape design, or other creative sketch? Well, now you can! Below is a quick "How To" guide to get you started on this exciting way of working with your drawing.
How to Get Started with Lasso
Step 1. Tap Lasso Tool
Tap the Lasso button. When opening up the lasso tool, your interface will hide and you can draw your lasso around any part of your sketch.
Pro Tip
The lasso tool only works on drawings made in Trace. You cannot select an image, drawing, or PDF underlays that are imported into Trace.
Step 2. Select Your Layer
You can only lasso one layer at a time. If your layers are stacked, you can double-tap any layer in the layer toolbar to make it your active layer. You will see a black outline around that sheet of paper.
Step 3. Select Your Lasso Type
Choose the Lasso Type at the bottom that works best for your selection scenario.
Freeform
Use the Freeform Lasso option to select around irregular curved shapes. Drag your Pencil to create a freeform curve selection.
Polygon
The Polygon Lasso option is best for irregular polygon shapes. Tap your Pencil to create polygon nodes. To complete your selection, be sure to close your polygon by tapping on the Start Point.
Circle/Ellipse
The Circle/Ellipse option is best for circular quick selection. Press and drag your Pencil to create a circular selection.
Square/Rectangle
The Square/Rectangle option is best for rectangular quick selection. Press and drag your Pencil to create a rectangular selection.
Step 4. The Edit Toolbar
Use these tools to transform, mirror, duplicate, or delete your selection.
Transform
Use these modes to resize, skew, or distort your selection.
Learn more about transform tools here >
Duplicate
Create a copy of your selection.
Pro Tip
After you copy your selection, tap another layer in your layer toolbar to add your copy to another layer.
Mirror
Flip your selection.
Restore
Reset your selection to its original state.
Delete
Delete your selection. You can undo and redo this action.
Step 6. Confirm Edit & Return to Drawing
Tap outside of your selection to release your selection and confirm your edit. Then, tap the Lasso button to exit lasso mode.
How To Video
Enjoy this how to video highlighting how to select, transform, copy, and delete your drawings with lasso.
Additional Resources
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