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Super Ruler

A scale tool or ruler is an essential tool for design. Morpholio has supercharged this tool for the best drawing app for iPad, transforming it into a Super Ruler for drawing accurate, straight lines, at the angle of your choice...or at any angle!

Architecture and interior design plan drawing by Ayesha Isahac.


How to Get Started with the Super Ruler

Step 1. Measure & Draw

Tap the Super Ruler button to show the Super Ruler. Then, you can use it to draw straight lines along its edge. You can also measure distances with the ruler. When you zoom in and out, you'll see that the units adjust to give you the best measurements at any view.

Pro Tip
Rotate the ruler three times to get an angle less than 3°.

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Step 2. Straight Lines with Angle Snap

To draw straight lines anywhere in your drawing space without realigning the ruler, tap the Gear button and then turn "Assist" on. Next, select your Snap Angle. You can choose between 15º, 30º, 45º, or 90º. Take note that the snap angle will adjust to the rotation of your ruler.

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Step 3. Draw Straight Lines in Any Direction

Toggle the Angle Snap to "∞" to draw straight lines in any direction.

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Step 4. Toggle Between Modes

If you want to quickly move between angle snap and infinite angle modes, turn "Tap Toggle" on. Then, when your Pencil is on the screen to draw a line, tap with another finger to switch between drawing lines at specific angles and drawing lines in any direction.

Pro Tip
Double-tap the Super Ruler to rotate the tool 90 degrees.

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Step 5. Set Angle & Mirror

If you want to set the ruler to a specific angle, tap the Angle Input and then type in the angle. You can also mirror the ruler by tapping the Mirror button.

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How To Video

Enjoy this how to video highlighting how to get started with the Super Ruler.


Additional Resources

How To...Set Scale

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Version: 5.3

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