To proportionally scale the ellipse, pinch or expand within the ellipse with 2 fingers. To change the rotation, tap-drag within the ellipse and rotate with 2 fingers. To move horizontally and/or vertically, without changing its rotation, tap-drag within the ellipse with 1 finger.

One controls the rotation and scale, the other controls scaling along the minor axis (non-proportional scale).įor SketchBook Mobile and Windows 10 versions, tap , then to access the ellipse. Both the rotation and degree of the ellipse are displayed in the readout at the bottom of the screen.Ĭreate a perfect ellipses tracing anywhere on the canvas, by moving and repositioning the guide. As you rotate an ellipse, the minor axis is displayed to line it up with your vanishing lines. Use to create ellipses, curves, and draw circles in perspective. To retain the curvature, but fit the ruler within the view, double-tap a handle.įor information on using the Curve ruler on mobile, check out this New Curve Ruler tool video. To reset the ruler to its original size and position, double-tap within the ruler (but not on a handle). To scale the ruler, pinch with two fingers within the ruler. To change the shape of the ruler, tap-drag a handle with one finger.

To reset the ruler to the center of the canvas, double-click a handle.

To create a stroke, draw on or near the section of the ruler you need.

To move a ruler handle, click-drag a handle.

To rotate the ruler, click-drag and rotate.

Draw curved lines anywhere on the canvas, as your strokes snap to the ruler. Customize the curvature of this bendable ruler through direct manipulation. Use for curves you can't create with the Ellipse or French Curve tools. To reset the ruler’s position, double-tap with 1 finger. When finished using the ruler, tap the x handle to exit the ruler. To move the ruler horizontally and/or vertically, without changing its rotation, tap-drag with 1 finger. To reposition the ruler horizontally or vertically, double-tap any outer handle. To pivot the ruler, use the opposite handle as the pivot, then tap-drag. Use to create a perfect line anywhere on the canvas, by moving and repositioning the ruler.ĭid you know you don't have to draw directly over the ruler? Drawing anywhere in the canvas still draws a line along the edge of the ruler. No matter which you use, they both can be moved, scaled, and rotated. SketchBook has two rulers, a straight and curved. The version of SketchBook you're running will determine the rules and guides available.

Need help drawing a straight line, circle, ellipse, or curve? Try these rulers and guides, which can be found in the toolbar.

Ruler half way point measure