Unfortunately, Saltire no longer sells SketchRight.

If you are interested in licensing the technology behind SketchRight please send an inquire to .

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SketchRight™ is a trademark of Saltire Software; DISTO™ is a trademark of Leica Inc.

....and get this...

Version 2.1 of SketchRight™ contains several new features that are not in the user manual. These features include:

1. Advanced Geometry Mode: In the options menu under Edit there is a check box labeled Advanced Geometry Mode. Use this mode if you can not change the dimension of a selection such as a line length and you are confident that the drawing should be free to change, i.e. you should be able to apply your dimension. Advanced Geometry mode tells SketchRight™ to evaluate the geometry using a more advanced set of algorithms. When you select this option you will see the dimension box become active so you can now set the value desired. Once you are in this mode you can not turn it off for the current drawing. If you do, it will display an inconsistent dimension dialog box. Note this mode may reduce the responsiveness of SketchRight™ since it will be testing a more sophisticated set of algorithms. The mode is saved with the drawing. The default is un-checked. See the on-line help for more detail.
2. Bringing up the dimension box in line mode: In the options menu under Edit there is a check box labeled Bring up dimension box in line mode. Clicking in this check box brings up the dimension box after each line is drawn when in line mode. This is especially useful when drawing a layout and you want to measure and apply the dimension after each line is drawn, such as drawing the perimeter of a house. The operation with this mode is draw dimension, draw dimension as you create your layout.
3. Zoom Box: A new button on the lower left of the tool palette is for zooming into a selected area. Tap the button and then drag a mouse or pen diagonally across the area you want to zoom in on. SketchRight will make the box you drew the center and size of the screen. To repeat this tap the zoom box again and repeat the selection on the drawing by dragging the pen across the area you want to zoom in on.
4. Zoom to Fit: A new button on the lower right of the tool palette is for resizing the drawing to fit on the screen. Tap the button and then all of the drawing will be resized to fit on the screen. This is especially useful when used in conjunction with the zoom box tool to quickly zoom into and out of areas where additional detail is required.
5. Decimal Feet: In the Dimension styles dialog found in the options menu under Edit is a check box for displaying decimal feet. SketchRight shows the value to the third decimal place only.
6. Free Text of Various Fonts and Sizes: Text can be placed anywhere on the drawing or attached to points or lines. Both text and dimension fonts can be changed by selecting fonts under the Edit menu

SketchRight™ is the new easy-to-use, precision-sketching software for mobile professionals who want to create accurate, scaled drawings in the field. It is ideal for estimators, police investigators, space planners, utility workers, appraisers, inspectors, architects and others. SketchRight™ provides precision-sketching capability on any portable or desktop Windows PC, with special support for pen-capable portables. You don't need to be a CAD/drafting or surveying expert SketchRight™ makes creating accurate, scaled drawings and documentation as easy as paper and pencil! (SketchRight™ is also available in an OEM version for rapid integration into customized applications.)

SketchRight™ first converts your freehand sketch into editable objects such as lines, circles and polygons. Then, you select an object and assign a length, height, width or radius from an electronic measuring device, or simply use a tape measure. As soon as the measurement is entered, SketchRight™ instantly SNAPS that part of the drawing into scale! With SketchRight™, you can create an accurate, scaled layout that is automatically verified before you even leave the site. Then, use the scaled drawing in your report or estimate, or transfer the drawing to a desktop CAD system for detailing, archiving, or integration with other data.

Increase Personnel Efficiency

Make your first visit to a site your only visit, because your initial drawing can be so accurate and complete. Also, you can eliminate an entire step in your process because there's no need for expensive CAD/drafting from field notes.

Speed Up Sales Process

Deliver accurate estimates faster than ever, cutting days or weeks out of the typical sales cycle.

Ensure Real-World Accuracy

The patented, intelligent software actually checks the validity of the drawing and graphically lets you know if the layout actually "closes" or not. The optional interface to electronic measurement devices eliminates many sources of errors: "typos", illegible notes, tape measure sag/stretch, tape reading and transposition errors.

Decrease Materials Costs

Software "geometry-checking" increases confidence so you can reduce the usual allowance for wastage.

No CAD/Surveyor Training

You supply the rough sketch of the layout and the dimensions - SketchRight's patented software intelligence does the rest... creating an accurate, scaled drawing for you automatically.

Increase Safety & Convenience

With optional laser measuring devices, measurements can be made from a safe, "stand-off" distance. Measure ceilings without ladders. Overcome hazards such as chemicals, water, mud, explosives, or drop-offs. SketchRight automatically triangulates positions of hard-to-reach objects.

Automate Tedious Calculations

Perimeters, Distances, Angles and more... even complex areas with arcs and exclusion of sub-areas. Take new measurements directly off the scaled drawing.

Fit Into Existing Systems & Data

DXF import/export capability enables you to work with your desktop CAD systems. Import custom symbol libraries as well.

Integrate Into Your Software

SketchRight™ is also available as a Visual Basic Control (VBX) for use with Microsoft Visual Basic or Visual C++. With the VBX, you can incorporate SketchRight™ capability with your custom forms, databases or mobile communications solutions.

Drawing & Text Objects

Draw freehand with automatic shape recognition or use the standard drawing toolbar: Point, Line, Circle, Arc, Drag lines into arcs, Polygon, Rectangle, Ink, Symbols. Line/Fill Attributes: weight, style, color, pattern. Text: Font type, style, size, and color. Show/hide text. Attach text to drawing objects.

Intelligent Geometry-Checking

Drawings are automatically checked for inconsistent dimensions. The software ensures that layouts will "close" because SketchRight™ is based on patented Constructive Variational Geometry (CVG) software.

Drawing Constraints

Length, Angle, Point-on-line/arc/circle, Same point, Origin/Coordinates, Distance between 2 points, point-and-line, or any two objects, Snap-to-vertical/horizontal, Tangency, Grid size, Grid snap on/off, Lock/Unlock or Show/Hide constraints

Editing & Text

Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Zoom, Pan, Drag/Resize, Bring-to-front/Send-to-Back, Undo/Redo, Objects can be "Active" or "Inactive" - e.g. existing CAD drawings can be imported as a background for "red-lining" with editable objects.

Units

Metric, English in decimal/fractions; Degrees/Radians; Square Feet/Meters

Symbols

Create custom symbols in SketchRight™, or import symbol libraries via DXF transfer. Drag & drop symbols from a symbol palette into the drawing, preserving the symbols' dimensions! Precise symbol placement the distances or coordinates you enter automatically SNAP symbols into the correct position in your drawing.

Printing

Print to scale or fit to page. Use Windows-compatible printers and plotters.

Drawing Measurements/Data Entry

Area (complex polygons, arcs, excluded sub-areas...) Perimeter, Line length, Coordinates, Angle, Radius, Closest Distance, Perpendicular distance, Lock/unlock or Show/hide any dimension. Enter measurement data using keyboard, on-screen keypad, EMD's, or handwriting recognition (with PenWindows).

Use With Electronic Measuring Devices (EMD's)

Plug the DATA DISTO handheld, laser measuring device from , Inc. into your portable computer via the serial interface cable, for fast measuring with 1/8" accuracy and 300' range. Requires optional SketchRight-DISTO interface software. DISTO Measurements are automatically transferred to the object you select in your SketchRight drawing. Other interfaces to EMDs, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and surveying instruments (Total Stations) are available by request.

Unfortunately, Saltire no longer sells SketchRight.

If you are interested in licensing the technology behind SketchRight please send an inquire to .

Copyright Saltire Software Inc.
SketchRight™ is a trademark of Saltire Software; DISTO™ is a trademark of Leica Inc.