MakerSolid Documentation Version 1.5.2

Sketch tool

Freehand

Convert a continuous drawn stroke into a streamlined editable sketch curve.

Purpose

Convert a continuous drawn stroke into a streamlined editable sketch curve.

Where to find it

Start or edit a sketch, open Draw, and choose Freehand.

Selection

  • Press and drag across the sketch canvas to record the stroke.

Steps

  1. Set Streamline strength.
  2. Drag the complete stroke and release to create the curve.

Options

Streamline

Controls stabilization from 0 percent raw input to 100 percent maximum smoothing.

Construction Mode

Creates reference-only freehand geometry.

Result

Release creates a simplified editable curve from the sampled stroke.

Editing

Use Edit Points to refine the resulting points or redraw with a different Streamline setting.

Troubleshooting

The stroke loses intended detail or contains too much wobble.

Lower Streamline to retain detail or raise it for stronger stabilization, then redraw.

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