Moving a selection in Sketchbook on your iPad allows you to reposition specific parts of your artwork with precision. There are two primary methods to achieve this using the selection puck that appears after you make a selection.
You can move a selection in Sketchbook on iPad by either dragging the center of the selection puck for free-form movement or tapping the directional arrows on the puck for pixel-by-pixel adjustments.
Methods for Moving a Selection
Once you have made a selection using one of the selection tools (like the Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, etc.), a selection puck appears. This puck gives you control over transforming the selected area. Moving the selection is one of the key transformations you can perform.
Here are the two ways to move your selection:
1. Free-Form Movement (Dragging)
This method is ideal for quickly repositioning a selection over a larger distance.
- How to do it: To free-form move the selection, drag with your finger in the middle of the puck to place the selection.
This allows you to smoothly drag the selected pixels to any new location on your canvas.
2. Precise Movement (Pixel by Pixel)
For fine-tuning the position of your selection, you can move it one pixel at a time. This is particularly useful when you need to align elements perfectly.
- How to do it: To move the selection a pixel at a time, tap the arrow for the direction you want. Each time you tap it, the selection is moved one pixel in that direction.
The selection puck has arrows pointing up, down, left, and right. Tapping these arrows nudges the selection in the corresponding direction by a single pixel increment.
Summary Table: Moving Selections
Here's a quick overview of the two methods:
| Method | Action | Result | Ideal Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free-Form | Drag the center of the puck | Smooth, continuous movement | Large adjustments, quick placement |
| Pixel-by-Pixel | Tap directional arrows | Movement by one pixel | Fine-tuning, precise alignment |
Knowing how to effectively use these methods gives you greater control over composing your artwork in Sketchbook on your iPad. Whether you're rearranging elements or making slight adjustments, the selection puck provides the necessary tools.
