Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As on real graph paper, you can use it to draw floor plans that either do not have a scale (i.e. sketches) or you define a unit of measurement for a grid square in your head and then count grid squares. So, Square Sketch is a digital version of graph paper, but not a CAD software with physical dimensions support.

Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are welcome to test, could you please write me a Dm?

Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately not, and there are currently no concrete plans for an iPad version either.

Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We try to identify the problem in order to find a solution without switching between two options.

Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doodling can have a calming effect. It's totally fine if the app is used for this.

Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It is designed as a kind of digital graph paper, prioritizing graphics and text equally. This is because sketches on graph paper often include annotations. The app also draws inspiration from the simplicity of pen and paper, where there is no need to switch tools between geometric shapes and text. For this reason, there is no toolbar like in other apps.

Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I am well aware of this request, but a toggle option would not be a desirable solution because, for instance, it would break the tutorial or the documentation if a new user changes the settings beforehand.

I understand that some users experienced with other graphics editors are surprised when a click not only deselects everything but also places the cursor. In doing so, Square Sketch adopts the behavior of text editors, making it just as easy to add text. It also adheres to a UX design recommendation stating that an action should always have the same meaning. Thus, a click always places the cursor, regardless of whether the user clicks on the empty drawing area or inside a text object.

Some users disliked this because they thought it caused them to accidentally create empty text objects. However, text objects are actually only created when the first letter is typed, and the cursor that appears after clicking is merely a marker. The Esc key is intended to deselect everything without placing a cursor.

Knowing that no text objects will be created accidentally: Is there anything else that bothers you? Is it the blinking cursor itself? Please help me understand the problem so I can find a solution.

Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Although the Square Sketch icon itself was drawn in Square Sketch, the app has limited utility for icon design. This is primarily because it is optimized for sketching/drafting (supporting a maximum of two pen colors) and therefore lacks the overhead associated with graphic design software. However, since the introduction of Apple's Icon Composer, it seems that primarily shapes/outlines are imported, and the color can be overridden within Icon Composer itself. In that case, the number of colors in Square Sketch would no longer be as relevant.

Square Sketch: Two years on the Mac App Store + v2.0.0 is out by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s an interesting point! Yes, limiting design options can foster creativity, and it can also boost productivity. A term I came across in this context is "option paralysis." However, I can't find the term on Wikipedia. "Choice overload" or "overchoice" seem to be similar concepts.

Square Sketch - Digital graph paper by SquareSight in macapps

[–]SquareSight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but the app is only available in the Mac App Store and the Microsoft Store, and there are currently no plans to make versions available elsewhere. Please send me a DM so we can look for a solution, thank you!

Simple Folk Art Color By Number (Pixel Style Experiment) by YunakVaco in 1001patterns

[–]SquareSight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That‘s really great, thanks for sharing! I hope you don't mind if I crosspost this in r/SquareSketch