Autodesk SketchBook Pro Software

Autodesk SketchBook Pro Software

History

Developers :- Autodesk Inc.

Stable release :- 8.4.3 (4.0.6 for Android, 4.1 for iOS) / May 16, 2016; 2 years ago

Operating system :- macOS, Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS

Type :- Raster graphics editor

   SketchBook Pro, also referred to as SketchBook, is a pixel graphics software application that features a radial/pie-menu user interface, intended for expressive drawing and concept sketching. It was originally developed by Alias Systems Corporation, but is now owned by Autodesk.

    SketchBook Pro has painting and drawing tools such as pencils, markers, and brushes. It uses pressure-sensitive features of graphics tablets, tablet computers, and smartphones to create effects similar to traditional materials.

   Autodesk SketchBook Pro software also features a screenshot tool for annotation, allowing one to show content during a meeting and add notes as the content is reviewed. The previous/next buttons make it possible to create flipbooks or animations. The program supports layers with import and export of Photoshop (.psd) format. Other features include rulers, symmetry, the ability to customize brushes, create texture brushes, and rotate the canvas.

Versions:

  When Autodesk acquired Alias in October 2005, they discontinued Sketchbook Pro development for a time. Version 2.0 was released in July 2005, under Alias Systems Corporation.

      A beta version of version 3.0 was shown at MacWorld 2008 on display with the Axiotron Modbook. On April 2008, Autodesk SketchBook Pro 2009 was released to the public. In April 2009, the latest version was released, Autodesk SketchBook Pro 2010. Autodesk continues to have a beta program for testing new versions of SketchBook Pro.

    SketchBook Express is a consumer version of the SketchBook Pro. Express provides much of the same functionality as Autodesk SketchBook Pro, but does not include custom brush textures (imported or drawn), layer controls, symmetric brushes or guide lines. Earlier versions of Express could not save layers. Versions 5.5 and later, however, do allow the preservation of layers.

    On September 17, 2009, Autodesk released SketchBook Mobile specifically designed for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. Built with the same paint engine as Pro, Mobile and its free version Mobile Express offers many of the same design features seen in the desktop application. On November 30, 2010, Autodesk released Android versions of SketchBook Mobile and SketchBook Express.

    In August 2012, AutoDesk released SketchBook Pro 6, marking a return to conventional version numbering. Throughout May 2014 another new version of Sketchbook Pro was teased on the software application's website, referred to as SketchBook Pro 2015.

   In August 2014, AutoDesk released SketchBook 7, introducing the current subscription model. In May 2017, AutoDesk released SketchBook 4.0 for iOS devices. Primary new features included two-hand workflow, improved quick-access toolbar, and an improved rendering engine.

In April 2018, AutoDesk made SketchBook a free software

Features

Tools:

Autodesk SketchBook Tools

    We have an assortment of sketching tools to help you create your image. The version of SketchBook you are running and...

How to undo and redo

    How many times have you sketched something and wished you could get back what you erased? Have you worked with something...

Selection tools

    There are an assortment of Selection tools. Use some of these for choosing a type of selection. Use others to help once...

How to refine a Magic Wand selection

    When using the Magic Wand selection, you can change the tolerance level to refine your selection, either adding or removing content from...

How to use your selection like a mask

    You can use another tool, while staying in selection mode. For example, make a selection, change your brush and color,...

How to add to a selection

    When making a selection, sometimes you don’t grab everything the first time. When this happens, instead of re-selecting everything, use   Add. This way,...

How to remove sections from a selection

    When making a selection, sometimes you grab areas you don’t want. When this happens, instead of redoing your selection, use  Remove. This way,...

How to replace a selection

    Replace is the default selection setting. So if it’s the default setting, when would you ever use Replace outside of your initial selection?...

How to reposition your selection

    Once you’ve made a selection, there are a few different tools or gestures you can use to reposition your selection. Some...

How to use transforms

    Transforms are used for moving, rotating, scaling, flipping, mirroring, and distorting content. If you’re looking for moving, rotating, or zooming...
How to distort a selection

    With  Distort, you can drag the handles  in any direction to distort a selection. Since they aren’t constrained to 90 degrees, you can use...

How to add an image

    Wondering how to add an image into SketchBook? What about what types of files are supported? Well, how to do it...

How to crop things

    Use crop to change the dimensions of a selection or your canvas. Cropping in SketchBook for Desktop You can reduce the...

How to transform canvases

    Learn how to transform canvases to rotate, scale, and/or reposition them, using gestures or various tools in the different versions...

How to invert a selection

    Wondering how to use Invert? Say you have a large area to select, using it can save you time and make it...

How to use Symmetry

    Do you want to draw one side of something and have SketchBook mirror it and draw the other or create flowers, mandalas,...

How to use the Symmetry tools

    The Symmetry tools are found in the Symmetry toolbar and  are used either before or during sketching to show or...

How to use Perspective guides

    There are four types of perspective guides.  1 point mode Create an image with one vanishing point and a horizon....

How to use Text

    For many projects, text is an integral part of your design. SketchBook understands this, so there are an assortment of Text tool....

How to edit text in SketchBook

    When editing text in SketchBook, you start with entering the text editing mode. This will enable making edits to the...

How to use Guides

    Need help drawing a straight line, circle, ellipse, or French curves? Use the guides to help as you draw. In the toolbar,...

How to use Shape tools

    In SketchBook, we have Shape and Draw Style tools. They are the same things. Both are used for creating shapes,...

How to use Steady and Predictive Stroke

    SketchBook has two stroke tools to help create smooth and uniform strokes: Steady Stroke and Predictive Stroke. Not every version...

How to use Time-lapse recording

    If you are using SketchBook v.3.7.4 or below, your time-lapse recording interface will be different from SketchBook v.4.0 or above. For information on...

How to scan sketches

    Do you love coloring, have coloring books at home, but can’t color on the go? With Scan Sketches, you can. Imagine...