You can easily use the RoomSketcher App on your tablet to draw floor plans, place furniture, and visualize your project. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
- What Tablets Can I Use with RoomSketcher?
- How Do I Download the RoomSketcher App on My Tablet?
- How Do I Navigate The RoomSketcher App on a Tablet?
- Can I Switch Between Devices?
- More Tips for Drawing Floor Plans with RoomSketcher
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Tablets Can I Use with RoomSketcher?
The RoomSketcher App works on iOS and Android tablets.
How Do I Download the RoomSketcher App on My Tablet?
Just head to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android), search for RoomSketcher, and download the app. Or get it directly from our website:
How Do I Navigate The App on a Tablet?
The interface on tablets is touch-friendly. You can use your finger or a stylus to draw and move items around.
- Pinch to zoom in and out.
- Drag with one finger to move the floor plan.
- Tap and hold to select or move items.
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Walls: Tap once where the wall starts,
place your finger on the screen, and drag to move the cursor, then
tap again where the wall should end.
Here's a video showing you how to draw walls on a tablet:
Can I Switch Between Devices?
Yes! All your projects are automatically synced across devices. You can start drawing on your tablet, save your work, and then pick up right where you left off on your computer. Just make sure you’re signed in with the same RoomSketcher account.
More Tips for Drawing Floor Plans with RoomSketcher
- To learn the next steps, including how to add windows & doors, materials, and furniture, see: Draw your First Floor Plan
- Rotate your tablet to landscape mode for a wider workspace.
- Save often to avoid losing changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use RoomSketcher on my phone, too?
The RoomSketcher App works on Mac and Windows
computers, plus
iPads and Android tablets. It’s not available
on phones, but
you can log in to your web portal in a browser
to view projects
and order floor plans. To draw floor plans, use
the RoomSketcher
App on a tablet or computer.
Is there a difference between the tablet and desktop app?
The features are
nearly the same.
The main difference
is that tablets use
touch gestures instead
of a mouse.
Can I use an external keyboard on my tablet?
Yes,
you
can!
It
can
be
a
helpful
tool
while
working
on
your
floor
plans.
Please
note
that
in
some
rare
cases,
depending
on
the
accessory
and
tablet
versions,
the
external
keyboard
may
stop
working.
Simply
disconnect
the
external
keyboard
and
use
the
built
in
keyboard
to
continue
working
on
your
floor
plans.
Can I work offline with the RoomSketcher App on my tablet?
Yes,
you
can
work
offline
with
the
RoomSketcher
App.
You
can
edit
projects
without
an
internet
connection,
and
once
you
are
back
online,
you
can
save
any
changes
you
made.
Please
note
that
certain
features,
such
as
Live
3D,
generating
floor
plans,
and
opening
projects,
require
an
internet
connection.