What is the Drawing tool?
The Drawing tool provides complete customization, freehand drawing capabilities, and 100+ color options, whether using a mouse, stylus, or finger. There's also a handy Ruler, Protractor, and Compass.
How to use the Drawing tool
Select the Drawing tool from your toolbar. Click and hold anywhere on the page to start drawing (or draw with your finger or stylus if using a touchscreen).
Stroke thickness
Stoke type
Transparency
Ruler
Protractor
Compass
Color palette
Eyedropper + More Colors
How to use the Ruler
Select the Ruler from the Drawing tool
Click and drag around the page or rotate it using the arrows shown below
Draw near the Ruler for perfectly straight lines
Click the X on the ruler to disable it (it will also disappear if you select a new tool)
How to use the Protractor
Select the Protractor from the Drawing tool
180-degree protractor (Orange 1 below)
360-degree protractor (Orange 2 below)
Click and drag the center to move it around the page
Click and drag the outside to rotate it
Draw near the Protractor for perfectly curved lines
Click the + or - to increase or decrease the Protractor's size
Click the circular arrow icon near the center point to reset the Protractors' rotational position
Click the reflection icon in the lower center to reverse the angle measurement direction (the triangle reflected across a vertical axis)
How to use the Compass
Select the Compass from the Drawing tool, and it will appear near the center of your page.
Rotate the Compass without drawing using the circle arrow button
Adjust the radius by moving the adjustable leg that holds the pencil
Start drawing by hovering over the pencil until your cursor matches.
Click (or tap), hold, and move in a circular direction to start drawing
Release your click (or finger/ stylus) to stop drawing
Move the Compass by holding the center of the fixed leg with the four-directional arrow icon
Switch measurement units from inches to centimeters
If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at support@kamiapp.com or book some training with one of our Teacher Success Champions here: https://www.kamiapp.com/training