User Guide

1.1 About Gestureit® CAD

Gestureit® CAD is a next-generation mobile CAD editing application developed by Gestureit, LLC. Our mission is to simplify CAD editing by combining the precision of professional tools with the ease of intuitive gestures—creating a seamless, touch-driven experience that makes complex drafting more accessible on mobile devices.

Built for Android phones and tablets, Gestureit CAD transforms mobile devices into capable CAD workstations. Users can view, create, and edit drawings through an intuitive, gesture-based interface while maintaining compatibility with industry-standard formats. The app is designed for both professionals and newcomers who want powerful CAD functionality without the steep learning curve of traditional desktop software.

Gestureit® CAD supports 2D and 3D wireframe workflows, including X/Y/Z coordinate input, drawing and modifying objects in three-dimensional space, and depth-aware navigation using Orbit and Camera-based preset views when geometry contains Z-values. Surface and solid geometry is supported for viewing; editing is currently focused on wireframe.

See Section 4.7 – Working with 3D Wireframe Geometry, for details on object-specific 3D behavior.

Gestureit, LLC is headquartered in the United States and develops its core interaction technology in-house, including patented gesture-based innovations. Gestureit CAD is available globally through the Google Play Store.

1.2 Key Benefits

• Gesture-driven geometry-editing — an intuitive, precise mobile CAD experience built on original interaction technology.
• DWG, DXF, and PDF support – open and edit drawings from most major CAD applications, or drawings exported from them as PDF.
• 2D and 3D wireframe workflows — create and edit geometry using X/Y/Z coordinates across multiple planes.
• Advanced viewing and navigation — Pan, Zoom, and Orbit to explore drawings, including wireframe, surface, and solid geometry.
• Model-space-correct 3D wireframe editing — Geometry is created, edited, and duplicated in true model space, independent of camera or Orbit view orientation, ensuring predictable and accurate 3D workflows on mobile.
• Lightweight yet powerful – optimized for smooth performance on Android phones and tablets.
• Integrated guidance and tutorial hints — contextual, on-screen help for fast onboarding.
• Fully offline core functionality – no Wi-Fi or cloud connection required for drawing and editing.
• Flexible subscription plans — Monthly and Annual options with access across devices linked to the same Google account.
• Free limited version — automatically switches to a free limited version with ads after the trial period (internet connection is required). See section 15.5 for details.
• Ad-free full access for 1 hour — unlock ad-free full access for 1 hour by watching a short set of ads
• Cloud access — supported cloud storage access via the Android native file interface across devices.

1.3 Compatibility

• Supported formats:

– Edit files in DWG, DXF, and PDF formats.

– Create files in DWG and DXF formats.

– View files in DWG, DXF, PDF, DWF, and PNG formats.

– Import PDF, DWF, PNG, or JPEG files into the drawing

– Export to DWG, DXF, DWF, PDF, or PNG formats

• Device requirements: Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, minimum 3 GB RAM.
• Storage: Files are saved using the Android native file system and supported cloud storage providers.

2.1 Google Sign-In

Gestureit® CAD requires Google Sign-In to activate licensed features, enable secure cloud access and multi-device access across Android devices linked to your Google account.

After sign-in and activation, an internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular) is required only for cloud access, license checks, updates, and for displaying ads in the free limited version. Wireless printing requires a local network (Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot). All core drawing and editing features work fully offline.

2.2 Free Trial / License

• Free trial with access to all premium features
• Subscription required for continued full access
• Subscription applies across all devices linked to the same Google account (no device limit)

2.3 Launching the App

After installation, tap the Gestureit CAD icon on your home screen.

The Home page opens automatically, showing options to Create a new drawing, Open an existing file, and browse Recent Files. A Sample Files row is also available; tapping it expands or collapses a list of sample drawings.

After Google Sign-In and activation, all core drawing and editing features work offline during the trial period and after subscribing.

2.4 User Interface Language Support

Gestureit® CAD supports multiple languages including Hindi, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian, Polish, Portuguese, French, and German.

3.1 Main Options and Features

• Open: Browse local or cloud storage to open an existing DWG, DXF, PDF, DWF, or PNG file.
• Edit: Edit the currently opened file in DWG, DXF or PDF format.
• Create: Start a blank drawing in DWG or DXF format.
• Select File: Invoked when choosing Open or Create. Displays storage options including Device Storage, SD Card, and active cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box). Uses the native Android storage interface, supporting search, sorting, and multiple display modes. When creating a drawing, allows selecting a folder and entering a file name.
• Recent Files: Provides quick access to recently opened or edited files. Each entry includes a pulldown menu to bookmark or delete the file.
• File-Format Color Code: Icons identify file types (DWG, DXF, DWF, PDF, PNG) using color coding for quick recognition.
• DWG/DXF Version Info: File details include the DWG/DXF format version, allowing users to verify compatibility before editing or sharing.
• Date / Size: Displays the last opened date and time, along with the file size, to help you quickly identify and manage your drawings.
• Storage source indicator: A label next to each file name shows its storage location (e.g., Device, Google Drive, Dropbox).
• Backup Folder: A folder icon beside each file provides access to AutoSave and Backup copies. Automatic Backup occurs when a file is opened, and AutoSave runs periodically during editing.
• Sample Files row: Tap to expand or collapse a curated list of sample drawings demonstrating both 2D drafting and 3D wireframe workflows. This list may be expanded with additional examples in future updates.
• Profile: Displays your Google account name, email, and license/subscription status. Also includes a Key Features summary, updated regularly.

Note: Files opened from email attachments or from outside the app are not listed on the Home Screen.

3.2 File Types and Locations

• Local Storage: Drawings can be saved directly on your device or SD card using Android native file interface.
• Cloud Storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box): Gestureit® CAD supports opening, saving, and creating files in your connected cloud accounts. Cloud files can be accessed through the Android storage interface.

Note: Availability of cloud files across devices depends on the cloud service provider’s own synchronization behavior and your account settings.

• Backup and AutoSave Files: Backup copies are created automatically when opening a file, and AutoSave periodically saves your progress during editing. These versions can be restored anytime using the Backup Folder icon next to each file listed on the Home Screen.
• Offline Availability: All drawings saved locally remain fully accessible offline. Cloud files require an internet connection to open or save back to the cloud.
• Supported File Types: Gestureit® CAD supports the following formats: DWG, DXF, PDF, DWF, PNG (see Section 12 for details.)

3.3 Interface Elements

Once a drawing or a blank page is opened, the main interface appears with the following key components:

Top Panel

Provides access to global tools such as Undo, Redo, Orbit, Zoom, Window Selection, Paste, Search, and the Pulldown menu (Save, Save As, Export, Settings, etc.).

Bottom Panel

Contains primary tool categories such as Insert, View, Dimension, Measure, Layers, and Snap. Tapping any category opens its panel for selecting specific tools.

Side Panels

Appear automatically when objects are selected. They provide contextual actions including Edit, Properties, Copy, Cut, Delete, and grip-point display options.

Quick Editing Guide

• Use Grip-Point Manipulation (GPM) for fast, multi-object and spatial adjustments.
• Use Guided Dialogs for precise, parameter-based editing of a single object.

4.1 Overview

The main drawing screen is your primary workspace for viewing, creating, and editing geometry. The interface adapts automatically based on your active tool or selection, ensuring a smooth and intuitive workflow.

When drawings include Z-values, Gestureit® CAD supports 3D wireframe editing. Grip points expose X/Y/Z coordinates for depth-aware modifications, and Orbit and Camera views provide the 3D visualization needed to navigate the geometry from different angles.

You can edit geometry in two complementary ways:

1. Grip-Point Manipulation (GPM) — for multi-object, freeform adjustments

When one or more objects are selected, their grip points appear. The X, Y, and Z coordinates of the active grip point are displayed at the bottom of the screen, update dynamically during interaction, and can be adjusted manually for precise control.

GPM supports manipulating multiple objects during a session and is ideal for broad or directional adjustments or for positioning geometry relative to existing snap points. All object types support wireframe editing via GPM, regardless of Guided Dialog availability.

2. Guided Dialog — for precise, object-specific editing

To edit a single object precisely, touch the object to select it and then tap the Edit (Pen) icon. This opens a Guided Dialog for the last-selected object, even if multiple objects remain selected. Within the dialog, object-specific parameters such as Length, Angle, Width, Height, Radius, or Scale are displayed above the Bottom Panel, update dynamically during interaction, and can be precisely adjusted using numeric input. Supported object types in Guided Dialog mode include: lines, polylines, rectangles, snap points, circles, ellipses, arcs, leaders, text, comments, blocks, and hatches. After completing the edit via a Guided Dialog, all previously selected objects remain selected, allowing you to continue your GPM session seamlessly.

Unified Editing Behavior

Across all tools — including Insert, Measure, Dimension, CAD Commands, Paste, and Edit — numeric parameters shown on screen can be edited manually:

• Tap any displayed value to open the keypad and enter an exact number.
• Values update dynamically while gesturing and are editable for precision adjustments throughout the workflow.

Seamless Workflow Between Tools

Selections and grip points generally remain active when switching between tools such as Orbit, Zoom, Camera views, Snap, Layers, Insert, Measure, and Dimension.

This combined model of GPM for multi-object adjustments and Guided Dialogs for precise single-object refinement provides a powerful, user-friendly editing experience suited for both quick adjustments and exact control.

4.2 Top Panel

Provides access to Undo, Redo, Zoom, Orbit, Window Selection, Paste, Search, and Pulldown menu options.

Top Panel (left → right)

4.3 Bottom Panel

Provides quick entry to Insert, View, Measure, Dimension, Snap, and Layers tools.

Bottom Panel (left → right)

4.4 Side Panels

When an object is selected, two contextual Side Panels appear — the Left Panel for editing and properties, and the Right Panel for object management.

The Left Panel provides core object actions, including the Edit icon, which opens Guided Dialogs for precise editing of supported object types — lines, polylines, rectangles, snap points, circles, ellipses, arcs, leaders, text, comments, blocks, and hatches.

All object types support wireframe editing via Grip-Point Manipulation (GPM).

The Left Panel also includes the Property Panel for viewing any object type and modifying available attributes such as line style, color, and weight, as well as the 3-State Grip Points Toggle for controlling grip-point visibility and object manipulation behavior.

The Right Panel offers tools for selection and object management, including Select/Unselect, Delete, Copy, Cut, and X-out to close both panels.

Together, the two panels provide an efficient, gesture-based environment for object manipulation and property control.

Right Panel (top → bottom)

Left Panel (top → bottom)

Notes

• Grip points remain interactive until all selected objects are deselected or the Side Panels are dismissed.
• The Property Panel updates dynamically whenever object selection changes and reflects the currently selected object(s).
• All object types support wireframe editing via Grip-Point Manipulation (GPM). Guided Dialog editing is available only for supported object types, as described in Section 4.4 above.
• Snap settings can be adjusted during Grip-Point Manipulation to control precision behavior while editing geometry.

4.5 Guided Dialogs

Guided Dialogs are invoked in the following cases:

1. When a supported object is selected and then the Edit icon is tapped.
2. When commands are invoked from the Insert, Dimension, Measure, CAD Cmd. panels, or via the Paste icon.

Each Guided Dialog provides step-by-step, on-screen guidance for the active operation.

3D Coordinate Input: When objects include Z-values, the Guided Dialog enables direct editing of X, Y, and Z coordinates, allowing depth-aware adjustments when working with geometry across multiple planes.

The Control Toolbar appears within Guided Dialog screens, providing quick access to:

• Pause toggle — temporarily freezes geometry to allow panning and zooming during Insert, Edit, Dimension, Measure, Paste, and CAD command operations.
• Snap Panel — enables or disables specific snap modes.
• Ortho Mode toggle — constrains cursor movement to orthogonal directions.

4.6 Guided Dialog Screen Layout

• Guidance Message Area: Displays short contextual instructions at the top of the screen (e.g., “Touch or drag to specify start point”).
• Control Toolbar: It is positioned directly below the guidance message and allows you to pause geometry changes to pan and zoom freely, toggle Ortho Mode, and access Snap settings.
• Drawing Area: The interactive workspace where you create and edit CAD objects using touch gestures.
• Parameter Area: Located above the Bottom Panel. Displays coordinate and measurement values (e.g., X, Y, Z, Length, Angle). Tapping a parameter opens the keypad for precise entry.
• Bottom Panel: Displays context-specific icons depending on the active operation (Insert, Measure, Dimension, Paste, or CAD Commands).

4.7 Working with 3D Wireframe Geometry

Gestureit® CAD supports the creation and editing of 3D wireframe geometry. Line, Block, and Point objects provide full 3D editing capability, while Rectangle, Circle, Ellipse, and Arc objects support elevation control within a defined plane in 3D space. These objects can be inserted and modified using X/Y/Z coordinate input and inspected with depth using Orbit navigation or Camera preset views. Hatch objects are currently constrained to Z = 0. Polyline objects preserve their existing plane/elevation but do not currently support editing elevation after creation. Camera views and Orbit affect visualization only. All geometry creation, editing, copy, and paste operations always occur in model space.

When a drawing includes any object with a Z-value different from zero (for example, an elevated line, rectangle, circle, arc, or ellipse), the drawing operates as a 3D wireframe. In this mode, geometry can be created and edited in isometric or Orbit views, and Camera preset views become useful for depth inspection and 3D editing.

3D editing via Guided Dialogs is available only for supported object types and follows the object-specific constraints described in the Insert, Dimension, and CAD Cmd. tables. Planar objects (rectangles, circles, ellipses, and arcs) are created in a single plane and remain constrained to that plane during GPM sessions; however, their elevation can be modified in Guided Dialogs.

CAD commands operate normally on 3D geometry, but some commands may behave in a planar-only manner depending on the object type and command constraints.

Despite these constraints, users can effectively create and edit 3D wireframe models, combine geometry across multiple planes, and inspect designs from different viewpoints using Orbit and Camera controls.

3D Measurement Support

Distance and angle measurements fully support 3D geometry and can be performed in isometric and Orbit views across different planes. Perimeter and area measurements are supported when all selected perimeter points lie on the same plane. These measurement tools are especially useful for validating geometry and assisting with accurate 3D wireframe creation and editing.

4.8 Gestures

• Tap: Select objects, confirm prompts, or activate icons.
• Touch or drag: Create or modify geometry interactively.
• Pinch-to-zoom: Zoom the view, or adjust annotation sizes (text height, leader dogleg length, arrow size) or parametric ratios where applicable.
• One-finger drag: Pan across the drawing area.
• Touch: Select a geometric feature, such as a corner, vertex, or endpoint — for example, when defining a point (sharp corner) to apply a fillet or chamfer.

Note: When specifying points by touch or drag, only the X and Y coordinates are determined directly by the screen position. The point is placed in the current drawing plane (XY plane at Z = 0 unless otherwise specified).

4.9 Control Toolbar Function Reference

The Control Toolbar provides quick access to key functions—Pause, Ortho, and Snap — available within Guided Dialogs to enhance precision and flexibility while inserting, pasting, editing, measuring, dimensioning, or applying CAD commands. The table below shows which functions are applicable to each tool and how they are typically used.

4.10 Tips

• Use Pause whenever you need to pan or zoom within a Guided Dialog.
• Ortho is helpful when alignment or fixed rotation is required (e.g., Lines, Polylines, Text, Blocks). In drawings containing Z-values, Ortho behavior adapts to the active model-space orientation when working with 3D wireframe geometry.
• Window Selection is available in Trim, Rotate, Mirror, Move, and Scale — use it to select multiple objects at once when the command screen supports selection.
• Orbit is available for navigating 3D wireframe models to a desired view while measuring or preparing for precise placement or editing in 3D space.

5.1 Overview

The Insert Panel provides tools for creating new geometric and annotation objects. Each icon represents an insertion type, such as Line, Circle, Rectangle, Text, or Block.

5.2 Insert Tools

Insert Panel (left → right)

For Control Toolbar applicability, see Section 4.9 – Control Toolbar Function Reference.;

5.2 Common Behavior

• Tapping an Insert icon opens its specific Guided Dialog, which displays on-screen guidance messages and parameter fields.
• Each insertion follows an interactive sequence (e.g., Start Point → End Point → Done).
• You can use touch gestures or enter numeric values to define geometry.
• You can define object parameters by switching between parameter icons on the Bottom Panel.
• Tap Done to finish or X-out to cancel.

6.1 Overview

The View Panel provides controls for viewing the drawing from different perspectives and visual styles.

6.2 Key Tools

View Panel (left → right)

3D Navigation

Use Orbit to rotate the drawing in 3D space. Depth becomes visible when geometry contains Z-values, enabling true 3D wireframe visualization.

Note on 3D Rendering

Visual styles depend on the type of geometry in the drawing. Wireframe 3D elements (lines, polylines, etc.) display correctly in Orbit navigation. Shaded/solid styles become available only when models contain renderable entities such as 3D faces, surfaces, meshes, or solids. If a drawing is wireframe-only, shaded modes may appear disabled — this is expected.

6.3 Tips

• Use Camera View shortcuts to quickly reorient complex models.
• Switch Visual Styles when presenting or checking overlapping geometry.
• Keep the Line Weight display off for large drawings or on lower-end devices to improve performance.

**Visual Note:**

Orbit reveals depth only when geometry contains Z-values. Drawings without Z-values appear flat even when rotated.

7.1 Overview

The Dimension Panel provides tools for adding and editing linear and arc dimensions.

7.2 Dimension Tools and Guided Dialogs

Dimension Panel (left → right)

For Control Toolbar applicability, see Section 4.9 – Control Toolbar Function Reference.;

7.3 Common Behavior

• All dimension dialogs provide continuous visual feedback as you position dimension points.
• Dimension parameters appear in the parameter area above the Bottom Panel and can be adjusted manually at any time by tapping the displayed values.
• You can redefine dimension parameters at any time by switching between the parameter icons on the Bottom Panel.
• The Control Toolbar remains active during dimension creation, allowing panning, zooming, and access to the Snap Panel. Ortho mode is not applicable for Linear and Arc dimensions.
• After placement, each dimension remains editable within its supported planar constraints — tap the dimension object and select Edit from the Left Panel to reopen its Guided Dialog.

8.1 Overview

The Measure Panel provides tools for quickly measuring distances, angles, perimeters, and areas directly within the drawing.

8.2 Measure Tools and Guided Dialogs

Measure Panel (left → right)

For Control Toolbar applicability, see Section 4.9 – Control Toolbar Function Reference.

8.3 Common Behavior

• All measure dialogs provide live updates as geometry is selected or specified.
• The X, Y, Z coordinate values appear in the parameter area and can be refined through the Bottom Panel. The linear distance (while measuring linear distance) and angle (while measuring angle) are displayed in the drawing area and dynamically updated in real time.
• The Control Toolbar remains active for access to Pause, Snap, and Ortho.
• Tap the Point icon on the Bottom Panel to save a point as a custom snap point. Saved points can be reused during measurements or later for alignment. (Available in Linear and Angle measurements.)
• Tools for additional measurement types (Radius, Diameter) will be included in upcoming updates.
• Measurement data is for reference only and not stored within the drawing file.

9.1 Overview

The CAD Cmd. Panel provides tools for modifying and constraining existing geometry.

9.2 CAD Command Tools and Guided Dialogs

For Control Toolbar applicability, see Section 4.9 – Control Toolbar Function Reference.;

9.3 Common Behavior

• Each CAD command opens its own Guided Dialog with the same in-app step-by-step guidance messages shown.
• Commands provide continuous visual feedback as geometry is modified.
• The Control Toolbar remains active to pause geometry change for panning and zooming, Snap access, and Ortho toggles, and also for window selection in the commands Move, Scale, Rotate, and Mirror.
• Commands limited to 2D operation automatically align the drawing to the XY (top) plane when invoked, regardless of your current view, to ensure predictable and precise results.
• Only one command can be active at a time (excluding Length/Angle constraint toggle).
• Commands complete when Done is tapped, or are canceled with X-out, which exits the command without committing changes.

10.1.1 Grip-Point Manipulation

Grip-Point Manipulation (GPM) allows real-time modification of objects directly on the main drawing screen.

• When one or more objects are selected, grip points appear at key geometric locations.
• Each grip point can be dragged to change geometry interactively; numerical X, Y, Z coordinates display at the bottom of the screen, update dynamically during interaction, and can be adjusted manually.
• 3D Wireframe Editing: Grip points always expose X/Y/Z coordinate fields during editing. When geometry includes non-zero Z-values (or spans multiple planes), these coordinates enable depth-aware wireframe editing, with Orbit and Camera views used to inspect and navigate the model from different angles.
• The Side Panels appear automatically and remain accessible during GPM, providing quick actions such as Delete, Property Panel, Copy, Cut, etc.
• The Insert panel and CAD Commands panel are accessible during GPM. Selecting a tool from these panels no longer deselects objects.
• The Measure panel, Snap panel, and Layers panel remain usable during GPM, as do Camera, Visual Styles and Line Weight options accessed via the View panel.
• Undo, Redo, Window Selection, Zoom pulldown options, Paste, Orbit, and Search are all accessible during GPM through their icons on the Top Panel.
• Distance Constraint and Angle Constraint toggles can be used during GPM to maintain fixed lengths or angles during adjustments.
• Grip points remain active until:
  • the user taps X-out on the right side panel, or
  • the user explicitly deselects objects.

This behavior ensures a seamless workflow where editing, inserting, measuring, viewing, and navigating tools can be used together without disrupting active selections.

10.1.2 Guided Dialogs

Guided Dialogs provide step-by-step, parameter-based editing for supported object types including lines, polylines, rectangles, snap points, circles, ellipses, arcs, leaders, text, comments, blocks, and hatches.

• A Guided Dialog is invoked by selecting an object and then tapping the Edit (Pen) icon, regardless of whether one object or multiple objects are currently selected. The dialog always opens for the last-selected object.
• The dialog mirrors the Insert, Dimension, Paste, CAD commands, and Measure interfaces, displaying contextual guidance messages, parameter fields, and access to the Control Toolbar for pausing geometry changes to pan or zoom, toggling Ortho (when applicable), and opening the Snap panel.
• Parameter values (e.g., Length, Angle, Width, Height, Radius, X,Y,Z) appear above the Bottom Panel, update dynamically during interaction, and can be edited manually by tapping the displayed values.
• Only one object is edited at a time. After completing the edit, all previously selected objects remain selected, and grip points stay active, allowing the Grip-Point Manipulation (GPM) session to continue seamlessly.

10.1.3 Property Panel

The Property Panel provides tools for editing object color, line style, and line weight.

• The panel appears when the Property Panel icon on the Left Panel is tapped. It updates automatically based on the current selection.
• When the Selection pulldown option is chosen, the panel displays: – the total number of selected objects – each object type included in the selection – the count of objects per type
• The panel supports modifying properties of all selected objects or of all selected objects of the same type.
• Property changes apply immediately and persist until modified again. They update in real time even while Grip-Point Manipulation is active.
• Property editing and geometric editing operate independently: geometric edits are object-specific (via Guided Dialog or GPM), while property edits can be applied to groups of selected objects.

10.2 Editing Workflow

Editing begins when one or more objects are selected in the drawing.

• The Side Panels appear automatically and provide context-specific controls such as Edit, Properties, Delete, and Copy.
• To edit a single object precisely, touch the object to select it and then tap the Edit (Pen) icon. The Guided Dialog opens for the last-selected object — even if multiple objects are currently selected.
• After completing a Guided Dialog edit, all previously selected objects remain selected, and their grip points remain active, allowing you to continue your Grip-Point Manipulation session seamlessly.
• Guided Dialogs display object-specific parameters (Length, Angle, Radius, Width, Height, Scale, etc.) above the Bottom Panel. These values update dynamically during interaction and can be edited manually by tapping the displayed value.
• During Grip-Point Manipulation, the Side Panels and the Property Panel (invoked via the Side Panels) are available for quick actions such as toggling the grip-point activation state, invoking the Edit Dialog, adjusting properties, or copying selected objects — without clearing the selection.
• Only one object is edited at a time in the Guided Dialog, but multi-object selection is preserved throughout the workflow.

10.2.1 Polyline Editing via Guided Dialogs

Polyline objects can be reshaped or refined directly in Edit mode through a set of dedicated tools displayed on the editing panel. The panel includes Edit Corner, Add Vertex, Remove Vertex, Close Polyline / Open Polygon, and Done options.

10.2.2 Comment Editing

The Comment Pulldown is accessed by tapping the Comment icon on the Insert Panel. It provides quick access to tools for creating, editing, and managing comment visibility. Comment Pulldown Options:

• Create Comment – Opens the Guided Dialog for inserting a new comment.
• Edit Comment – Opens the Edit Comment Panel for modifying an existing comment.
• Show All Comments – Displays all comments in the drawing, regardless of their current visibility settings.
• Hide All Comments – Hides all comments from view without deleting them.
• Show Only Visible Comments – Displays all comments in the drawing with current visibility status setting being “Visible”.

Edit Comment Panel When Edit Comment is selected from the Comment Pulldown, the edit comment panel appears, displaying the following options:

In-App Guidance: Tap Comment icon → Select Edit Comment from pulldown → 2) Select comment to edit → 3) Choose Remove, Location, Region, Description, or Visibility → 4) Apply desired changes → 5) Tap Done to confirm. Constraint: Comments can be created and edited only in top view (XY plane at Z = 0).

10.3 Distance and Angle Constraints

The Constraint toggles provide geometric control during editing and allow precise adjustments of lines and polyline segments. They are accessible from the CAD Cmd. Panel and can be activated individually as needed.

10.3.1 Distance Constraint

• Locks the distance between two points of a line or polyline segment.
• When enabled, any movement of a point maintains the fixed segment length.
• The angle between the points is displayed dynamically above the bottom panel as the point is dragged.
• The constraint remains active until toggled off through the CAD Cmd. Panel.
• Applicable to line objects and polyline segments.
• Constraint: Works only in top view (XY plane at Z = 0)

10.3.2 Angle Constraint

• Locks the angular orientation of a line or polyline segment relative to a reference axis.
• When enabled, the length of the line or segment can be modified while maintaining the fixed angle.
• The distance (segment length) is displayed dynamically above the Bottom Panel as the point is dragged.
• The constraint remains active until toggled off through the CAD Cmd. Panel.
• Applicable to line objects and polyline segments.
• Constraint: Works only in top view (XY plane at Z = 0)

10.4 Common Behavior

• Single-object editing: Only one object can be edited at a time in Guided Dialog mode, i.e., when the Guided Dialog is invoked after tapping the Edit icon.
• Grip points: Grip points remain active until all selected objects are deselected or the Side Panels are dismissed. Touching the screen outside the selected object does not deselect it. Each grip point can be dragged to reshape geometry interactively.
• Side Panels: Appear automatically when an object is selected and provide quick access to icons such as Copy, Delete, and to the Property Panel, which remain accessible during Grip-Point Manipulation.
• The Layers Panel and Snap Panel are also accessible during Grip-Point Manipulation.
• Property Panel updates: The Property Panel updates dynamically when a new object is selected. Property changes—such as Color, Line Style, and Line Weight—apply immediately and persist until modified again.

11.1 Snap Panel

The Snap Panel provides precise control for locating and aligning points while creating, editing, dimensioning, or measuring geometry. Snapping ensures that new points connect accurately to existing geometry without relying on visual estimation.

Available Snap Types

• Endpoint: Snaps to the nearest line or arc endpoint.
• Midpoint: Snaps to the midpoint of a line or arc.
• Center: Snaps to the center of a circle, arc, or ellipse.
• Node: Snaps to special points such as block origins, vertices, or snap points.
• Intersection: Snaps to the crossing of two objects.
• Perpendicular: Ensures a line or segment is drawn at a right angle to another.
• Nearest: Snaps to the nearest point along an object’s boundary.
• Apparent Intersection: Snaps to the projected intersection point of two non-coplanar or non-intersecting objects as they appear in the current view.
• Parallel: Aligns a new line or segment parallel to a selected reference.
• Start Point: Snaps to the first point or vertex of a line, arc, or polyline—useful for connecting new geometry directly from an existing starting position.
• Tangent:(Coming soon) Will allow snapping to a point where a new line or arc touches a circle or curved object exactly at its tangent.

Custom Snap Point

Use the Point icon in the Insert Panel to insert a custom reference point anywhere in the drawing. These points can be used later for measurement, insertion, or editing.

Tips

• Keep only essential snap types active to reduce visual clutter.
• Snap can be toggled On/Off from the Control Toolbar or the Bottom Panel.
• In 3D wireframe drawings, rotate the view if necessary to disambiguate snap targets across different planes.

11.2 Layers Panel

The Layers Panel organizes drawing objects by category, visibility, and editability. Using layers helps manage complex drawings efficiently.

Layer Controls

• Add / Delete Layers: Create or remove layers as needed.
• Rename: Change the name of a layer.
• By Layer: Specify color by layer. Coming soon: Specify Line Weight and Line Style By layer
• Visibility Toggle: Turn layer visibility on or off to isolate content.
• Lock / Unlock: Prevent or allow editing of specific layers.

Tips

• Keep dimensions, hatches, and construction lines on separate layers for clarity.
• Lock background or reference layers to avoid unintentional edits.
• Regularly check which layer is active before drawing new objects.

12.1 Overview

The file management tools in Gestureit® CAD allow you to save, organize, import, export, share, and print drawings efficiently. Files are stored locally on your Android device for secure and immediate access anytime.

12.2 File Operations

Gestureit® CAD supports opening, editing, and saving DWG and DXF files across all major AutoCAD® versions, from legacy formats (R12) through modern releases (including 2007, 2010, 2013, 2018, and newer).

• Edited DWG/DXF files retain their original file version.
• New DWG/DXF files are created in the latest supported format version.
• Version support is updated as part of annual engine updates.

Save

Updates the current file in its original location (local or cloud).

Save As

Creates a new copy of the current file under a new name. You may choose any destination location (local or cloud).

Backup

Creates a backup copy of the drawing. Backup and autosaved files are accessible from the Backup folder icon next to each file on the Home page.

Import

Import PDF, DWF, PNG, or JPEG files into the drawing. You may choose any destination location (local or cloud).

Export

Export the currently opened drawing to DWG, DXF, DWF, PDF, or PNG — regardless of the original file format. You may choose any destination location (local or cloud).

Share

Share via Android’s native options (email, WhatsApp, file managers, cloud apps, etc.)

Print

Print wirelessly (requires a local network such as Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot). To generate a print-ready PDF, use the Export option.

12.3 Tips

• Use Save As before applying significant edits to preserve earlier versions.
• Check the Backup folder regularly to manage autosaved versions.
• Larger drawings may take slightly longer to open or export, depending on device performance.

13.1 Guidance Messages

Overview

Guidance messages appear automatically at the top of the screen during drawing, editing, measuring, dimensioning, or CAD command operations. They provide short, context-specific instructions to guide each step of the process and help ensure precision and workflow continuity.

Behavior

• A new guidance message is displayed automatically when an operation begins.
• The message updates dynamically as the user progresses through each step (for example, from Start Point → End Point → Done).
• The message remains visible until the operation is completed or canceled, or replaced by a new operation selected from the bottom panel. Tapping the Accept icon also dismisses the message and automatically advances to the next operation.
• Messages are concise, action-focused, and always positioned at the top of the screen, above the Control Toolbar.

Examples

• “Touch or drag to specify line start point.”
• “Touch or drag to specify circle radius.”
• “Touch a corner within a polyline or between two lines.”
• “Select one or more objects.”

Tips

• Read the guidance message carefully before each step to avoid repeating actions.
• Guidance messages are always live — if you switch to another command operation, the message updates automatically.
• Guidance messages update automatically when switching tools or panels during an active workflow.

13.2 Tutorial (Hints)

Overview

The tutorial provides quick on-screen hints that explain what each icon or panel does. It helps users learn the interface without interrupting drawing or editing workflow.

Activation

• Tap the “?” icon at the top-right corner to display a brief explanation of how hints work.

• The message reads: “Need a hint? Long-press any icon to see what it does.” (There is no separate tutorial mode — hints are always available via long-press.)

How Hints Work

• Long-press any icon to display a hint describing the icon’s function.
• A translucent dim overlay appears to bring attention to the hint.
• Only one hint is shown at a time.
• Tap anywhere on the screen to dismiss a hint.
• After dismissal, long-press any other icon to view its hint.

Where Hints Are Available

Hints appear for:

• Top panel icons (Undo, Redo, Orbit, Zoom, Paste, Search, etc.)
• Bottom panel icons (Insert, View, Dimension, Snap, Measure, Layers)
• Side-panels (Edit, Properties, Copy, Cut, Delete, etc.)
• Insert panel icons
• View panel icons
• Dimension panel icons
• Measure panel icons
• CAD command icons (Move, Rotate, Trim, etc.)
• Pulldown menu options (Save, Save As, Backup, Import, Export, Share, Print)

Hints are not shown for:

• Settings, since its purpose is self-explanatory.
• Control Toolbar — shows a single hint when long-pressed, describing the toolbar’s purpose as a group.

Purpose

Hints provide a simple, unobtrusive way to discover features:

• No screen changes
• No separate mode to change
• No impact on the drawing

Users can explore Gestureit® CAD safely and learn each tool at their own pace through short, context-specific explanations that appear only when needed.

14.1 Overview

The Settings Panel provides access to drawing environment and device preferences that allow you to tailor Gestureit® CAD to your workflow. All settings are stored locally on the device and persist between sessions.

Adjusting these options lets you control autosave behavior, background appearance, the visibility of custom snap points, the visibility of on-screen distance and angle values while dragging grip points in GPM, drawing-unit display formats, and selection tolerance (for adjusting touch sensitivity). Access Settings through the Pulldown menu on the Top Panel.

14.2 Settings Options

14.3 Behavior and Notes

• Autosave files are stored locally and maintained according to the Autosave Count limit; the oldest versions are replaced automatically.
• Changing the Background Color or Apply Background Color for PDF option affects only display appearance when editing, not geometry or attributes data.
• Drawing Unit settings determine how distances, coordinates, and dimensions are displayed but do not alter stored geometry scale.

15.1 Licensing Overview

Gestureit® CAD uses a subscription-based model on Google Play that provides full access across all Android devices linked to the same Google account. Subscriptions unlock all premium features, cloud access, and multi-device access.

15.2 Subscription Options

Gestureit® CAD offers subscription options through Google Play:

• Monthly and annual subscription plans (pricing shown before purchase and may vary by region)
• A free trial with access to all premium features
• Subscriptions are managed through your Google Play account settings

Pricing Notice:

Subscription pricing may change in the future. Current subscribers keep their existing price while their subscription remains active.

15.3 Included in the Subscription

Your active subscription includes:

• All core CAD drawing and editing tools (Insert, Edit, Measure, Dimension, etc.)
• Cloud access for storing and retrieving drawings via supported cloud storage providers
• Multi-device access across all Android devices associated with the same Google account
• Full offline drawing and editing functionality
• Free updates through Google Play
• Access to new features and enhancements

15.4 Canceling or Restoring Subscription

• You can cancel anytime via Google Play → Payments & Subscriptions
• Existing drawings remain on your device after cancellation
• Full access is automatically restored if the subscription is reactivated

15.5 Free Limited Version

The free version includes:

• Viewing and measuring
• Limited editing
• Ads

Limitations:

• Requires an active internet connection
• Edited drawings cannot be saved, copied, or exported

Temporary Full Access via Ads:

• Users may unlock ad-free full access for 1 hour by watching a short set of ads
• During this time, all premium features are enabled, including saving and exporting
• This option is intended for evaluation and occasional use

15.6 Future Enhancements

Gestureit® CAD is actively developed, with ongoing updates focused on improving productivity, expanding editing workflows, and refining the mobile CAD experience.

Areas of ongoing enhancement may include:

• Expanded gesture-based editing workflows
• Enhanced 3D wireframe editing capabilities
• Additional professional utilities and workflow optimizations

New features and enhancements are introduced through regular Google Play updates and are included with an active subscription. Feature availability may evolve based on platform capabilities and user feedback.

15.7 Updates & Support

Updates are delivered automatically through Google Play. Users must install the latest version when a forced update is issued to ensure compatibility and performance. For troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our FAQ page at www.gestureit.com/faq or contact support@gestureit.com

15.8 Legal

Gestureit, LLC reserves the right to improve or modify the app features over time. All updates remain free for licensed users. Gestureit® is a registered trademark of Gestureit, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Patent Notice

Gestureit® CAD incorporates gesture-based technologies for automatic modification of object geometry in response to user input. These technologies are protected by patents worldwide, including but not limited to:

• U.S. Patent No. 12,517,649, in force through October 20, 2039
• U.S. Patent No. 11,442,619, in force through June 09, 2039
• U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2025/0348210 A1 “Automatic Geometry Change of Graphic Objects in Response to User Indication;”
• Indian Patent No. 553630, in force through September 16, 2038
• Chinese Patent No. CN111492338B, in force through September 16, 2038

Additional patents have issued, and other patents in the U.S. and in other jurisdictions are pending. For an overview of patents related to this technology, please visit: https://gestureit.com/patents