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Using the Arrow Keys For Accuracy Using the mouse can be fun and fast, but it doesn't lend itself to precision drawing accuracy. The Numberpad keys on your keyboard can be set to move the cursor a specified distance each time they are pressed. (See help for "Speed") The separate arrow keys always move the cursor the minimum distance possible at the current drawing size. To accurately draw a wall at right angles to the one shown below, position the cursor near the end of the wall. To position the cursor accurately, use the arrow keys in the number pad to move a user defined distance on each press. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to move one pixel at a time. When the cursor is correctly positioned, press Enter to begin drawing. Horz, Vert, Length, and Angle as shown above in the odometers at the left end of the Status bar are reset to zero. Press the up-arrow key in the number pad repeatedly. Track the distance moved by watching the odometers at the left end of the Status bar. Vert: 6' 0" (in red letters) indicates the wall thus far is 6 feet long. To continue drawing to 6' 4" use the up-arrow key on the keyboard. When the length is correct, press Enter to end drawing. More Info The distance moved when the arrow keys in the number pad are used, can be adjusted with Plus and Minus. To draw at a 45 degree angle, use the 1, 3, 7, or 9 keys.