Understanding basic gestures
Basic gestures are the ones you will be using most frequently to perform simple fundamental actions. It is crucial to learn these at the earliest stages of using the software for a smooth experience. We will explore these gestures one by one in the following sections.
Pinch
The pinch is an extremely useful gesture. It helps to zoom, rotate, and reposition your canvas. The following are the types of pinch gestures:
- Pinch to zoom: You might already be familiar with this function. With two fingers, pinch out to zoom into your canvas:
Figure 6.1: Pinch out to zoom in
Similarly, you can pinch in to zoom out as shown in the following screenshot:
Figure 6.2: Pinch in to zoom out
- Pinch and twist to rotate: You can pinch your canvas and twist your hand in any direction to rotate the canvas in that direction.
- Quick pinch: Pinch your canvas briefly in a quick motion to resize it to fit the...
