# Feature Request: "Tap-Drag-Release" Polyline Gesture Support for Apple Pencil

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tap-drag-release-polyline-gesture-support-for-apple-pencil/41131>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [June 29, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tap-drag-release-polyline-gesture-support-for-apple-pencil/41131 "2026-06-29T12:59:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![rob\_leatham](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/rob_leatham/32/36028_2.png) [@rob\_leatham](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rob_leatham)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-tap-drag-release-polyline-gesture-support-for-apple-pencil/41131/1 "2026-06-29T12:59:22Z")

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**The problem that this feature will solve:**

Currently, drawing continuous lines with the Apple Pencil requires keeping the pencil tip on the glass or constantly re-selecting the previous vertex after lifting the pencil.

I would like to request a dedicated Polyline tool or interaction mode tailored for iPad users that functions via a “tap-drag-release” workflow:

1. Tap a point on the grid with the Apple Pencil to establish the initial start point.
2. Tap and drag away to see a live preview of the line segment, then release the pencil to lock in the 2nd vertex.
3. Immediately tap and drag from that new vertex to set a 3rd and 4th point without breaking the active tool chain.
4. Tap a “Done” button or double-tap the canvas to exit.

**What can’t you achieve without this feature?**

_currently Drawing polylines are awkward and not natural. Much faster and intuitive to tap pencil to set first point (snapping) then tap-drag to set 2nd point, release tap-drag 3rd point, etc click done or double tap or escape to ens sequence. Should be able to group segments together for moving ( groups of sketch entities in a sketch)_

This would drastically improve precision sketching on the iPad, preventing accidental shape inferences when lifting the pencil.