Drawing Exercises

What do you call the compass-like tool you can use to trace image from an original picture to a drawing paper?

It's a three-part ruler that has a point on one end which is used to trace an image and a pencil holder on the other end to draw the image. It's a three-part ruler that has a point on one end which is used to trace an image and a pencil holder on the other end to draw the image. Compass and protractor are used to measure arcs and angles. The tool I was asking about is used in image sketching. It's like tranferring an image into a drawing paper. Yes, indeed. It's a "pantograph". Thanks bo_(whatever). You made my day. I just can't choose your answer as best since I still have to wait for 4 hours. But then again I appreciate your help. Does anybody know where I can buy it in the Philippines, particularly around Manila. Does National Bookstore carry that?

Public Comments

1. I think its called a compass I call it a protractor though.
2. protractor is what ur talking about
3. It is called a comps. you can get it any office supply store. If you need to copy an image from one page to another try tracing paper it can be found at any art supply store along with your compas. It is in the architect section.
4. you mean like an enlarger trace and copy tool? maybe a pantograph, http://www.daube.ch/docu/glossary/drawingtools.html ..