TikZ Path Picker

Build a path with the keyboard on a triangularized grid and get TikZ output that merges repeated directions into compact segments.

Controling the path

Use arrow keys or W A X D to go N, W, S, E. Use Q E Z C or numpad 7 9 1 3 for diagonals.

Q / 7NW
W / ↑ / 8N
E / 9NE
A / ← / 4W
• / 5Origin
D / → / 6E
Z / 1SW
X / ↓ / 2S
C / 3SE

Zoom View

x 0
y 0

Move the preview window. The path data and TikZ coordinates are unaffected.

Theme

Seasonal baxkgrounds!

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Current position on the grid

Total Steps 0
Segments 0
Keyboard capture is active here. Click the canvas if it stops responding.
Ready. Start pressing keys to build a path. Square preview centered on the working area.

Step History

Grid Proportion

Change the proportion of the grid geometry.

Start Point

Only affects the generated \draw start coordinate.

TikZ Output

Command Form