new-sketch

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

Digitize ribbon >> Edit Modes >> Auto Node.
Using the command line, enter "new-sketch"
Display the Find Command screen, locate new-sketch and click Run.

Command Overview

Digitize new string data in sketch mode, where nodes are added automatically, based on cursor/stylus/finger movement. This behaviour is enforced regardless of the current Auto Node switch settings.

A sketch is drawn as a strings data type, using the current strings object formatting. If no strings object exists, one is created.

This command supports undo and redo functions.

Note: This command does not support right-click (or equivalent) snapping but does honour the current Auto Snap setting.

Activity steps:

Run the command.
Start sketching in any 3D view. Cursor/finger/stylus movement will create a free-form sketch line.
Click Done to complete the sketching operation or just double-click (left or right) to finish (see below).

Tip: Whilst digitizing, you can complete the digitizing operation by double-clicking or double-tapping the final string vertex position. You can also complete the digitizing operation by closing the string.