Procreate vs. Morpholio Trace - Which is better for architects and interior designers?

[@HenryGao]

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[@sympadm3742]

Hi. What pen are you using? It doesnt seem like an apple pencil

[@DiggerJensen]

@@sympadm3742 Its an apple pencil with a cover on it.

[@HenryGao]

@@sympadm3742 It's 2nd Gen Apple Pencil, only with a sleeve on it. The company is called Elago and you can find it on Amazon for about $10 USD.

[@daltonbaker8482]

Henry, this is a truly world class video. I am a general contractor in Florida, and I really need to be able to red line architectural renderings. I have subscribed to your channel, and I am grateful for you.

[@HenryGao]

You are very welcome Dalton!

[@AnnaJensen-be7ns]

This was just the info that I was needing! I can see that I'll end up using both just as you have. Morpholio will be a very helpful tool in floor plan concepts and construction administration, love that it can be to scale...but when it comes to renderings for clients and Design Review Boards I can see that I'll need the better brushes and the opacity/transparency/blending of Procreate. Thank you for this!

[@HenryGao]

Sounds like you watched the entire video all the way through!

[@inaracoelho8663]

really helpful video I'm starting my career as architect and was super curious about buy a ipad, now I'm truly convinced I'll probably use both thanks for the advices and tips ~ fan from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@HenryGao]

Inara - you won’t regret it

[@4ever844]

I am use it both. Preliminary and the end of project I use procreate. For technical drawing I use the morpholio trace

[@HenryGao]

Similar workflow!

[@jonasda6316]

what Ipad are you using in this video?

[@bpm124]

Thank you for gathering and explaining these key features. I’m looking forward to trying out both.

[@HenryGao]

You are welcome!

[@seo2690]

Hi, tnk's for your experience. I need an ipad but i don't know if Is better ipad pro 11" or 13". Which one do you recommend for architecture and interior design projects?

[@manologarcia20]

You are a star Henry! I wish I could draw like you do! Loving your style, keep going buddy! 🥰😇

[@HenryGao]

wow, thanks Manolo! Appreciate your nice words :-) Will do.

[@rickybobby8879]

I'm just trying to draw scale floorplans. I currently measure and sketch by hand but I'm looking for something to make basic drawings cleaner and more professional.

[@brucewayne7422]

This was such a helpful video as I have both apps, thank you for investing the time to explain your preferences 🙏🏿

[@HenryGao]

You are welcome Bruce!

[@boulderbite]

... and here I've been using Autodesk Sketchbook this entire time. As soon as it is applicable, definitely going to be using these two Apps more.

[@gabrielpena8859]

Great video! Would love an in depth video on morpholio trace thanks! Btw mind sharing some tips on getting around the short comings of each app?

[@HenryGao]

More in the future

[@pcatful]

Big problem I have with Morpholio is you can't bring in pdf's easily to a project you have to create separate projects for each pdf. Go in and copy that layer, then go back to your project and paste it in. then YOU CAN'T DELETE THE WHITE BACKGROUND OF thePDF! like you can in Procreate. So you can't overlay the perfectly good vector drawings you already have in Morpholio.

[@HenryGao]

Yes, it’s a small inconvenience.

[@auquieralexandre7102]

Hello Henry, thank you for your video and your very clear explanations, I don't speak English well (I'm French), but I think I understood almost everything :) :):) I saw in your video at minute 2:31 that you use a table to support your IPAD, could you give me the brand, because I am very interested? Thanks and have a nice day, alexandre

[@HenryGao]

It’s called Sketch Board Pro, not sure if they ship to EU. Quite expensive here in the US.

[@jldymy]

I am starting woodworking and would like to design my own furniture, but starting from small stuff. May I ask which app do you recommend? Thanks in advance!

[@ElizandradePaula]

Thank you very much for the video, it was great to understand both apps.

[@HenryGao]

You are welcome Liz

[@user-xc4eh4kp9n]

Mr. Gao, excellent presentation. On M trace, how do you change the background to be a yellow like "trace paper" image as a default setting?

[@HenryGao]

Click on the three little dot on the layers menu.

[@mariacarolina2237]

Hi Henry, thanks a lot for your video. A question..Morpholio only works por Ipads no? I cant find a version to use in android. Do you know if it has an android version? Thanks!

[@HenryGao]

Unfortunately not

[@anamariaabad6991]

Do you know if trace morpholio accept the new function of hovering with Apple Pencil in the new iPad m2 chip?

[@NirreFirre]

A year later, it seems Morpholio Trace has added most, if not all of your missing features. HSL color, basic pencil/pen customization and the normal blending modes (that I use, but I am an engineer so it met not be enough for designers) etc. Good to see the developer continue to support the tool. $20 per year is cheap in my book. Coming from Adobe's pricing..

[@HenryGao]

$20 is cheap in my book as well, especially compared to other industry software (Adobe, Autodesk, Bluebeam, etc)

[@andymorgan7640]

Hi Henry good video and review of both apps! I use both and love them both equally for many of the features you mentioned I specialise in storyboards and production art, however I also use trace for home diy projects with Sketchup now on iPad I feel I don’t need a laptop/computer at all!!

[@JagdishSahubetheone]

can we use sketchup on ipad

[@omarh8563]

Hi, I’m playing around with both apps but I find Trace more useful as a architectural designer. But the issue I have is pixelated lines in some of my projects, would love some help from you in fixing this. Am I inserting the PDF’s wrong, it’s it the sheet sizes… would appreciate some feedback. Manny thanks in advance 😊

[@HenryGao]

Can you clarify what you mean by having pixelated lines? If your sketch look pixelated, create a layer that's more zoomed in.

[@omarh8563]

@@HenryGao Hmmm, how can I send you a screenshot. It’s hard to explain as I’m just learning this app and finding my way around with the help from videos you post.

[@morpholio]

@@omarh8563 Hey Omar - cool to hear that you're enjoying Trace! Feel free to reach out to us through morpholioapps.com/support so we can help with your challenge too!

[@damiolek]

Thanks for the explanation! Very helpful.

[@HenryGao]

Glad it was helpful Damian!

[@HieuPhan-bt9ph]

Very informative. Seems like Morpholiob is the way to go for an architect.Thank you

[@HenryGao]

Definitely for some things! You are welcome

[@HieuPhan-bt9ph]

I wonder what pencil that you use in the video? Thanks

[@Vizible21]

@@HieuPhan-bt9ph Apple pencil of course?

[@HenryGao]

@@Vizible21 Yep!

[@Dworld12]

Hello Henry! First of all, congrats for your channel, you've won a suscriber! I do love the passion and professionalism you have. I'm an architect and I was looking for a tablet. Finally, I've dicided to buy an iPad Pro. The question is the size....11' or 12.9'? Which size is better for my work as an architect? Thanks in advance!

[@HenryGao]

They both are a great fit. It comes down to personal preference. I have 12.9 as it gives me more real estate to draw and illustrate.

[@viktorias.4643]

Really helpful, thank you!

[@edwardsager7605]

With your Procreate toolkit, your website says, "Instant Download" but then I have to sign up for your newsletter, then I have to decide if I want other newsletters, and then I have to sign up and then watch a video which I cannot speed up. Where can I find the instant downloads?

[@HenryGao]

Hi Edward, my tool kit should be sent to you instantly via email. Sometimes it’s easy to miss because it goes into the spam folder so it’s best to check in there first.

[@nhendrickson123]

Hello Henry. Can you please share the link to the ipad your using?

[@HenryGao]

This model is discontinued but here's Amazon link for a refurbished unit: amzn.to/3SCPznm

[@valeriedemartin2673]

can you take notes in each room, for trim needs in every room?

[@HenryGao]

Annotation is possible and definitely easier using Morpholio Trace.

[@mearkitek3773]

Do you use or recommend a screen cover like PaperLike, etc?

[@HenryGao]

See my review on Paperlike

[@krypt2k25]

I don’t know I just like concepts app more then morpholio in actual drawing with measurement component it’s just far better it just doesn’t have the best bells and whistles like ar or map integrated but I feel it’s still faster to work with as I have tried both of them and finally bought concepts app and procreate both fit very well .

[@HenryGao]

concept definitely for non-Apple users!

[@lcurv83]

Thank you Henry

[@charliesaigon]

I love Morpholio Trace. But have not been able to find a way to save my brush settings for re-use as saved or favorites. This is a deal breaker for me. Please tell me there is a way.

[@HenryGao]

You are right, there isn’t! Procreate has this ability.

[@fredericodeazevedo]

Great video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@narsilea8091]

Thanks for the information! I want to ask if there is anything similar to morpholio trace but for an android device, thanks in advance!

[@HenryGao]

Look into concept!

[@narsilea8091]

@@HenryGao thank you Henry! I appreciate your time to answer

[@AMC_-ng2qx]

Great video and explanation Thanks. May I ask how do these compare to Autedesk Sketchbook? I'm looking to buy a drawing tablet but I am more efficient and comfortable using windows.

[@HenryGao]

Sorry I don't have that comparison for you.

[@auquieralexandre7102]

Hello Henry, thanks for the reference, I have found it :):):)

[@AhmedElewa-io7jq]

Very informative! Thanks!! By the way, does morpholio trace has a layer number's limitation due to the Ipad's RAM like procreate or not? (for older Ipad models like Ipad 9th Gen and so)

[@HenryGao]

I’m not sure, but it’s not limited as much by the memory compared to procreate

[@DilipKumar-ht4zt]

Very helpful.. Thank you

[@Ayiiishaa876]

Love your content!

[@HenryGao]

Thank you!

[@JCSanjuan-up1vr]

this video is very helpful for me, I'm a fashion designer and graphic designer but very soon I will go online schooling for interior design. I will watch more videos in this channel! this channel is very helpful! I have 1 question, I installed morpholio trace on my iPad and I choose interior design can I change it to other options like industrial design for furniture designing? thanks hope you can response to my question.

[@HenryGao]

Thanks! Doesn't make a difference and you can switch back later.

[@ArtScienceWonder]

Can you get the area of other shapes like circles and curved shapes?

[@HenryGao]

Yes

[@ilvxor]

What do you think about CONCEPTS app? Would it be a nice option??

[@HenryGao]

I recommend it to folks who don’t have an iPad. It has its own limitations.

[@izoyt]

i think better long term review would be concepts vs trace, if we talk architecture/landscape and interier design. procreate is more general drawing app.

[@elinadiaz6595]

Do you have the free templates for Morpholio Trace as well? Please advise. Thank you!

[@HenryGao]

Sorry I don't

[@miguelbuna7019]

Which ipad is good for morpholio? Is ipad mini okay?

[@HenryGao]

iPad mini is too small for drawing in my opinion

[@powjohn8587]

First from the Philippines!

[@HenryGao]

Thanks for watching!

[@bethanymettam3779]

Hi Henry, I'm a Masters Architecture student and I'm considering buying an ipad so I can use morpholio for design studio work. What iPad specs do you recommend to use morpholio effecitvely and draw in good quality on A2 size drawings? Many thanks :)

[@HenryGao]

Current Generation iPad Air or above (iPad Pro 11" or 12.9") will handle what you are looking for sufficiently.

[@comleyvanbrusseldesignmana4701]

How about Morpholio vs @Bluebeam Revu for iPad?

[@HenryGao]

Not a fair comparison. Bluebeam is no longer support for iPad.

[@TheKevphil]

Great review! For its Vector Layers, *Clip Studio Paint* might be worth looking at, especially as any line or paint stroke can become a vector path. Also, its feature to erase past intersecting vector lines can be a good way to clean up drawings. In addition, it has perspective grids, watercolor & airbrushes, some of the same things as in Procreate, but all with a lot of features unique to the app. It is made for the iPad Pro, Mac and Windows, as well as Android. Now, *Morpholio Trace* (and especially its Scaling Ruler) is _utterly_ unique!

[@HenryGao]

Thanks for the recommendations Kevin!

[@JayGamzTV]

this application are free ? where can i download this application?

[@HenryGao]

It's $20/year on the Apple App store.

[@chitpaul]

How about Concepts or SketchUp as they are far easier to draw to scale with. I use SketchUp for a fast line drawing layout then send to Morpholio trace. I like the pen thicknesses and scaling in MT a great option. The fact you can import a drawing and scale it.. so elevation drawings in trace are faster. Morpholio Trace for me.

[@HenryGao]

Concept is a viable alternative for non-ios users. Personally, Procreate and Morpholio meet 100% of my needs so there's little reason for me to look else where.

[@-_AjB_-]

How to annotate drawings in procreate?

[@HenryGao]

It's possible, you can use the import PDF feature inside Procreate.

[@davinrsmith]

Do either support vector linework? thanks

[@HenryGao]

Not at this moment. But Concepts does.

[@niharikaperera4327]

Great content!

[@HenryGao]

thanks Niharika!

[@ghettohamburglar8847]

Whats the best app for just tracing images

[@HenryGao]

Either one will do. If it's just tracing, I'd go with Procreate.

[@salimsolutions-9057]

Hi, which pencil do you using?

[@HenryGao]

2nd Gen Apple Pencil

I'm trying to use both applications. Used Trace for a year and Procreate for a few months. In my opinion, the limits of Trace lie in the impossibility of importing files in multilevel psd format or alternatively adapting the imported image to the table. By creating the different floors of a building on a fixed format and maintaining the position, you then have to scale and align manually to have a collimation that will never be precise. There is no direct relationship between stencil and scale of representation, we always resort to tricks that generate approximation. The quality of the very thin lines is very poor indeed. The flaw of Procreate lies in the scarcity of manuals, you have to dedicate a lot of time to self-instruct yourself through intuitions and attempts and in the impossibility of scaling (a defect that can be circumvented with some tricks). For the rest it seems to me that Procreate is more precise and with better graphic quality. The absence of stencils is overcome by the creation of customized brushes with some shortcomings in understanding how to align brush size and representation scale.

[@HenryGao]

Yep, those are some of the shortcomings that the Morpholio Trace team is currently working on. You will be excited to see many new features this 2024 Fall.

[@raycarter4030]

screech to a halt at 2.32!!! What is that ipad holder. I nearly dropped my ipad in jealous astonishment.

[@HenryGao]

It’s called Sketchboard Pro

[@tomstopper5281]

The comparison should have been done on two parameters. Drawing plans, elevations, perspective and visualization/sketching/ rendering. Then the advantages and disadvantages would have been more clear.

[@HenryGao]

Excellent tip! Part two in the future.

[@kiileetsoku2397]

Thank you

[@HenryGao]

You're welcome

[@nnamdiakubuiro]

....concepts app. i can confidently say it is the best app for Architects

[@blackrose7733]

Which Ipad do you use ?

[@HenryGao]

iPad Pro 12.9” inch 2019 model.

[@mauriciovalenzuela4081]

Thanks for the video! I love procreate. One thing that I identified before is that Morpholio resolution it´s not as good as procreate drawing. It feels pixelated, and the other thing is the brushes, how open procreate is, and that ability to add new brushes is perfect.

[@HenryGao]

Try updating to the latest app because I don't experience this problem myself. The pixelation could be solved by creating a a trace layer zoomed in to your drawing, not for the entire paper size.

[@design168able]

Hi Archt. Henry Gao, I got good the idea what I should go for. As an Interior Architect I prefer to use Procreate. Appreciate if you can share all helpful tips, drawing sheets-metric, etc Thank you in advance, for your understanding and support. Prof. Rohan De Silva

[@HenryGao]

You can find everything you need in my videos.

[@linamaria7181]

Can you transform a 2d drawing to 3D ?

[@HenryGao]

I don’t understand

[@jayo9042]

能给个中文字幕吗？

[@anasfirdaus2281]

Thank you so much, earn a subs

[@mattnormevans]

the answer is Concepts app (for iPad)

[@cekuhnen]

I actually think Concepts App is much better for architecture work than procrete or morfolio.

[@HenryGao]

There’s good and bad to each app, nothing is perfect.

[@cekuhnen]

@@HenryGao That is very true - Concepts can to paint like a pixel app. That is really the down side. For exploring design variations however, it beats them.

[@ubikii5926]

The best apps remain Blender and D5