Sketchpad function?

Could Brilliant employ an onscreen sketchpad that can draw on the problem (not permanently) to help show work and stuff like that? I was just working on a couple of geometry problems, and I realized that an immensely powerful tool would be a sketchpad widget/function thing! One of the best ways to solve geometry problems, and any type of problems for that matter, is to mark up the diagram and the problem. Another creative idea would be a built in Geometer's Sketchpad for Brilliant for problem-writers. It would be yet another factor to set Brilliant apart from all other online math websites. Tell me what you guys think! :D

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I endorse this.

Kinda of like the sketchpad that can be found on Khan Academy, right?

Daniel Liu - 7 years, 2 months ago

Exactly like that! Especially the line-striaghtening feature! :D

Finn Hulse - 7 years, 2 months ago

I would like this.

Sharky Kesa - 7 years, 2 months ago

yaa.... It could also be there on the problem creating part so that we need not insert paint files.... saves a lot of time- specially the time for searching the paper and pen!

Shreya R - 7 years, 2 months ago

I myself use a type of math typesetting called Asymptote Vector Graphics Language. However, it is like learning a whole new CS language, so do it only if you're up to it!

Daniel Liu - 7 years, 2 months ago

@Daniel Liu – oh..okk. I'll check it out.

Shreya R - 7 years, 2 months ago

I think a standardized math sketchpad would a great thing for Brilliant to have. Some of the hardest geometry problems I've seen here were actually drawn on ruled paper with a pencil and a picture of it uploaded. I end up having to do a lot of squinting.

Michael Mendrin - 7 years, 2 months ago

Yeah, but I'm talking about for problem-solvers, not just writers. Of course, that would be another aspect/advantage. :D

Finn Hulse - 7 years, 2 months ago

Great idea Finn Hulse this would be brilliant!

Ashtik Mahapatra - 7 years, 2 months ago

Please

Sandy Vanderbleek - 1 year, 4 months ago

thanks

Rajesh Kumar - 1 week, 3 days ago

Math	Appears as
Remember to wrap math in `\(` ... `\)` or `\[` ... `\]` to ensure proper formatting.
`2 \times 3`	$2 \times 3$
`2^{34}`	$2^{34}$
`a_{i-1}`	$a_{i-1}$
`\frac{2}{3}`	$\frac{2}{3}$
`\sqrt{2}`	$\sqrt{2}$
`\sum_{i=1}^3`	$\sum_{i=1}^3$
`\sin \theta`	$\sin \theta$
`\boxed{123}`	$\boxed{123}$