Network Sketchbook

Network Sketchbook is a simple and easy-to-use utility that comes in handy for those who want to create and share their creations live by establishing a TCP/IP connection.

Once the application it's downloaded, all you have to do is unzip the files to a safe location on the disk and directly run the program without prior installation. Due to its portability, it can be carried on a USB flash drive and started from any computer. Plus, it doesn't generate registry entries and takes up little space on the drive. It's wrapped in a basic interface with a small toolbar and a gridded editor.

To establish a connection, you just have to enter the correct local host address and start creating. You can only paint with a pen, whose size and color can be customized from the toolbar. The app doesn't offer the choice to draw with the standard brush or spray function nor fill in with a solid color the created elements.

You have the option to insert several geometrical shapes, such as rectangles and circles, as well as add custom text, which, sadly, can't be personalized with a specific font type, size or color. Plus, the entered words can't me moved to the desired location or made bigger. If you want particular items to stay in place, you can lock their position. Once you finish the design, it can be exported as an image (BMP, PBM, PGM, PNG, XPM).

Taking everything into account, Network Sketchbook is a straightforward program designed to offer a simple method to draw sketches and also insert geometrical shapes. You can establish a TCP connection to share your creations live with friends. Since there is no setup involved, the app doesn't tie itself to the system and can be carried with you anywhere.