redraw

Redraw is the act of drawing again or anew. The term can refer to producing a new version of an image or diagram, or to the process of rendering visuals anew in a digital display. It is formed from the prefix re- meaning again, combined with draw.

In traditional art and illustration, redraw often means recreating a sketch or painting to refine lines, adjust proportions, or transfer a design to a different medium. Artists may redraw a figure from memory or by tracing, and they may create multiple iterations before arriving at a final version.

In digital imaging and computer graphics, redraw commonly describes re-rendering a scene or image. This can occur when a user edits a graphic and the software must redraw the affected area, or when a window on a screen is uncovered and must be repainted. In graphical user interfaces, redraw events update the display to reflect changes in state, layout, or content. Efficient redraws are important for performance, especially in animation and interactive applications.

Redraw is also used in mapmaking and design contexts to describe the act of revising and redrawing elements such as diagrams, charts, or geographic boundaries. While related terms include redraw and refresh or repaint, redraw emphasizes creating a new drawing rather than merely updating a portion of an existing one.

See also: redraw (computing), repaint, refresh, re-drawing, redistricting.