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I eventually did 18 courses to qualify for a Landscape Design Diploma from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph at the same time as I was teaching elementary school in British Columbia. I have designed gardens of all sizes for people since I was in my early teens. Wow! You're wonderful! Thank you for the offer. What kind of learning curve is required to design and create working plans On HDP to submit to planning departments? The more Abilities the program delivers the longer the Learning Curve and the higher the Price. After checking on several programs, so far it seems there are three factors to consider: Ability, learning curve and price.

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I especially like the details on doors, windows etc and the ability to create a materials list as you go. For me, creating a box was easy, adding complexities takes time and lots of patience. Inserting custom multi-pane windows took days and nearly drove me crazy. But once walls are connected and say you have a bump out made with 45 degree walls where corners would be, and then need to change dimensions - I had problems. Because you extrude walls and subtract from them initially it's very easy. Also took days to put two opposing shed roofs separated by a clearstory on walls. Recently I got Sketch Up and for me, find it awkward adding or subtracting items. I'd still use it but it's outdated and I've lost some of the software. I designed a few remodeling projects and a nice home with it and everyone was happy with the outcome.

i got pretty good at it and could whip out the simpler shop drawings quickly. Later, was a steel detailer using Auto-Cad 12.

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1.8 GB free hard-disk space (Min.Years back I was a draftsman working with pen and ink on E sized paper.

Microsoft® Windows® 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or XP Select from a variety of pipes and sprinkler heads that meet your irrigation needs. View photos, descriptions, and the botanical features of each species.Ĭustom Irrigation Systems to keep your yard healthy and beautiful. Plant Encyclopedia – Contains 4,600 plants for researching and planning the perfect garden. Mold the size, shape, and slope to your specifications.

Create gardens, pathways, fences, gates, railings, ponds and streamsĪdvanced Terrain Features – Identify the unique contours and elevations of your yard, add hills, terraces, and other topographical elements.

Design a garden that will thrive in certain climate and soil conditions.

Add decks, patios, pools, spas, furniture, grills and fountains.

Site Planning & Estimating Feature – Automatically track estimated and actual costs of materials and labor. Instantly Generate Blueprints – Create blueprints when you scan, sketch, or import a picture of your dream home, interior space, or landscape.Ģ0,000 Brand-Name Product Catalog – Furnish virtual spaces with various appliances and see how they will look in your home before purchase. Mix and match colors, patterns, textures, roofs, siding, and trim for accurate simulations.Ĭomplete Kitchen & Bath Remodeling – Experiment with countertops, appliances, shower/tub systems, fixtures and cabinetry to find the perfect combination.

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Paint Palette, plus Smart Color Coordinator™ – Plan and visualize before you paint. Experiment with interior color schemes and furniture arrangements.ģD Decorations and Furnishings – Decorate and arrange furniture and view layout from any angle including aerial and fly-through a 3D-rendering of design.Ĭustom Windows, Doors, Floors, Carpets and Roofs – Select colors, patterns, shades, valances, panels and textural treatments.

Share Designs via E-mail – Send plans to friends and family.ĭesign and Decorate virtual rooms with paint, textures, fabrics, wallpaper, and flooring. Import Digital Images of Furniture & Textures – Import digital images to see how your favorite couch or chair will look in your new living room.Ģ,500+ Showcase Homes & Landscapes for Ideas & Inspiration – Comprehensive collection of 2,500 photos of award-winning designer homes, view landscapes, decks, pools, exteriors and interiors. Import Your Own Plan or Browse 14,000 Samples – Scan and trace a sketch of your dream home or garden, import a picture of any floor plan and color-code floor plans. īlack & Decker How-To-Video Library provides tips and advice for designing and building.Includes eco-friendly design tips & videos Step-by-step Guides and Video Tutorials walk you through each step, and the simple interface makes navigating through design options easy. TOTAL 3D™ Home, Landscape & Deck allows you to draw rooms, select flooring and cabinetry, and choose color palettes and furnishings.ĭrag-and-drop Smart RoomBlocks™ and Smart YardBlocks™, create complex rooms, decks, pools - even angled rooms and walkways.

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