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Create a ready-to-build landscape and garden plan that complements your home's terrain
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Easy-to-use interface provides you with the tools to plan, visualize and execute your design ideas
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Use the plant library to explore over 2,300 different kinds of plant options
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Use the Deck Tool to create a deck or patio perfect for your home and outdoor life style
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View the growth pattern of your landscape over a period of time
Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com 3D Home Architect Landscape Design Deluxe Version 9 is the ultimate easy-to-use landscape design solution that incorporates the latest design techniques and technologies to ensure your dream yard becomes a reality.
Visualize any landscaping project before you get started.
Use the deck tool to create the perfect deck or patio.
Control sun angle and shadows for the ultimate in visualization.
Create Your Outdoor Oasis Create a ready-to-build landscape and garden plan that complements your home's terrain. With the Landscape Design Deluxe, the process of designing a completely new outdoor oasis or simply adding a deck to your backyard will be an enjoyable experience. A new easy-to-use interface provides you with the tools to plan, visualize and execute your design ideas.
Program Features & Functions
Create framed deck plans with the Deck Tool.
Use terrain modeling tools to create natural slopes and grades
View your plans onscreen in lifelike detail with 3DTrueView
Boost your gardening expertise on growth zones, sun exposure, and more with the plant encyclopedia
This DVD based solution is powered by Punch! Software and is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. 3D Home Architect Landscape Designer Version 9 is packed with powerful design capabilities to bring your landscaping goals within reach. Let this powerful tool help you create the perfect landscape!
Your landscape designs will be true to form with topographical options such as:
Fencing
Ground Fill
Edging
Retaining Walls
Pathways
Gates
Plant Library Use the plant library to explore over 2,300 different kinds of plant options.
Custom Outdoor Features Design your outdoor space with every luxury in mind.
Pond
Pool
Spa
Waterfall
Outdoor Grill
Greenhouse
Fire Pit
Patio Furniture
Decks & Patios Use the Deck Tool to create a deck or patio perfect for your home and outdoor life style.
Plant Growth Projection Tool Experiment and preview different plant options until you achieve your ideal combination. View the growth pattern of your landscape over a period of time.
Product Description 3D HOME ARCHITECT LANDSCAPE DESIGN EN/FR
good for my backyardApril 7, 2010 T older cad layout planner for your backyard. I used this to make my backyard and move things around to see how I can get more room out of the backyard and it worked. I would suggest this for those who are not computer savvy since its super easy to use and you can do many tings with it. It also has a feature where you can make a list of items you need and the price you make it (i like shopping online at lowes or a garden center for the prices to punch in) this makes it more realistic in pricing.
Painfully Slow even in 2D mode running plenty of memory on PCJune 11, 2007 Nana V 14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I had an older Version 2.1 of 3D Home Architect from 1997 and liked it but since we're looking at purchasing a home to fix up, we thought it would be nice to have the updated version. Although the layout it produces is nice, it's painfully slow even with plenty of memory and space on a fairly new computer and with a 3D graphics card installed. In 2D mode (black/white line drawings for layout) which should be faster than 3D, 90% of all entry clicks take 10+ seconds before the hour-glass wait goes away and you're able to do the next task. Building walls isn't too slow but inserting furniture, changing colors/materials is very slow. It does have an extensive selection of 3D items sorted by location that includes outdoor items, plants, decking, etc.
My main problem is the wait between each little click. Rendering the 3D version takes 10-15 minutes and the program does crash (on my PC) if you decide to switch to internet while building the 3D look so you have to just get up and leave it to finish while on that screen. I've turned off the sunlight, made the lighting lower, removed "cast shadow" on as much as I can per the PDF guide that says this will speed up the process, but I'm having trouble believing it can be much slower even after tweaking these things.
It's amazing what they can do with 3D. The final product looks nice but, overall, even knowing that graphic programs take a lot of calculation effort on the PC, I think this program takes way too long to get where you're going with it. Maybe an older version isn't this bad since my Ver. 2.1 is old but functionally easier.
Not intuitiveFebruary 12, 2009 Laura Tadicci(Chicago) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
To be fair, I haven't read the entire software manual yet, but right out of the box, I can't figure this out! What I have read of the manual has not been helpful, like, What is the difference between lot size and property line? I have had experience with MSDraw and other computer art programs, but this I can't figure out. I'm disappointed that it isn't easier. Maybe someone can recommend a good resource to learn how to use this.
Not Satisfied with this SoftwareSeptember 1, 2007 Douglas M. Hamm 10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I purchased this from a local Office store & I am very unhappy with it. It is not user-friendly and I agree with the slowness of the 3D rendering.
SuckedSeptember 11, 2007 Thomas C. Maxwell 13 out of 14 found this review helpful
No way to put in your own photo. The program was just the most basic throw together so they could collect your and my cash.
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