Gardenly3D User Guide
Step-by-step instructions for every tool, feature, and workflow in Gardenly3D.
Account & Projects
49 articles · ~150 min
Getting Started
Everything you need to begin designing your first garden — interface, navigation, projects, and units.
A tour of the main areas of the Gardenly3D editor — top bar, canvas, side panels, and status bar.
3 min readHow to create a new project and drawing in Gardenly3D.
2 min readHow to pan, zoom, and orbit the canvas in 2D and 3D modes using mouse, keyboard, and trackpad.
3 min readHow to switch between metric and imperial units for display and input.
2 min readMaak een nieuw tuinproject: stel de naam in, kies metrische of imperiale eenheden, stel de breedte en diepte van het canvas in, de rastergrootte, de weergaveprecisie en plaats optioneel een startgazon.
3 min readHow drawings are saved and how to manage them.
2 min readOpen met Cmd+K (of Ctrl+K) een via het toetsenbord doorzoekbaar palet om elke editoractie op naam te vinden en uit te voeren, plus contextacties voor de huidige selectie.
2 min readThe different editor modes — 2D, 3D, Presentation, Terrain, Cost, Planning, and Goals — and when to use each.
3 min readHoe je een ondersteunings- of feedbackticket indient en het gesprek volgt vanuit het dialoogvenster Ondersteuning en feedback in Gardenly3D.
3 min readToon, verberg of vergrendel elk object in een tekening op basis van zijn oppervlakteklasse — gazon, verharding, water, bomen, muren — zonder de laagstructuur aan te raken.
4 min readThe Drawing Style section and Show flyout in the left toolbar control how the canvas looks while you work — PBR shading, plant display mode, grid and snap visibility.
3 min readThe most important keyboard shortcuts for everyday use in Gardenly3D.
3 min readLeg de huidige camera, modus en paneelstatus vast als een benoemde weergave en herstel die met één klik. Opgeslagen weergaven sturen ook parallelle renders en deelbare opleverstukken aan.
3 min readThe Add Object panel — how to access it and its six tabs for placing objects in your design.
3 min readEvery button in the top bar — mode switcher, undo/redo, clipboard, style painter, export, import, settings, and locale.
4 min readThe right-side Inspector panel — what it shows when nothing is selected versus when an object is selected.
3 min readImport & Export
Bring in site photos, CAD files, and PDF plans — export designs as images or PDF.
Underlays are reference documents placed beneath the canvas for tracing — PDF survey plans and site or aerial images.
4 min readImport a PDF survey or architect plan as a scaled tracing reference beneath the canvas.
4 min readImport a PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, or BMP image as a free-floating canvas object you can move, resize, and rotate.
3 min readAn automatic edge-detection tracing tool that finds edges in an image and suggests vector paths for boundary tracing.
4 min readImport a DXF, SVG, or PDF file as editable canvas geometry, with layer selection and scale alignment in a guided workspace.
4 min readAttach a photo to a canvas edge as 3D backdrop scenery so your garden design sits in front of real-world surroundings.
3 min readKies welke pagina van een PDF met meerdere pagina's je als onderlaag importeert, en importeer indien nodig andere pagina's van hetzelfde document opnieuw als afzonderlijke onderlagen.
3 min readExport any view mode of the current page as a PNG or JPEG image, with a resolution preset and single- or all-page output.
3 min readMaak een scheve foto of gescand plan recht door vier hoekhandgrepen op de hoeken te slepen van het rechthoekige gebied dat je wilt vlakmaken.
4 min readExport the garden design as a multi-page PDF with a choice of view mode, paper size, orientation, resolution, margins, page selection, and optional summary pages.
3 min readStel de tolerantie-, vereenvoudigings- en afvlakkingsregelaars af om nauwkeurigheid af te wegen tegen netheid van de curve bij het automatisch overtrekken van een onderlaag.
4 min readExport the 2D plan as a DXF file (AutoCAD R2000 / AC1015) for use in CAD software, with unit and selection options.
3 min readBeperk de auto-overtrekker tot een rechthoekig of veelhoekig gebied van de onderlaag, zodat irrelevante inhoud buiten het gewenste gebied wordt genegeerd.
3 min readRender the garden plan and hand it to your browser's print dialog, where you pick the printer, paper, and copies.
3 min readSchilder handmatig ontbrekende randen in of gum verdwaalde detecties weg voordat de auto-overtrekker het masker in een vectorpad omzet.
4 min readSettings & Preferences
Configure your project, canvas, and editing preferences.
Configure project-wide settings — project name, canvas dimensions, unit system, currency, and annotation defaults.
3 min readConfigure what is shown on the canvas — grid visibility, grid size, axis display, canvas background colour, and underlay settings.
2 min readConfigure snap behaviour, angle increment, magnetic snap radius, and layer management from the Editing tab of Project Settings.
3 min readStel de echte locatie van het project in en welke kant het noorden op wijst op het plan — de twee gegevens waar het zonpad, de schaduwen en alle analyses op steunen.
3 min readConfigure default 3D settings and sun lighting — extrude height, camera FOV, sun azimuth, sun elevation, sun intensity, and shadow casting.
2 min readStel projectstandaarden in voor 3D-bewerking en zonlicht — standaard extrusiehoogte, gezichtsveld van de camera en de azimut, elevatie, intensiteit en schaduwen van de zon.
3 min readBekijk je accountgegevens, beheer bedrijfsgegevens, nodig teamleden uit en bekijk actieve modules en functies.
4 min readBekijk je huidige abonnement, werk je betaalmethode bij, bekijk eerdere facturen en wijzig of annuleer je abonnement via het beveiligde facturatieportaal.
3 min readWijzig de taal van de interface en de projectregio die de getalnotatie bepaalt, zoals het decimaalteken.
2 min readUpload je logo en stel primaire en accentkleuren in, zodat je PDF-rapporten en afdrukweergaven je eigen uitstraling krijgen in plaats van de standaard Gardenly3D-huisstijl.
4 min readCollaboration
Work together in real time — see who is online, understand edit locks, and resolve conflicts when teammates edit the same objects.
Zie welke teamgenoten op dit moment aan elke pagina van je tekening werken, via gekleurde initiaalavatars op het tabblad Pagina's.
2 min readZachte waarschuwingsbanners die verschijnen wanneer een teamgenoot dezelfde tekening of pagina bewerkt als jij.
2 min readWat je ziet wanneer het object dat je bekeek of bewerkte door een andere teamgenoot is verwijderd.
2 min readHoe de app zich gedraagt wanneer je hetzelfde project in twee of meer browservensters of -tabbladen opent.
3 min readSite Survey
Capture site observations — photos, existing trees, soil notes, obstacles, and boundaries — before you start designing.
Een speciale werkruimte voor het vastleggen van terreinwaarnemingen — foto's, bestaande bomen, bodemnotities, obstakels en de terreingrens — voordat u met het ontwerp begint.
4 min readPlaats foto's van de locatie op het inventarisatiecanvas, precies op de plek waar ze zijn genomen, met kijkrichting en gezichtsveld.
4 min readDe werkruimte voor terreininventarisatie wordt geleverd met een vaste set lagen — één per registratiesoort — zodat u nooit hoeft te kiezen op welke laag een registratie thuishoort.
3 min readSchets onregelmatige inventarisatiegebieden — boomkronen, bodemzones, obstakelvoetafdrukken — in één vloeiende vrijhandbeweging in plaats van hoek voor hoek te klikken.
3 min readGoals
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Design Goals
Define your garden goals before you design — track how well your design fulfils them.
Define and track design objectives in the Goals panel. Add goals with category tags and status tracking, visible to clients via share link.
4 min readLink goals to canvas entities or saved viewports. Clicking a goal navigates the canvas to the relevant part of the design — ideal for client presentations.
3 min read2D Editor
129 articles · ~376 min
Drawing Tools
Draw garden shapes, paths, beds, and annotations with precision tools.
How to select, move, resize, and rotate objects using the Select tool.
3 min readThe Create Area tool traces the boundary of any enclosed space with a single click.
2 min readDraw a single straight line segment between two points. Supports three entry modes and segment chaining.
2 min readDraw multi-segment paths by clicking to add points. Supports freeform drawing and shape presets.
3 min readDraw rectangles, rounded rectangles, circles, and ellipses.
3 min readDraw arcs (partial circles) and rings (donut shapes).
3 min readDraw smooth and compound curves with the Curve tool.
3 min readThe Curve Path is a smooth path entity that can be open or closed. Used for organic garden borders and curving paths.
2 min readDraw freehand strokes with optional smoothing and auto-close. Works for both open contours and closed shapes.
2 min readDraw equilateral polygons with any number of sides — triangles, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and more.
2 min readPlace text labels on your garden plan. Supports auto-width and fixed-width text boxes.
2 min readEdit the individual nodes, handles, and segments of polylines, curve paths, and freehand paths using the Node Edit tool.
5 min readHow to control the three style axes on any shape: Semantic Class (the design intent), Outline (the contour line), and Fill (the color or texture).
5 min readZoom in, zoom out, zoom to fit, zoom to 100%, and zoom window — all the zoom controls.
2 min readMeasure distances and angles on your garden plan. Supports multi-segment measurement paths.
3 min readFlip selected objects horizontally or vertically from the top bar.
1 min readBreak a path at a clicked point, or split an entity at an intersection.
2 min readWhen you start a hardscape or planting wizard, you draw the footprint using the Wizard Shape panel with presets and dimension fields.
3 min readVoeg afbeeldingen op het canvas toe als bewerkbare tekenobjecten — kies een bestand, sleep en zet neer, of plak vanaf het klembord.
3 min readAnnotation & Labels
Add dimensions, leaders, callouts, and scale indicators to your garden plans.
Place dimensioning annotations — linear, angular, radius, ordinate, and polyline dimensions.
4 min readPlace leader lines with text labels and callout shapes for annotating garden plans.
3 min readAdd text note boxes and sticky notes to annotate your garden plan with specifications, legends, and general information.
2 min readPlace a scale bar and north arrow on your garden plan for professional presentation.
2 min readSet the arrowhead style for lines, leaders, and dimension annotations.
2 min readModification Tools
Move, copy, rotate, offset, trim, and reshape garden objects.
Move and copy objects by clicking, dragging, or entering exact distances.
3 min readRotate objects by dragging or entering an exact angle. Scale objects by factor or to an exact size.
3 min readMirror objects across an axis to create symmetry. Offset paths and shapes inward or outward by a set distance.
3 min readCreate rectangular grids and radial arrays of objects.
3 min readTrim path segments at intersections and extend paths to meet other objects.
2 min readRound path corners with Fillet (curved) or cut them flat with Chamfer (angled).
2 min readRepeat objects along a path, align objects to a path, and pick-path for evenly spaced placement.
3 min readCopy the Semantic Class and all style axis settings (contour, fill, photoreal material) from one entity and apply them to others with a single click.
2 min readLijn geselecteerde objecten uit op een gemeenschappelijke rand of middelpunt, of verdeel ze gelijkmatig over de horizontale of verticale ruimte.
3 min readCombine, subtract, or intersect two path shapes using Boolean operations.
2 min readConvert shapes to editable curves. Join open path endpoints to create a single continuous path.
2 min readVerwijder geselecteerde objecten uit de tekening met Delete of Backspace.
2 min readSnelkoppeling met één klik die de stijl van het geselecteerde object kopieert en direct overschakelt naar de modus om op doelen te schilderen.
2 min readClean up traced paths after importing and vectorizing an image — delete, simplify, and remove small paths.
3 min readPlants & Planting
Find and study plants, choose their appearance, place them in your design, create hedges and planting areas, and read the whole planting.
The 22 plant profiles that control how a plant is drawn in 2D and rendered in 3D.
3 min readHow to place plants on the canvas — using the plant tool, the Add Object panel, and adjusting position after placement.
3 min readCreate parametric hedges along a drawn path — configure plant spacing, trim style, height profile, and visual properties.
5 min readFill a closed polygon boundary with a procedurally distributed mix of plant species — choose a planting style, species mix, distribution algorithm, and visual properties.
5 min readCustomise the visual appearance of a placed plant — foliage colour, density, health, maturity, trunk, crown shape, and profile-specific parameters.
4 min readHardscape & Structures
Step-by-step wizards for every garden structure — decks, patios, fences, pergolas, pools, and more.
Overview of the hardscape tools — deck, patio, walkway, fence, wall, pool, pond, pergola, gazebo, and more.
2 min readCreate decks with custom board layout, border, accent strips, elevation, and wood style using the Deck Wizard.
4 min readCreate patios with tiled surfaces, pattern layouts (grid, running bond, herringbone), border bands, and accent tiles using the Patio Wizard.
4 min readCreate walkways by drawing a guide path, setting width and end caps, then configuring the surface color or material and border.
3 min readPlace stepping stones along a drawn path, choosing stone shape (geometric or organic), size, material, spacing, and orientation using the Stepping Stone Wizard.
3 min readAdd garden edging bands along a drawn path or around an existing region. Configure width, height, offset mode, corner treatment, and segmentation.
3 min readCreate fences by drawing a path and choosing a style preset (picket, horizontal slats, privacy screen), then setting height, post spacing, gates, and wood finish.
4 min readCreate garden walls along a drawn guide path. Choose wall type (garden wall, retaining wall, seat wall, privacy wall, raised planter), set dimensions, cap and pillars, and materials.
4 min readCreate privacy screens by drawing a path and configuring panel dimensions, style, and wood finish.
3 min readDesign swimming pools with configurable depth profiles (constant or shallow-to-deep), coping, surround, and accessories.
4 min readDesign garden ponds with a configurable edge band, fountain jets, and decorative features including wildlife and water plants.
4 min readDesign pergolas with configurable post height, beam direction, slat layout, and wood finish.
4 min readDesign a louvered pergola with motorised-style rotating roof slats. Configure height, posts, beams, louver angle, and wood finish.
4 min readPlace a gazebo by clicking to set its centre, then configure shape, size, roof style, and wood finish.
3 min readDesign open-sided pavilions with configurable roof style, post spacing, and wood finish.
3 min readDesign covered patios that attach to a wall or stand free, with configurable roof, posts, railing, and wood finish.
4 min readDesign carports with configurable roof style, post positions, and materials.
3 min readDesign cabanas with configurable walls, roof, and wood finish.
3 min readDesign outdoor kitchens by configuring counter layout, appliances, and optional cover structure.
4 min readPlace garden arbors by configuring dimensions, arch style, and wood finish.
3 min readPlace trellises by configuring panel dimensions, grid pattern, mounting type, and wood finish.
3 min readPlace tensioned shade sails in triangle, rectangle, or square shapes. Configure anchor post heights individually for a draped sail effect.
3 min readAdd buildings — sheds, houses, garages, and other structures — with configurable footprint shape, walls, roof, openings, and surface materials.
5 min readBuild custom parametric structures from scratch using the component-based Structure Edit workspace.
4 min readThe Structure Edit workspace lets you select individual structural components of a parametric object and move, resize, hide, or override their materials non-destructively.
4 min readSocket snapping connects structural components at defined attachment points so parts join precisely without manual alignment. This guide explains socket roles, auto-length beams, fill patterns, and post layout tools.
6 min readArceringspatroon-editor per entiteit — kies een patroon, stel voorgrondkleur, dekking, rotatie en tegelgrootte in, of val terug op de klassestandaard.
4 min readProjectbrede arceringsstandaarden — kies een regionale conventie en overschrijf arceringspatronen per klasse voor de hele tekening.
3 min readIn de Structuureditor: rechthoekige array, radiale array, opvullen-tussen, dupliceren en resetten voor geselecteerde structuuronderdelen.
5 min readBewerk de onderliggende asset van een structuuronderdeel, maak een eenmalige unieke kopie van een structuur, of converteer geselecteerde onderdelen naar bewerkbare mesh-geometrie.
6 min readWater & Irrigation
Design irrigation systems, drainage layouts, and water features.
Overview of the water and irrigation tools — irrigation system design, drainage design, and water feature placement.
2 min readLearn how the Irrigation mode toolbar works and how to design a complete irrigation system from water source to sprinkler zones.
5 min readPlace and configure spray heads, rotors, and drip emitters. Adjust coverage radius, arc, and direction, and choose the right fixture style for each irrigation zone.
4 min readLearn how to place and configure drip lines in Irrigation mode — path-based irrigation components that deliver water through inline emitters at regular intervals.
3 min readLearn how the Drainage mode toolbar works and how to design a complete site drainage system from drain inlets through catch basins to outlets.
5 min readPlace manual shutoff valves and zone valves, connect them to the pipe network, and organize zones for automated irrigation scheduling.
4 min readPlace a valve manifold assembly to represent a grouped set of zone valves in a common housing, then configure the number of zones in the Inspector.
2 min readAdd decorative water features — ponds, pools, fountain jets, bubblers, and waterfalls — using the Add Object panel and hardscape wizards.
3 min readPlace the water supply entry point for your irrigation system — a tap, pump, or well head — and connect it to the rest of the irrigation network.
3 min readPlace a backflow preventer at the water supply entry point to protect the potable water supply from contamination by irrigation water.
2 min readPlace a pressure regulator on the supply line to reduce incoming water pressure to the correct operating range for drip lines or pop-up spray heads.
2 min readPlace an irrigation filter on the supply line to protect drip emitters and spray heads from debris and sediment.
2 min readDocument outdoor tap outlet points for hand-watering areas by placing hose connection components on the irrigation plan.
2 min readLearn how to place and configure point drain and trench drain inlets in Drainage mode using the Place Drain tool.
2 min readLearn how to place and configure catch basins in Drainage mode — below-grade collection boxes that consolidate drainage from multiple inlets before routing to an outlet.
2 min readLearn how to place and configure channel drains in Drainage mode — linear surface-level grated drains used along driveways, patios, and building foundations.
2 min readLearn how to draw drain pipes in Drainage mode, set diameter, configure burial depth, and connect pipes to inlets, catch basins, and outlets.
2 min readLearn how to place and configure drainage outlet points in Drainage mode — the terminal discharge point for the site drainage network.
2 min readLearn how to place cleanout risers on drain pipes to document maintenance access points in the underground drainage network.
2 min readLearn how to document downspout connections in Drainage mode — point components that mark where roof drainage enters the underground site drainage network.
2 min readLearn how to set burial mode and depth for drain pipes, catch basins, and point components using the BurialSettings Inspector panel.
3 min readLighting Design
Plan outdoor lighting — path lights, spotlights, LED strips, string lights, and wiring.
Overview of the five light fixture types in the editor: path light, spotlight, area light, string lights, and sunlight.
3 min readThe directional sunlight represents the sun. Its position is set via azimuth and elevation sliders; it casts directional shadows across the entire scene.
2 min readPath lights are low omnidirectional fixtures for illuminating walkways and garden borders. Choose from five fixture styles and set intensity, color, and height.
2 min readSpotlights emit a directed cone of light for accenting trees, walls, and architectural features. Set beam spread, elevation angle, and penumbra softness.
2 min readArea lights are flat rectangular sources for broader diffuse illumination of walls, ceilings, and large surfaces.
2 min readString lights run along a drawn path. Choose from Festoon, Fairy, or Edison bulb styles and configure spacing and sag.
2 min readDocument your lighting system's electrical infrastructure: transformers, cable runs, junction boxes, and lighting controllers.
3 min readBest practices for garden lighting design — light layering, uplighting, path marking, and using the 3D photoreal view to evaluate your scheme.
3 min readPlace a lighting transformer symbol on the plan to document the low-voltage power supply for your garden lighting system.
1 min readDraw cable routes on the plan to document how power runs between the transformer, junction boxes, and light fixtures.
2 min readPlace junction box symbols on the plan to document distribution points where cables branch in your outdoor lighting system.
1 min readPlace a lighting controller symbol on the plan to document smart controllers, timers, or relay modules in your outdoor lighting system.
1 min read3D Models
Import and place 3D models of furniture, structures, and decorations.
Overview of how 3D models work in the editor — the system catalog, importing your own models, and placing them in a design.
2 min readImport your own 3D model files (GLB, GLTF, Collada .dae, or ZIP) into the editor. Models are deduplicated by content hash and stored in your account library.
3 min readBrowse the built-in library of 3D models (furniture, pots, water features, accessories) and place them in your design.
2 min readLayers, Pages & Organization
Organize complex designs with layers, multiple pages, groups, and z-order.
Organise objects into layers — create, reorder, toggle visibility, lock, and set opacity for each layer.
4 min readManage multiple drawing pages in a project — add, rename, reorder, duplicate, set dimensions, and delete pages.
3 min readGroup multiple objects to move, scale, and transform them together as a single unit.
2 min readSelect multiple objects and align or distribute them — left, right, centre, top, bottom, distribute horizontally or vertically.
3 min readControl which objects appear in front of or behind other objects — Bring to Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward, Send to Back.
2 min readLock objects to prevent accidental selection, movement, or editing. Locked objects are visible but not interactive.
2 min readUndo and redo actions in the editor — keyboard shortcuts and behaviour.
1 min readView and manage Build/Dig/Wrap stacking relationships between 3D objects — reorder, change operation mode, and unlink from the Hierarchy tab.
3 min readHerstel tekeningen, pagina's en objecten die je de afgelopen 30 dagen hebt verwijderd via het paneel Onlangs verwijderd.
3 min readSnapping & Grid
Work precisely with object snapping, adaptive grid, and the measurement tool.
Enable and configure the drawing grid — grid size, grid snap, and how the grid adapts to zoom level.
2 min readSnap drawing and editing operations to geometric points on existing objects — endpoints, midpoints, centres, intersections, and more.
3 min readThe canvas rulers show coordinates in your project's units. Drag from a ruler to create horizontal or vertical construction guide lines for alignment.
2 min readThe Tape Measure tool (K) measures distances and angles between clicked points. Click values to type exact measurements. Supports multi-segment paths.
2 min readOpen de Berekeningen-pop-over vanuit de statusbalk om straal-, contour-, oppervlakte- en volumetotalen voor de huidige selectie af te lezen.
2 min readMaterials & Textures
Apply realistic surface materials to every element of your garden design.
Browse and apply photoreal materials from the Material Library panel — organized by category and searchable by name.
5 min readOntdek hoe Gardenly3D bepaalt wat een object is en waar elk onderdeel ervan van gemaakt is, en waarom dat belangrijk is voor rendering, kosten, weerseffecten en ontwerpregels.
5 min readPick a surface class from the surface class picker to set the semantic class, editor fill color, and photoreal material together — the fastest way to classify and style a drawn shape.
4 min readApply a material to an entity, then tune its texture scale and rotation with the Inspector controls.
4 min readConfirm a surface's resolved semantic type using the Rendering Enhancements section in the Inspector — an advanced, collapsible panel tied to the surface's semantic type.
3 min readPlace raster images directly on the canvas as free-floating 2D objects — for site photos, cut sheets, plant illustrations, and concept images.
3 min read3D Editor
17 articles · ~68 min
3D Editing & Composition
Extrude, reshape and compose 3D garden objects. Edit profiles, heights and faces, or sweep and revolve supported shapes.
Give a 2D shape its third dimension with the Extrude tool, then combine shapes using the Build (additive) and Dig (subtractive) stack operations to create patios, steps, raised beds, and complex landscape structures.
5 min readUse the Volume Points tool to place height control points anywhere on an extruded shape's top surface and drag them to create sloped patios, tiered planting beds, and irregular organic forms.
4 min readCustomize the edge profile of an extruded 3D shape using the Profile Editor to produce beveled, rounded, stepped, or chamfered edges — giving hardscape structures a refined, realistic finish.
4 min readUse the Sculpt workspace to push and pull the surface of an extruded 3D shape with a paint brush, creating naturalistic mounds, organic slopes, and irregular terrain-like forms.
5 min readCombine extruded 3D shapes into complex structures using three composition operations: Add (child volume merges onto parent), Subtract (child footprint carves a void), and Attach (child rides on the parent surface without modifying it). Each link also has a Surface Mode that controls whether the child conforms to a curved or sloped parent top.
4 min readCombineer geëxtrudeerde 3D-objecten tot samengestelde assemblages met Aan vorm toevoegen, Uitsnijden en Aan oppervlak hechten. Kies een oppervlakmodus (Wikkelen om oppervlak of Hoogte volgen) en een hoogteregel (Mengen, Hoogste nemen, Laagste nemen) om te bepalen hoe kinderen hun ouder ontmoeten.
5 min readTune how an individual child shape is composed onto its parent: switch composition mode (Add/Cut/Attach), adjust its surface offset, change blend radius, reorder it relative to siblings, or temporarily disable it without breaking the stack.
3 min readAssign different materials to the individual faces of an extruded 3D shape — top, sides, and bottom — so a patio slab, wall, or step can use distinct materials on each surface for realistic 3D presentation.
3 min readThe Height Field entity type generates a smooth, subdivided mesh where every vertex has an independent height value — ideal for naturalistic mounding, berms, and organic ground shaping that requires smooth curvature across a broad surface.
4 min readThree composition tools for combining 3D shapes additively, subtractively, or by surface-conforming wrapping. All three share the S shortcut and toolbar group in the 3D editor.
4 min readBouw een herbruikbare bibliotheek met mesh-assets: maak nieuwe assets, importeer 3D-bestanden, promoveer een bestaande entiteit, plaats gekoppelde instanties in een tekening en herimporteer vanuit de oorspronkelijke bron om elke instantie bij te werken.
5 min readThe rotation ring gizmo provides three colored axis rings for rotating a selected 3D object. Drag a ring, hold Shift to snap to 15° increments, and read exact values in the Transform HUD.
3 min readSnap modes in the 3D editor let you align objects precisely to vertices, surfaces, edges, and grid increments of other 3D meshes. Configured independently from 2D snapping.
3 min readThe Transform HUD is a floating panel in the 3D view showing the selected object's position, rotation, and scale. Click any field to enter an exact numeric value.
3 min readSweep extrudes a 2D profile along a 2D path to produce tubular or linear 3D forms. Revolve rotates a 2D profile around an axis to produce radially symmetric forms. Both use a two-click workflow.
4 min readFlow creates a smooth 3D surface that transitions through two or more flat 2D profile shapes placed at different elevations. Use it for organic landforms, vaulted ceilings, and custom sculptural forms.
4 min readThe Mesh Asset Library stores reusable 3D model assets at the account level. Import GLB, GLTF, OBJ, or STL files, then drag them onto any drawing as linked instances that stay in sync when the asset is updated.
5 min readTerrain
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Terrain Module
Import real survey data, sculpt and edit terrain surfaces, and analyse slope, drainage, cut/fill, and contours.
The Terrain module adds a 3D ground surface to your project. Learn how terrain works, when to use it, and how to get started with import or from scratch.
3 min readImport real-world elevation data from GeoTIFF, XYZ point cloud, or USGS sources to create an accurate site terrain mesh.
4 min readCreate a blank terrain mesh and sculpt the ground surface manually using brush tools and height points — for concept designs or sites without survey data.
4 min readShape a terrain surface with the Model flyout tools: Volume Points for broad landform, Spray Sculpt for organic detail, and Grading Primitives for flat pads, ramps, retaining steps, and hard edges.
8 min readRead slope, drainage, and earthwork directly on the terrain surface — profile cross-sections, region statistics, slope callouts, cut/fill volumes, and the contour, slope, aspect, and runoff overlays.
8 min readShow contour lines on a terrain surface, adjust the interval to suit the site, and export them as DXF for CAD.
4 min readForce a terrain surface to follow a drawn line — for path edges, swales, curbs, terrace lips, and any feature where the ground has a defined hard edge.
5 min readDraw a retaining wall on terrain and the surface forms a step along its line — set the wall height, which side is high, and how the ground blends back to natural grade.
5 min readVorm een terrein of 3D-oppervlak door puntbronnen te plaatsen die het oppervlak binnen een invloedsstraal omhoog trekken of omlaag duwen.
5 min readBewerk een hoogte-oppervlak direct door afzonderlijke controlepunten omhoog of omlaag te bewegen — nauwkeurige controle per punt over de vorm.
4 min readBewerk randprofielcurves op een hoogte-oppervlak — vorm hoe het oppervlak vanaf zijn grens oprijst met bezier-curves en voorinstellingen.
5 min readKwastgebaseerd vormgeven voor hoogteoppervlakken — voeg toe, graaf, vlak af of effen het oppervlak met instelbare straal, sterkte, vorm en randzachtheid.
5 min readHet inspectorpaneel voor hoogtegestuurde oppervlakken — kies een randprofiel, selecteer een voorinstelling voor het bovenvlak en stel de parameters af die de vorm aansturen.
4 min readCost
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Cost Estimation
Price every element of your garden design with automatic quantity calculations.
Open the Cost tab to see a live, categorized cost estimate for your entire project. Export as PDF or CSV and toggle contingency and markup.
4 min readDefine unit prices for materials and labor. Add custom products, import from CSV, and organize prices by entity category to drive the live cost estimate.
5 min readView computed measurements for every entity type: areas, lengths, volumes, and plant counts. Override individual quantities and export the quantities schedule.
4 min readKoppel een entiteit aan een vermelding in de productcatalogus — kies een product, selecteer een variant en leg de specificaties op de entiteit vast, zodat het ontwerp echte prijs- en specificatiegegevens meedraagt.
4 min readBeheer varianten van een catalogusproduct — toevoegen, bewerken, importeren uit CSV en exporteren naar CSV. Varianten staan voor maten, kleuren, afwerkingen, potmaten of andere opties van hetzelfde product.
5 min readConfigureer hoe kostenramingen en plantenlijsten verschijnen in gegenereerde klantrapporten — bedrijfsinformatie, detailniveau van kosten en optionele plantkolommen.
4 min readExporteer de prijslijst van het account naar CSV — kies welke prijsniveaus je opneemt en download een spreadsheet om te delen met klanten, aannemers of de boekhouding.
2 min readTasks
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Planning & Tasks
Manage your garden project with Kanban, Gantt, and Calendar views.
Use the Kanban board to create and manage project tasks, drag cards between status columns, and link tasks to canvas entities.
4 min readVisualize the project schedule as horizontal bars on a time axis. Set dates by dragging, add task dependencies, and export the Gantt chart as PDF or image.
4 min readView tasks on a monthly calendar by due date. Drag tasks to reschedule, color-code by priority, and filter by assignee or tag.
3 min readLink planning tasks to canvas entities to track installation progress by phase. Linked entities show a task badge that opens the associated task.
3 min readPresentation
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Presentation & Rendering
Create photorealistic, sketch, and watercolor views — plus slideshows, drone flyovers, and shadow studies.
Apply cinematic color grading to Photo mode renders using LUT (Look-Up Table) presets and an intensity slider.
3 min readControl the sun position, sky exposure, shadow softness, and ambient fill light in Photo mode using the Presentation panel lighting controls.
4 min readAdd atmospheric weather effects — rain, fog, drizzle, or overcast sky — to Photo mode renders to enhance mood and realism.
3 min readShow clients how the garden looks across all four seasons using the seasonal plant rendering controls in Photo mode.
3 min readBuild a structured slide-based presentation from saved camera viewpoints and render settings, then play it full-screen or export it as a PDF or video.
4 min readGenerate a cinematic aerial flyover animation by placing camera waypoints over the garden and exporting the flight path as an MP4 video.
4 min readRender a publication-quality still image at up to 4K resolution with multi-sample anti-aliasing and progressive rendering passes.
3 min readZet de huidige presentatieweergave om in een door AI gegenereerde afbeelding in het medium van je keuze — fotorealistisch, aquarel, schets of concept — met credits van je accountsaldo.
4 min readQuickly capture views of your design using four screenshot modes: canvas, drawing, full page, or direct-to-deliverable.
3 min readDraw a cut plane through the 3D scene to reveal a cross-section view of the garden, showing grade changes, construction layers, and subsurface details.
4 min readVisualize subsurface soil layers in section cut views to document planting bed construction, drainage design, and ground composition.
3 min readSet the sky and background environment for Photo mode renders — choose between a procedural sky, HDR panorama, solid color, or transparent background.
3 min readExport Drone Flyover, Shadow Study, and Slideshow animations as MP4 or MOV video files with configurable resolution, frame rate, and codec.
4 min readDeliverables & Sharing
Generate plant lists, cost estimates, and design packages — share with clients.
The Document Center is the hub for all project deliverables — generate reports, manage design views and presentations, share links with clients, and track discussions. Accessed from the top bar.
5 min readGenerate read-only or comment-enabled shareable links to your project or deliverables so clients and reviewers can view your work without a Gardenly3D account.
3 min readAllow clients and reviewers to leave pin comments anchored to specific locations on the 2D plan or 3D view, and manage feedback in the Comments panel.
3 min readLeg de contactgegevens van de klant en uw identiteit als ontwerper of bureau voor het actieve project vast. Deze gegevens verschijnen op klantgerichte rapporten en PDF-exports. Open het via het menu Secties.
3 min readRules & Validation
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Rules & Validation
Automatic spatial rule checking — detect conflicts before they become problems.
The Rules panel validates the design against spatial and design rules. Four tabs: Packs, Rules, Issues, and Exceptions. Run a full check to scan for violations.
4 min readFive pre-configured rule packs: Accessibility, Safety, Sustainability, Plant Health, and Drainage. Enable and disable packs to match your project type.
4 min readCreate your own spatial validation rules. Define subject class, metric type, threshold, and severity to validate any design constraint that matters to your practice.
5 min readWanneer u een entiteit dicht bij een regelovertreding sleept, toont het canvas een gekleurde ring rond elke betrokken entiteit, een gestreepte vrijeruimtelijn en een nabijheidsbadge die uw cursor volgt. Alleen-lezen visuele feedback die de verplaatsing nooit blokkeert. Beschikbaar in de Studio-laag.
4 min readDesign Automation
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Automation
Automate repetitive design tasks with built-in templates, a visual node graph editor, and the built-in code editor.
The Automation panel provides scripting and visual programming for repetitive design tasks. Three tabs: My Automations, Editor, and Help.
4 min readYour library of saved automations. Run, edit, rename, duplicate, and delete automations. Browse the Template Gallery to start from a ready-made automation.
3 min readThe compact Editor tab: parameter form, run controls, output console, and results panel — all in the side panel without leaving the canvas.
4 min readThe full-screen two-pane automation editor. Left pane: code or visual flow editor. Right pane: parameters, run controls, and output. Toggle with the expand icon.
5 min readBuild automation programs by connecting node cards on a canvas — no code required. Each node represents a garden API call or Lua statement.
5 min readThe Lua code editor in the automation IDE. Syntax highlighting, auto-complete for GardenlyScript API, error highlighting, and --@param annotations for parameter forms.
4 min readRecord manual canvas actions and convert them to automation code. Preview mode shows results with blue NEW and red strikethrough badges before committing changes.
4 min readConfigure automations to run automatically in response to canvas events — entity placed, deleted, moved, resized, layer changed, and more. Filter triggers by entity type or match rules.
4 min readThe How do I… tab is your in-IDE reference for GardenlyScript. Browse and search the full API reference, read the Lua quick-reference guide, and insert code examples directly into your script.
3 min readGardenlyScript runs in a sandboxed environment with execution limits. Learn about the instruction cap, wall-clock timeout, output buffer, and how to write efficient automations that stay within limits.
3 min readControls & Shortcuts
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete reference for every keyboard shortcut in Gardenly3D.
The keyboard shortcut system in Gardenly3D is workspace-scoped. Open the Input Help popover (? in the status bar) to see all shortcuts for the current workspace.
4 min readComplete keyboard shortcut reference grouped by workspace: Global, 2D Editor, 3D Editor, Node Editing, Mesh Editing, and Shape Points.
6 min readComplete mouse interaction map for 2D and 3D views: click, drag, right-click, middle-click, scroll, and special drag interactions.
3 min readComplete trackpad gesture reference: two-finger pan, pinch-to-zoom, two-finger tap, and swipe gestures for both 2D and 3D views.
3 min readThe status bar at the bottom of the canvas: save indicator, page switcher, tool hints, selection count, measurements, cursor position, terrain info, snap settings, and more.
4 min readAnalysis
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Analysis
Inspect sun hours, shadow range and privacy in your design.