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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.

Interface Overview

A tour of the main areas of the Gardenly3D editor — top bar, canvas, side panels, and status bar.

3 min read
Creating a Project

How to create a new project and drawing in Gardenly3D.

2 min read
Navigation Controls

How to pan, zoom, and orbit the canvas in 2D and 3D modes using mouse, keyboard, and trackpad.

3 min read
Unit System

How to switch between metric and imperial units for display and input.

2 min read
Dialog for nytt prosjekt

Opprett et nytt hageprosjekt: angi navnet, velg metriske eller imperiske enheter, sett lerretets bredde og dybde, rutenettstørrelsen, visningspresisjonen, og legg eventuelt til en startplen.

3 min read
Saving and Loading

How drawings are saved and how to manage them.

2 min read
Kommandopalett

Åpne en tastatursøkbar palett med Cmd+K (eller Ctrl+K) for å finne og kjøre en hvilken som helst editorhandling etter navn, pluss kontekstuelle handlinger for det gjeldende utvalget.

2 min read
Editor Modes

The different editor modes — 2D, 3D, Presentation, Terrain, Cost, Planning, and Goals — and when to use each.

3 min read
Kundestøtte og tilbakemelding

Slik sender du en kundestøtte- eller tilbakemeldingssak og følger samtalen fra dialogen Kundestøtte og tilbakemelding i Gardenly3D.

3 min read
Klassebehandler

Vis, skjul eller lås hvert objekt i en tegning etter overflateklassen — plen, belegning, vann, trær, vegger — uten å røre lagstrukturen.

4 min read
Drawing Style and View Controls

The 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 read
Keyboard Overview

The most important keyboard shortcuts for everyday use in Gardenly3D.

3 min read
Lagrede visninger

Fang gjeldende kamera, modus og paneltilstand som en navngitt visning, og gjenopprett den med ett klikk. Lagrede visninger driver også parallelle gjengivelser og delbare leveranser.

3 min read
Add Object Panel

The Add Object panel — how to access it and its six tabs for placing objects in your design.

3 min read
Top Bar Controls

Every button in the top bar — mode switcher, undo/redo, clipboard, style painter, export, import, settings, and locale.

4 min read
Inspector Overview

The right-side Inspector panel — what it shows when nothing is selected versus when an object is selected.

3 min read

Import & Export

Bring in site photos, CAD files, and PDF plans — export designs as images or PDF.

Underlays Overview

Underlays are reference documents placed beneath the canvas for tracing — PDF survey plans and site or aerial images.

4 min read
PDF Underlay

Import a PDF survey or architect plan as a scaled tracing reference beneath the canvas.

4 min read
Image Import

Import a PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, or BMP image as a free-floating canvas object you can move, resize, and rotate.

3 min read
Smart Trace

An automatic edge-detection tracing tool that finds edges in an image and suggests vector paths for boundary tracing.

4 min read
CAD Import

Import a DXF, SVG, or PDF file as editable canvas geometry, with layer selection and scale alignment in a guided workspace.

4 min read
Backdrop Scenery

Attach a photo to a canvas edge as 3D backdrop scenery so your garden design sits in front of real-world surroundings.

3 min read
Sider i flersiders PDF-underlag

Velg hvilken side av en flersiders PDF du vil importere som underlag, og importer andre sider i samme dokument på nytt som separate underlag ved behov.

3 min read
Export Image

Export 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 read
Perspektivkorreksjon av underlag

Rett opp et skjevt foto eller en skannet plan ved å dra fire hjørnehåndtak til hjørnene av det rektangulære området du vil flate ut.

4 min read
Export PDF

Export 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 read
Smart sporing – toleranse og utjevning

Juster kontrollene for toleranse, forenkling og utjevning for å balansere nøyaktighet mot ren kurve når du auto-sporer et underlag.

4 min read
Export DXF

Export the 2D plan as a DXF file (AutoCAD R2000 / AC1015) for use in CAD software, with unit and selection options.

3 min read
Smart sporing – interesseregion

Begrens auto-sporeren til en rektangulær eller polygon-region av underlaget slik at den ignorerer irrelevant innhold utenfor området du bryr deg om.

3 min read
Print

Render the garden plan and hand it to your browser's print dialog, where you pick the printer, paper, and copies.

3 min read
Smart sporing – pensel og viskelær

Mal inn manglende kanter manuelt eller visk ut feildeteksjoner før auto-sporeren gjør masken om til en vektorbane.

4 min read

Settings & Preferences

Configure your project, canvas, and editing preferences.

Project Settings

Configure project-wide settings — project name, canvas dimensions, unit system, currency, and annotation defaults.

3 min read
Canvas and Display Settings

Configure what is shown on the canvas — grid visibility, grid size, axis display, canvas background colour, and underlay settings.

2 min read
Editing Preferences

Configure snap behaviour, angle increment, magnetic snap radius, and layer management from the Editing tab of Project Settings.

3 min read
Sted- og plasseringsinnstillinger

Angi prosjektets virkelige plassering og hvilken vei nord peker på planen – de to fakta som solbanen, skygger og all analyse er avhengige av.

3 min read
3D & Lighting Settings

Configure default 3D settings and sun lighting — extrude height, camera FOV, sun azimuth, sun elevation, sun intensity, and shadow casting.

2 min read
3D og belysning

Angi prosjektstandarder for 3D-redigering og sollys – standard ekstruderingshøyde, kameraets synsfelt, og solens asimut, elevasjon, intensitet og skygger.

3 min read
Kontoinnstillinger

Se kontoinformasjonen din, administrer firmadetaljer, inviter teammedlemmer og gjennomgå aktive moduler og funksjoner.

4 min read
Abonnement og fakturering

Gjennomgå det gjeldende abonnementet ditt, oppdater betalingsmåten, se tidligere fakturaer, og endre eller si opp abonnementet via den sikre faktureringsportalen.

3 min read
Språk og regioninnstilling

Endre grensesnittspråket og prosjektets regioninnstilling som styrer tallformatering, for eksempel desimaltegnet.

2 min read
White-label-profilering

Last opp logoen din og angi primær- og aksentfarger slik at PDF-rapportene og utskriftsvisningene dine bærer ditt eget utseende i stedet for standardprofileringen til Gardenly3D.

4 min read

2D Editor

129 articles · ~376 min

Drawing Tools

Draw garden shapes, paths, beds, and annotations with precision tools.

Select Tool

How to select, move, resize, and rotate objects using the Select tool.

3 min read
Create Area

The Create Area tool traces the boundary of any enclosed space with a single click.

2 min read
Linjeverktøy

Tegn et enkelt rett linjesegment mellom to punkter, med tre inntastingsmoduser og valgfri segmentkjeding.

2 min read
Polylinjeverktøy

Tegn flersegmentbaner ved å klikke for å legge til punkter, med frihåndstegning og formforhåndsinnstillinger.

3 min read
Rektangel og sirkel

Tegn rektangler, avrundede rektangler, sirkler og ellipser for bed, terrasser og strukturer.

3 min read
Bue og ring

Tegn buer som åpne buede baner og ringer som lukkede smultringformer for kanter, omramminger og buede kanter.

3 min read
Kurver

Tegn jevne, flytende kurver for organiske bed, kanter og buktende stier med Kurve-verktøyet.

3 min read
Bezier-bane — flersegmentkurver

Kjed flere kurvenoder til én bane slik at en enkelt kant kan kurve, rette seg ut og kurve igjen — for lange, organiske hagekanter.

2 min read
Frihåndsverktøy

Skisser organiske former og kanter ved å tegne frihånd, med valgfri utjevning og automatisk lukking.

2 min read
Regular Polygon

Draw equilateral polygons with any number of sides — triangles, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and more.

2 min read
Tekstverktøy

Plasser tekstetiketter på planen din som tekst med automatisk bredde eller bokser med fast bredde og tekstbryting.

2 min read
Path Editing (Node Edit Tool)

Edit the individual nodes, handles, and segments of polylines, curve paths, and freehand paths using the Node Edit tool.

5 min read
Fyll- og konturstiler

Hvordan styre de tre stilaksene på enhver form: Semantisk klasse (designintensjonen), Kontur (konturlinjen) og Fyll (fargen eller teksturen).

5 min read
Zoom Tools

Zoom in, zoom out, zoom to fit, zoom to 100%, and zoom window — all the zoom controls.

2 min read
Måleverktøy

Mål avstander og vinkler på planen din, inkludert flersegmentbaner, uten å plassere en permanent annotering.

3 min read
Flip Tools

Flip selected objects horizontally or vertically from the top bar.

1 min read
Break and Split

Break a path at a clicked point, or split an entity at an intersection.

2 min read
Drawing Shapes for Wizards

When you start a hardscape or planting wizard, you draw the footprint using the Wizard Shape panel with presets and dimension fields.

3 min read
Bildeobjekter

Sett inn bilder på lerretet som redigerbare tegneobjekter — velg en fil, dra og slipp, eller lim inn fra utklippstavlen.

3 min read

Modification Tools

Move, copy, rotate, offset, trim, and reshape garden objects.

Move and Copy

Move and copy objects by clicking, dragging, or entering exact distances.

3 min read
Rotate and Scale

Rotate objects by dragging or entering an exact angle. Scale objects by factor or to an exact size.

3 min read
Mirror and Offset

Mirror objects across an axis to create symmetry. Offset paths and shapes inward or outward by a set distance.

3 min read
Array Tools

Create rectangular grids and radial arrays of objects.

3 min read
Trim and Extend

Trim path segments at intersections and extend paths to meet other objects.

2 min read
Fillet and Chamfer

Round path corners with Fillet (curved) or cut them flat with Chamfer (angled).

2 min read
Path Operations

Repeat objects along a path, align objects to a path, and pick-path for evenly spaced placement.

3 min read
Style Painter

Copy 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 read
Juster og fordel

Juster valgte objekter etter en felles kant eller midtlinje, eller fordel dem jevnt over horisontal eller vertikal plass.

3 min read
Path Booleans

Combine, subtract, or intersect two path shapes using Boolean operations.

2 min read
Convert and Join Paths

Convert shapes to editable curves. Join open path endpoints to create a single continuous path.

2 min read
Slett

Fjern valgte objekter fra tegningen med Delete eller Backspace.

2 min read
Formatpensel

Ettkliks-snarvei som kopierer stilen til det valgte objektet og bytter rett over i modus for å male på mål.

2 min read
Node Cleanup

Clean up traced paths after importing and vectorizing an image — delete, simplify, and remove small paths.

3 min read

Hardscape & Structures

Step-by-step wizards for every garden structure — decks, patios, fences, pergolas, pools, and more.

Hardscape Overview

Overview of the hardscape tools — deck, patio, walkway, fence, wall, pool, pond, pergola, gazebo, and more.

2 min read
Deck Wizard

Create decks with custom board layout, border, accent strips, elevation, and wood style using the Deck Wizard.

4 min read
Patio Wizard

Create patios with tiled surfaces, pattern layouts (grid, running bond, herringbone), border bands, and accent tiles using the Patio Wizard.

4 min read
Walkway Wizard

Create walkways by drawing a guide path, setting width and end caps, then configuring the surface color or material and border.

3 min read
Stepping Stones

Place stepping stones along a drawn path, choosing stone shape (geometric or organic), size, material, spacing, and orientation using the Stepping Stone Wizard.

3 min read
Edging

Add garden edging bands along a drawn path or around an existing region. Configure width, height, offset mode, corner treatment, and segmentation.

3 min read
Fence Wizard

Create 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 read
Wall Wizard

Create 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 read
Privacy Screen

Create privacy screens by drawing a path and configuring panel dimensions, style, and wood finish.

3 min read
Pool Wizard

Design swimming pools with configurable depth profiles (constant or shallow-to-deep), coping, surround, and accessories.

4 min read
Pond Wizard

Design garden ponds with a configurable edge band, fountain jets, and decorative features including wildlife and water plants.

4 min read
Pergola Wizard

Design pergolas with configurable post height, beam direction, slat layout, and wood finish.

4 min read
Louvered Pergola

Design a louvered pergola with motorised-style rotating roof slats. Configure height, posts, beams, louver angle, and wood finish.

4 min read
Gazebo Wizard

Place a gazebo by clicking to set its centre, then configure shape, size, roof style, and wood finish.

3 min read
Pavilion Wizard

Design open-sided pavilions with configurable roof style, post spacing, and wood finish.

3 min read
Covered Patio

Design covered patios that attach to a wall or stand free, with configurable roof, posts, railing, and wood finish.

4 min read
Carport

Design carports with configurable roof style, post positions, and materials.

3 min read
Cabana

Design cabanas with configurable walls, roof, and wood finish.

3 min read
Outdoor Kitchen

Design outdoor kitchens by configuring counter layout, appliances, and optional cover structure.

4 min read
Arbor

Place garden arbors by configuring dimensions, arch style, and wood finish.

3 min read
Trellis

Place trellises by configuring panel dimensions, grid pattern, mounting type, and wood finish.

3 min read
Shade Sail

Place tensioned shade sails in triangle, rectangle, or square shapes. Configure anchor post heights individually for a draped sail effect.

3 min read
Building

Add buildings — sheds, houses, garages, and other structures — with configurable footprint shape, walls, roof, openings, and surface materials.

5 min read
Custom Structure

Build custom parametric structures from scratch using the component-based Structure Edit workspace.

4 min read
Structure Edit Workspace

The 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 read
Assembly Snapping — Connecting Structural Components

Socket 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 read
Skraveringsoverlegg-editoren

Skraveringsmønster-editor per enhet – velg et mønster, sett forgrunnsfarge, dekkevne, rotasjon og flisstørrelse, eller fall tilbake til klassestandarden.

4 min read
Skraveringsinnstillinger-panelet

Prosjektomfattende skraveringsstandarder – velg en regional konvensjon og overstyr skraveringsmønstre per klasse for hele tegningen.

3 min read
Verktøy for strukturmatriser og duplisering

I strukturredigereren: rektangulær matrise, radial matrise, fyll-mellom, duplisering og tilbakestilling for valgte strukturdeler.

5 min read
Konverter og rediger strukturdeler som mesh

Rediger den underliggende ressursen til en strukturdel, lag en engangs unik kopi fra en struktur, eller konverter valgte deler til redigerbar mesh-geometri.

6 min read

Water & Irrigation

Design irrigation systems, drainage layouts, and water features.

Water and Irrigation Overview

Overview of the water and irrigation tools — irrigation system design, drainage design, and water feature placement.

2 min read
Irrigation Mode Overview

Learn how the Irrigation mode toolbar works and how to design a complete irrigation system from water source to sprinkler zones.

5 min read
Sprinklers and Drip Emitters

Place 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 read
Drip Line

Learn 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 read
Drainage Mode Overview

Learn 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 read
Valves and Controller Zones

Place manual shutoff valves and zone valves, connect them to the pipe network, and organize zones for automated irrigation scheduling.

4 min read
Valve Manifold

Place 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 read
Water Features

Add decorative water features — ponds, pools, fountain jets, bubblers, and waterfalls — using the Add Object panel and hardscape wizards.

3 min read
Water Source Point

Place 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 read
Backflow Preventer

Place a backflow preventer at the water supply entry point to protect the potable water supply from contamination by irrigation water.

2 min read
Pressure Regulator

Place 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 read
Irrigation Filter

Place an irrigation filter on the supply line to protect drip emitters and spray heads from debris and sediment.

2 min read
Hose Connection Points

Document outdoor tap outlet points for hand-watering areas by placing hose connection components on the irrigation plan.

2 min read
Drain Inlet

Learn how to place and configure point drain and trench drain inlets in Drainage mode using the Place Drain tool.

2 min read
Catch Basin

Learn 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 read
Channel Drain

Learn how to place and configure channel drains in Drainage mode — linear surface-level grated drains used along driveways, patios, and building foundations.

2 min read
Drain Pipe

Learn how to draw drain pipes in Drainage mode, set diameter, configure burial depth, and connect pipes to inlets, catch basins, and outlets.

2 min read
Drainage Outlet

Learn how to place and configure drainage outlet points in Drainage mode — the terminal discharge point for the site drainage network.

2 min read
Cleanout Riser

Learn how to place cleanout risers on drain pipes to document maintenance access points in the underground drainage network.

2 min read
Downspout Connection

Learn how to document downspout connections in Drainage mode — point components that mark where roof drainage enters the underground site drainage network.

2 min read
Setting Burial Depth

Learn how to set burial mode and depth for drain pipes, catch basins, and point components using the BurialSettings Inspector panel.

3 min read

Lighting Design

Plan outdoor lighting — path lights, spotlights, LED strips, string lights, and wiring.

Light Types

Overview of the five light fixture types in the editor: path light, spotlight, area light, string lights, and sunlight.

3 min read
Sunlight (Directional Light)

The directional sunlight represents the sun. Its position is set via azimuth and elevation sliders; it casts directional shadows across the entire scene.

2 min read
Path Light

Path lights are low omnidirectional fixtures for illuminating walkways and garden borders. Choose from five fixture styles and set intensity, color, and height.

2 min read
Spotlight

Spotlights emit a directed cone of light for accenting trees, walls, and architectural features. Set beam spread, elevation angle, and penumbra softness.

2 min read
Area Light

Area lights are flat rectangular sources for broader diffuse illumination of walls, ceilings, and large surfaces.

2 min read
String Lights

String lights run along a drawn path. Choose from Festoon, Fairy, or Edison bulb styles and configure spacing and sag.

2 min read
Wiring and Infrastructure

Document your lighting system's electrical infrastructure: transformers, cable runs, junction boxes, and lighting controllers.

3 min read
Lighting Design Tips

Best practices for garden lighting design — light layering, uplighting, path marking, and using the 3D photoreal view to evaluate your scheme.

3 min read
Lighting Transformer

Place a lighting transformer symbol on the plan to document the low-voltage power supply for your garden lighting system.

1 min read
Cable Run

Draw cable routes on the plan to document how power runs between the transformer, junction boxes, and light fixtures.

2 min read
Junction Box

Place junction box symbols on the plan to document distribution points where cables branch in your outdoor lighting system.

1 min read
Lighting Controller

Place a lighting controller symbol on the plan to document smart controllers, timers, or relay modules in your outdoor lighting system.

1 min read

3D 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.

Extrude, Build, and Dig — 3D Shape Operations

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 read
Volume Points — Freeform Height Control for 3D Shapes

Use 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 read
Profile Editing — Custom Edge Cross-Sections

Customize 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 read
Sculpt Workspace — Freeform Surface Painting

Use 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 read
3D Composition Modes — Add, Subtract, and Attach

Combine 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 read
Komposisjonspanel

Kombiner ekstruderte 3D-objekter til sammensatte enheter ved hjelp av Legg til i form, Skjær ut og Fest til overflate. Velg en overflatemodus (Tilpass til overflate eller Følg høyde) og en høyderegel (Bland, Ta høyere, Ta lavere) for å styre hvordan barn møter forelderen sin.

5 min read
Stacking Overrides — Tuning a Child Within a Composition

Tune 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 read
Face Textures — Per-Face Material Assignment

Assign 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 read
Height Field — Smooth Continuous Surface Mesh

The 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 read
Build, Dig, and Wrap — Composition Tools

Three 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 read
Nettmodell-bibliotek – Operasjoner

Bygg et gjenbrukbart bibliotek med nettmodeller: lag nye modeller, importer 3D-filer, forfrem en eksisterende enhet, slipp koblede instanser inn i en tegning, og reimporter fra den opprinnelige kilden for å oppdatere hver instans.

5 min read
Rotation Ring Gizmo — Rotate 3D Objects Interactively

The 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 read
3D Snap — Snapping in the 3D Editor

Snap 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 read
Transform HUD — Precise Position, Rotation, and Scale

The 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 read
Sweep and Revolve — Path-Based 3D Generation

Sweep 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 read
Flow (Loft) — Multi-Profile 3D Surface Generation

Flow 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 read
Mesh Asset Library — Reusable 3D Model Assets

The 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 read

Terrain

13 articles · ~64 min

Terrain Module

Import real survey data, sculpt and edit terrain surfaces, and analyse slope, drainage, cut/fill, and contours.

Terrain Overview

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 read
Terrain Import

Import real-world elevation data from GeoTIFF, XYZ point cloud, or USGS sources to create an accurate site terrain mesh.

4 min read
Terrain from Scratch

Create 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 read
Terrain Surface Editing — Sculpt, Volume Points, Grading

Shape 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 read
Terrain Analysis Tools — Slope, Drainage, Cut/Fill

Read 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 read
Contour Line Overlay

Show contour lines on a terrain surface, adjust the interval to suit the site, and export them as DXF for CAD.

4 min read
Break Lines — Constraining the Terrain Surface

Force 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 read
Retaining Walls on Terrain

Draw 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 read
Volumpunkter

Form et terreng eller en 3D-overflate ved å plassere punktkilder som trekker overflaten opp eller skyver den ned innenfor en påvirkningsradius.

5 min read
Formpunkter

Rediger en høydeoverflate direkte ved å flytte enkelte kontrollpunkter opp eller ned – presis kontroll over formen punkt for punkt.

4 min read
Profil

Rediger kantprofilkurver på en høydeoverflate – form hvordan overflaten reiser seg fra grensen ved hjelp av bezier-kurver og forhåndsinnstillinger.

5 min read
Modeller

Penselbasert forming av høydeoverflater — legg til, grav, jevn ut eller flat ut overflaten med justerbar radius, styrke, form og kantmykhet.

5 min read
Høydeoverflate-inspektør

Inspektørpanelet for høydedrevne overflater – velg en kantprofil, velg en forhåndsinnstilling for toppoverflaten, og juster parameterne som styrer formen.

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Presentation

17 articles · ~59 min

Presentation & Rendering

Create photorealistic, sketch, and watercolor views — plus slideshows, drone flyovers, and shadow studies.

Fargegradering (Fargestemning)

Gi fotomodus-renders en konsistent stemning med en fargegradering i den live forhåndsvisningen, og bruk en fargestil når du eksporterer et stillbilde.

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Lighting Controls

Control the sun position, sky exposure, shadow softness, and ambient fill light in Photo mode using the Presentation panel lighting controls.

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Væreffekter

Gi en fotorealistisk render atmosfære med skydekke, regn, snø, tåke og vind ved hjelp av Vær-fanen og dens ettklikks forhåndsinnstillinger.

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Seasonal Plant Changes

Show clients how the garden looks across all four seasons using the seasonal plant rendering controls in Photo mode.

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Lysbildefremvisning

Fang lagrede visninger som lysbilder, presenter dem i fullskjerm for kunder, og eksporter settet som en PDF eller en bildesekvens.

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Drone Flyover

Generate a cinematic aerial flyover animation by placing camera waypoints over the garden and exporting the flight path as an MP4 video.

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Høykvalitetsfangst

Render et stillbilde av presentasjonskvalitet av den gjeldende fotomodusvisningen i opptil 8K, med kvalitetsnivåer, bakgrunnsuskarphet og en fargestemning.

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AI-generering (Presentasjon)

Gjør den gjeldende presentasjonsvisningen om til et AI-generert bilde i ditt valg av medium – fotorealistisk, akvarell, skisse eller konsept – ved å bruke kreditter fra kontosaldoen din.

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Screenshot Capture

Quickly capture views of your design using four screenshot modes: canvas, drawing, full page, or direct-to-deliverable.

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Snitt

Skjær et vertikalt plan gjennom 3D-scenen for å produsere et arkitektonisk tverrsnitt som viser terrengendringer, konstruksjonsdybder og jordlag.

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Soil Layers

Visualize subsurface soil layers in section cut views to document planting bed construction, drainage design, and ground composition.

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Environment Sky

Set the sky and background environment for Photo mode renders — choose between a procedural sky, HDR panorama, solid color, or transparent background.

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Video Export

Export Drone Flyover, Shadow Study, and Slideshow animations as MP4 or MOV video files with configurable resolution, frame rate, and codec.

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Design Automation

10 articles · ~39 min

Automation

Automate repetitive design tasks with built-in templates, a visual node graph editor, and the built-in code editor.

Automation Overview

The Automation panel provides scripting and visual programming for repetitive design tasks. Three tabs: My Automations, Editor, and Help.

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My Automations Tab

Your library of saved automations. Run, edit, rename, duplicate, and delete automations. Browse the Template Gallery to start from a ready-made automation.

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Editor Sidebar (Compact Mode)

The compact Editor tab: parameter form, run controls, output console, and results panel — all in the side panel without leaving the canvas.

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IDE Layout

The 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.

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Visual Flow Editor

Build automation programs by connecting node cards on a canvas — no code required. Each node represents a garden API call or Lua statement.

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Code Editor

The Lua code editor in the automation IDE. Syntax highlighting, auto-complete for GardenlyScript API, error highlighting, and --@param annotations for parameter forms.

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Record and Preview

Record manual canvas actions and convert them to automation code. Preview mode shows results with blue NEW and red strikethrough badges before committing changes.

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Automation Triggers

Configure 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.

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How Do I… Tab

The 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.

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Automation Limits

GardenlyScript 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.

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