There was a link to a free one on tractorbynet.com not to long ago. I downloaded it 80 mb but have yet to install.Autocad is probably the best around but its VERY costly.
The cheapies or better yet, free ones on the net may give you all the features you will require.
www.visualimpactimaging.com is the program i am looking at. it seems good and a little less then buying auto cad. tell me what you think.There was a link to a free one on tractorbynet.com not to long ago. I downloaded it 80 mb but have yet to install.
Ken
At $1100 it still seems high, but thats cheaper than autocad. I just hope if you do buy this software, you get some real use out of it.to justify the buy price. For me that would be out of the question as i would only be using it for myself so i would have no money coming in to pay for the software.www.visualimpactimaging.com is the program i am looking at. it seems good and a little less then buying auto cad. tell me what you think.
I found another program that seems a little more affordable and less risk. see what you think www.ideaspectrum.comAt $1100 it still seems high, but thats cheaper than autocad. I just hope if you do buy this software, you get some real use out of it.to justify the buy price. For me that would be out of the question as i would only be using it for myself so i would have no money coming in to pay for the software.
Just what are you looking at designing? This package seems to be used for designing landscapes only.I found another program that seems a little more affordable and less risk. see what you think www.ideaspectrum.com
I think for now this may do the trick. If i go the cad route i would really like to get to know how to use it. And its to late for that now just getting all geared up for the busy season. So next winter i will maybe take a cad course.Just what are you looking at designing? This package seems to be used for designing landscapes only.
If you plan on drawing machinery or any other complex objects i don;t know if this one is for you....
My cousin uses Autocad, the things you can do with it is amazing, but the price tag is really scary too.
Another way to to go is to use a photo- landscape program where you can take a digital photo of the property and use the tools to draw in trees , shrubs or whatever might be needed. clients really like to see the before and after photos. works best on new construction ,where everything around the house is dirt.I think for now this may do the trick. If i go the cad route i would really like to get to know how to use it. And its to late for that now just getting all geared up for the busy season. So next winter i will maybe take a cad course.
Hi, I have been using the program Realtime Landscape pro from ideaspectrum since a couple of years and I can say it is a super program, it is cheap, yet extremely user friendly and quite high tech. I have now upgraded to the architect version which I find even better. I believe this program would be ideal for what you need. regards, GopalI found another program that seems a little more affordable and less risk. see what you think www.ideaspectrum.com
The best program at a reasonable price is Garden CAD. It is a cut down user friendly version of autocad type programmes, but more mouse operated than command operated especially for the landscaper who is more hands on building the landscape than being an architect. It is extremely powerful and very professional and a new version is coming out soon too...but it is only $50. it is an amazing piece of software for the price. There is a little learning curve, but all is explained in small videos or you can do a diploma. If you are willing to take a bit of time to learn the program, garden cad is pretty much the best bang for buck, short of spending big money on software...and to be honest this is as powerful and if not easier to use. http://www.gardencad.net/web/ Just my very experienced opinion.Good morning. I did all my land scapeing with 1970 350 JD crawer . I just got a 4635 gehl skidsteer. Im retired coal miner. Early morning with my coffee and camera takeing pictures and reviewing them on my comp worked for me . I do part time land scapeing an I take pictures an review them . Turbo
We use Dynascape. Have used it for over 10 years, and is much easier to learn than AutoCad. They now have plugins to color and create 3D drawings with SketchUp. Not cheap, but the old adage of you get what you pay for definitely applies.The best program at a reasonable price is Garden CAD. It is a cut down user friendly version of autocad type programmes, but more mouse operated than command operated especially for the landscaper who is more hands on building the landscape than being an architect. It is extremely powerful and very professional and a new version is coming out soon too...but it is only $50. it is an amazing piece of software for the price. There is a little learning curve, but all is explained in small videos or you can do a diploma. If you are willing to take a bit of time to learn the program, garden cad is pretty much the best bang for buck, short of spending big money on software...and to be honest this is as powerful and if not easier to use. http://www.gardencad.net/web/ Just my very experienced opinion.