|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
For help downloading, installing, or activating the software, please see Frequently Asked Questions.
Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start guide is the best way to become familiar with the software. To access the guide:
- Click the Windows Start button.
- Point to Realtime Landscaping Photo 5 > Help > Realtime Landscaping Photo Quick Start Guide.
A printed copy is included with the shipped software. You can also download the guide (3.7 MB).
Tip: For more comprehensive help, press F1 to access the built-in user's guide. You can also view the user's guide here.
Getting Started Video
The following video will help you get started.
Video |
Description |
Length |
| Getting Started |
How to design a landscape using a photo of your property. |
3:50 |
Help and Tutorials
Below are links to selected topics from the user's guide. Most include step-by-step instructions to help you get started.
Link |
Description |
| Importing a background picture |
Instructions for importing the picture you want to use for designing the landscape |
| Adding plants |
How to add plants to your landscape. Includes instructions for editing plants and creating your own custom varieties |
| Adding fill regions |
Design yards, garden areas, driveways, and more |
| Adding edging |
Add edging to border your yard and garden areas |
| Using masks |
Shows how to prevent objects from drawing over parts of the background |
| Adding accessories |
Decorate your landscape design with lawn furniture, outdoor kitchens, playsets, roads, and more. Includes instructions for setting the perspective to match the background |
| Adding pictures |
Add pictures of animals, statuary, rockery, and other objects |
| Adding text |
Add plant callouts, client names, and other text to your landscape designs |
| Landscape lighting |
Add landscape lights, torches, and Japanese lanterns to your design |
| Changing the drawing order |
Determine the order that objects should be drawn |
| Editing the background picture |
Edit the background picture using the Realtime Picture Editor |
| Importing pictures from Architect, Pro, or Plus |
Want to add a swimming pool or other complex design to your photo-based landscapes? Use Realtime Landscaping Architect, Pro, or Plus to create pictures of 3D scenes and import them into Realtime Landscaping Photo |
| Editing objects |
Links to instructions for various ways to edit your objects |
| Editing points |
Methods of editing the shapes of your objects |
| Editing materials |
Customize the look of your accessories and other objects |
| Importing pictures |
Import pictures of plants and other objects using the wizard |
| Editing pictures |
How to start the Realtime Picture Editor for editing plants and other pictures |
| Importing SketchUp and 3ds models |
Download models from the Google 3D Warehouse and import them using the wizard |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
