Terrain

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• Adding a Pond and Stream to Your Terrain

  Ponds and streams are easy to model with Home Designer

• Converting a Plot Plan Polyline to a Terrain Perimeter

  Convert a closed polyline into a terrain perimeter by using the Convert Polyline dialog in Home Designer Pro.

• Creating a Planting Bed

  Garden beds and raised beds can be modeled with Home Designer

• Creating a Play Area

  In this article we will cover using spline sidewalks, creating a parking lot and using terrain features to show bark areas for playground equipment.

• Creating a Plot Plan in Home Designer Pro

  Plot plans can be created easily with Home Designer

• Creating a Retaining Wall

  Creating elegant retaining walls with Home Designer is easy by following the steps in this resource.

• Creating a Stone Stair

• Creating a Window Well for an Egress

  Creating a window well with Home Designer is quick and easy

• Creating an In-ground Swimming Pool

  Modeling an in-ground swimming pool is accomplished using the Terrain tools and objects from the library.

• Creating Road Markings

  Creating streets and neighborhoods with Home Designer is easy

• Creating Stairs in Sloping Terrain

  Exterior stairs can be created with many Home Designer products on a sloping terrain using a combination of stairs, retaining walls and landings.

• Designing Landscaping in Front of a Photograph

  Modifying a photo of your home is easy with Home Designer

• Drawing a Fence Around an Irregularly Shaped Lot

  Creating a fence around your yard is fun with Home Designer

• Drawing a Plot Plan

  Surveyor data for a plot plan can be used to create an accurate terrain or plot plan detail for your project.

• Editing Terrain to Create a Daylight Basement

  By modifying the height of the building pad, you can expose a portion of your foundation level to create a daylight basement for your house.

• Editing the Shape and Size of the Terrain Perimeter

  Modeling your front and back yard is easy with Home Designer

• How to have two Detached Buildings at Different Elevations Display Correctly

  Modeling two houses at different elevations is easy with Home Designer

• Importing Plant Images

  Import images of plants and other objects to add custom details to your plans.

• Modeling a Sloping Terrain for a Walk-out Basement

  Daylight basements and walkouts are created by modifying the terrain.

• Placing a Fence on a Terrain Wall

  Creating a solid wall with iron fencing on top is easy with Home Designer

• Placing a Gate in a Terrain Wall

  Designing an iron gate in a stone wall is easy with Home Designer

• Setting the Height of the Terrain

  Modify the elevation of the terrain by adjusting the Subfloor Height Above Terrain field located in the Terrain Specification dialog.

• Stepping Terrain for a Terraced Flower Bed

  Home Designer makes quick work of a terraced stepped garden

• Troubleshooting Why the Terrain Tools are Greyed Out

  Creating a new terrain in Home Designer is an easy task

• Understanding How the Height of the Floor Relates to the Height of the Terrain

  Learn how the floor height relates to the terrain height by viewing this resource.

• Using Terrain Features and Regions

  Custom landscaping and terrain design is easy with Home Designer

• Using Terrain Walls to Create Solid Hedges

  Designing a hedge around your yard is easy with Home Designer

• Using the Plant Chooser

  Choosing plants for your landscaping is easy with Home Designer