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[Matak]

Winter is in its deep throes. The back yard is snow covered and the frost is at least a foot deep, in spite of the mild weather. What better time to dream and plan!

IMO, the best way to plan is to dream and draw to scale. The best way to do that is with drawing software that is specifically created for landscaping. There are a few programs out there, but which is best for pondcaping? Which is the best value for the $? (or £?)

[koikeepr]

lots of folks use google sketch up. It's free!

[Matak]

koikeepr said:

lots of folks use google sketch up. It's free!

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Show me where Koikeepr

[koikeepr]

Here ya go!

http://sketchup.google.com/

Do read the manual. It definitely helps! LOL!

[Matak]

Now that's cool. Thanks

[koikeepr]

Yeah, it does some pretty amazing stuff either flat or in 2D. And, heck, it's free! It does take some getting used to in order to figure out how to use, but it's fairly simple once you read the directions. I've sketched out things like a filtration plan, but never a full pondscape. But I have seen others do pretty amazing renderings with it, with the trees and everything.

I look forward to seeing what you design with it Matak.

[Matak]

Thanks KK. I'm used to rendering with Corel Draw, but this is completely different. But nothing like a learning curve to sharpen the skills.