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How to Learn the CAD Program for Landscaping

Computer-Aided Design, or CAD, programs that allow you to construct landscape designs are used every day. Learning how to use these programs is beneficial to any future or current landscape designer because they can more easily store and organize the information that you need to keep a record of. They can allow you to design beautiful and unique landscapes and project them in a visual way so you can more effectively carry out your design ideas. To learn how to use these programs, you will need a few simple pointers.

Instructions

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  Find classes to take at your local community college because many colleges will offer a course in landscape design that will show you how to use CAD software. If you do not have time, you can look for a night or online class.
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  Purchase CAD software and begin to use it. Because CAD software can be expensive, you may not want to buy anything until you are sure it is something that interests you. Softwares that are common include DynaScape and AutoCad.
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  Search in your local library or bookstore for books or informational pamphlets that instruct you how to use CAD software, such as "AutoCAD for Dummies."
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  Search online for portfolios of landscape designers. Using search engines such as Google you can begin to gain inspiration and ideas. You will also be able to see what professional landscape CAD drawings look like.

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