Punch! Master Landscape Pro
Features Listing
Red type indicates new features in Punch! Master Landscape ProTM (from Punch! Master LandscapeTM).
Blue type indicates enhanced features in Punch! Master Landscape ProTM (from Punch! Master LandscapeTM).
Overview
All programs & tools fully integrated
75+ video tutorials
FREE software updates via Internet
FREE software development kit via the Internet
Toggled interface to Snap modes
Content and information organized with tabbed interface: Entity Properties, PowerToolsª, Objects, Templates, Plants, Trim, Color & Materials
Fit drawing to window
Open recently accessed projects
Multiple floor home design
Virtual Ruler for easy measurements
Keyboard shortcuts
Tool Tips
Detailed floorplan notations
Auto-scrolling
Opens files from previous Punch! products
Auto-Save, in the event of power failure
Snaps: precision drawing with your mouse
Instant zoom with wheel mouse
2D Capabilities
Create scaled plans
2D elevation views
2D sliced elevation views
2D geometry creation tools
Object and point level editing
Polygon hatch fills
Line weights
Modify curves using smooth/unsmooth
Convert-2-3D
Convert 2D .dxf and .dwg files to 3D buildings & landscape
Convert basic 2D entities into unique 3D architectural features
Draw simple lines, arcs, circles, rectangles and convert them to walls, stairs, decks and landscape features
3D Technology
Photo-realistic, Anti-aliasing technology
Real-time walk through and fly around
Two new navigation modes for walk through and fly through: drag and release to navigate for more precise creation of 3D Views
View Point (for walk throughs) Click and drag to define view angle
Look up and down view controls
Change fly through center at any time
Walk up & down stairs
Shadows w/user defined light source
Lighting brightness control
Definable field of view
4 light styles, including landscape and can lighting
All lights cast multiple shadows for increased 3D realism
3D elevation views
Print 3D LiveViewª (includes ClearViewª & Wireframe options)
Control object visibility to increase speed
3D Cutaway slider
View cross sections from front, back, left, right, top
Import/Export Options
Enhanced DXF import/export
Import AutoCAD® .DWG files
Export AutoCAD® .DWG files
Export to .BMP file format
VRML export
Editing Tools
Extensive Properties Edit Bar for multiple selected objects
Edit the properties of multiple selected objects
Undo/redo up to 50 levels
Easily move entire plan anywhere on the lot
Rotate entire plan at any angle on the lot
Flip entire floorplan horizontally or vertically
Change wall, roof, floor and other segment lengths with keyboard entry
Arrow key move (nudge) option
Materials & Colors
Customizable Materials (customize both material color and scale) including Carpet, Flooring, Roofing, Wood, Siding, Stucco, Grass, Clouds, Stone, Block, Tile, Fabric
Wall Coverings
1125 color hues to choose from, or
Customizable to 16 million total colors
Wall Break Tool lets you add multiple colors/materials to any wall
Exterior wainscot options
Color ramps
Landscape Objects
Object categories include: Trees, Annuals, Shrubs, Hedges, Cacti, Bulbs, Perennials, Wildflowers, Ground Cover, Ornamental Grass, Tropicals, Edibles, Exterior Lighting components and more
Exterior accessories include: Buildings, Furniture, Planters, Playground Equipment, Pools and more
AutoClick PlacementTM
Continuous object insertion
Dimensioning
3D Elevation Slider
Auto dimensioning
Metric or English measurement option
Turn off/on dimensioning
Inside/center/outside wall dimensions
Leader dimension options
Diameter dimensions
Dimensions with/without extension lines
Text
TrueType font support
Multi-line text
Aligned text
Rotated text to any angle
Object OrganizerTM
Create custom Object categories for custom collections of objects, etc.
Move objects from library to library
Walls
Wall Properties Edit Bar
Create individual exterior wall sections
Optionally enter interior and exterior wall lengths with keyboard
Angle lock for custom wall creation
Copy walls between floors
Walls lock to 5 degree increments
Angle measurement displayed
Dimensions show real-time wall position during editing
Wall break tool
Curved wall tool
Horizontal/Vertical lock on/off
Variable wall thickness & heights
Automatic flooring on/off
Variable stud spacing
Custom wall shapes, angles & sizes
Custom wall elevations
Window/Door call-outs
Automatic base trim
Library paneling
Floor cut out tool w/depth/area calc
FloorPlan TraceTM
Scan and import existing designs
Traced plan is fully editable
Scanned images are fully scalable
Framing EditorTM
Metal or wood framing option
One mouse click frames your house
Frames custom walls too
Define load-bearing/non load-bearing walls
Single mouse click access to change window header size
Change framing features to meet codes
Automatically add floor joists and concrete slabs
Double click on a joist to change angle and spacing
Define rim joists
Retaining wall tool
Custom beams
User-definable beam & joist types
Add insulation with one mouse click
Support columns include steel and wood columns
Custom column material
Change wall material to concrete for walk-out basement and foundation extensions
Frame custom roofs
Customize rafter size & spacing
Frames custom decks
Custom stud spacing and size
Framing schedule
Stair Design Tools
Straight or curved stairs
Open staircase option
Removable side skirt wall
Click & Drag curved stair radius
Click & Drag stair rotation
Custom ht/wt, riser ht, tread wt
Handrails left/right, on/off, custom ht
Customize baluster spacing
Circular (spiral) staircases
Windows
Settings become defaults for drawing
19 customizable window styles:
Round, hex, triangle, arch, etc.
Width, height, elevation settings
Trim width adjustment
Stackable windows and doors
Custom window panel/grill wizard
Click & Drag placement
Auto-insert in wall
Auto-dimension read out
Stain, paint or add any material
Flip horizontally or vertically
Doors
Settings become defaults for drawing
12 customizable door styles:
Cased, Arched, Elliptical Openings,
Hinged, Elliptical Arched, French,
9-Light, Wooden Glass Panel, Pocket,
Bi-Fold, Sliding Glass, Garage Doors
Set width, height, elevation
Trim width adjustment
Stackable doors and windows
Hide for easy 3D viewing
Click & Drag placement
Auto-dimension read out
Click & Drag door swing angle
Auto-insert in wall
Reverse Hinge option
Landscaping
Landscape light fixtures
Automatic Plant Fill
Fills an area with a specified plant
Places plants around the perimeter of a specified shape
User-definable spacing for plants
Drag & Drop trees, shrubs, grass, etc.
Grow plants individually or in groups
Set planting age from seedling to 20 years
Botanical guide for each planting
Area calculator
Custom pathway designer and edging
Gazebos and yard furnishings
Sprinkler system layout
Click & Drag water radius & coverage
Mulch, gravel, paver brick
Fence - Privacy, Picket, Ranch, Split-Rail
Expanded PlantFinderª database
Import photos of plants
Add ponds, pools, berms, fill regions
Landscape Estimator
AutoClick PlacementTM
PlantEditorTM
Add plants to library
Import photos
Create custom libraries
Editing tools
Enhance plant images
PlantFinderTM
Locate a specific plant by its name
Specify plant category to search
Save search for later use
International plant zone maps
SurveyorTM
Enter lot coordinates
Use survey plat to create property lines
3 methods to enter data:
Azimuth
Bearing
Relative
Line dimensions show point ID, direction and length
Lot Slope & Topography
Multiple slope tool
Combine multiple slopes at different angles
Apply lot slopes in sections that level out on each end
Retaining walls
House & exterior walls automatically cut into slope
Walk and driveways follow topo Plants, paths & fences follow topo
Hills & ponds of any size, ht or depth
Custom property line tool
Custom paths: one click toggles between straight/curved
Custom Roof Designer
Click & Drag roof placement
Customize standard roofs to any pitch
Three point freehand roof tool
Four point freehand roof tool
Create freehand style roofs from existing wall segments
Complex roof design
Multiple elevation control points
Layout ManagerTM
Create one page with multiple views for printing
Toggle on/off floors for each 2D view
Views include 2D top, front, back, left, right, bitmaps, 3D LiveViews
Zoom in/out to set 2D views
Combine 2D and 3D views on the same printed page
Define 3D views for composite print
Annotate the layout with text
Estimatorª
Standard spreadsheet interface
Exports to .XLS spreadsheet format
Roof truss schedule
Window & Door schedule
Electrical schedule
Variable-size stud schedule
Area calc for floor & foundations
Deck schedule
Landscape plantings schedule
3D Custom WorkshopTM
Fully-integrated 3D CAD program
Furniture design to mechanical
Edit existing objects
Spline-based geometry
Auto-inserts into home design
Create your own object library
Landscape Lighting
Template overlay in one drawing
Turn on/off for easy viewing
Draw in 2D, see photo-realistic 3D
"Smart" objects attach to walls
Precision lighting adds photo-realistic light rendering
Add glowing illuminated light bulbs to fixtures
Ultimate DeckTM
Open or closed style steps
Multi-level & multi-story design
Free-form or included standard sizes
Automatic railing & stair generator
Apply same material or colors
Skirt toggle on/off
Freestanding or next to house
Square footage calculator
Custom handrail height
Custom baluster spacing
View framing
Expanded estimating
Change direction of boards
Deck DesignerTM
Deck Templates
Auto-track decks to exterior walls
Deck WizardTM
Automatically creates a deck to your specs
ClearViewTM
Glass House effect
Translucency Slider (opaque to clear)
2D elevation views (4-sides)
3D elevation views (4-sides)
3D wireframe views (unlimited)
3D PhotoViewTM
PhotoView EditorTM PowerToolTM
Customize photos for use in Punch! Drawings
4 draw modes for broad editing options
Color Editing allows user to "Paint" a surface
"Color" painting retains shadows
Create custom color lists
Masks to allow for painting a large area and removing the paint from small areas.
Solid color fills
Replicate tool
Material Tool for adding materials
Add horizontal and vertical perspective to materials to show depth and add realism
Mask areas can be saved
Import photos into 3D
View image from virtually any angle
Realistic perspective
Embellish your design
Combine real world with your virtual design
Place your family in your backyard or a picture on a wall
PowerToolsTM
Custom plug-ins from Third-party developers
PowerToolsTM extend functionality and allow customization of program features
AnimatorTM
Create multiple paths for a single animation
Change elevation for paths
Completely customizable viewing angles
Add/remove segments from your paths
Previews
User-definable preview playback speed
Define # seconds per segment
Option to see through walls during animation
Add transitions between segments
Fade In / Fade Out transitions
Add black frames before and/or after video
Look Up / Down
Select viewing mode: textured/shaded or ClearViewª in one animation
Define sunlight direction, angle & brightness
Curved or straight customizable path segments with "point tension"
Define Frames per Second
User-Definable video output size and quality
Animation settings are saved in the drawing
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