the residential trifecta:connecting 2d plans, 3d models, and

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(Patrick) / Mark Carvalho – www. sketchuptraining .com / Daniel Tal – www . danieltal . com

The Residential Designers Trifecta: Connecting 2D plans, 3D models and Project Management

[DynaSCAPE]

[Manage360][SketchUp and

Sketch3D]

The Residential Designers Trifecta:

Connecting 2D plans, 3D models and Project Management



Patrick DuChene

Mark Carvalho

Daniel Tal

Presenters

Owner: DuChene Design Solutions, LLCProvides Landscape Design, 3D

Modeling, Animation, and Consulting Services to the landscape industry

Owner: Cadman Inc.Provides Architectural Design, 3D

Modeling, Training, and Consulting Services to the landscape industry



Objectives:1. Introduction to the DynaSCAPE work flow2. Basic as well as unique functionality of DynaSCAPE Design and Color3. Seamless transitioning from DynaSCAPE Design to SketchUp modeling4. Show tools available for DynaSCAPE users SketchUp such as plugin and

Sketch3D5. Introduce the estimating capabilities of DynaSCAPE Design and

Manage3606. Show how Manage360 can help run your business7. Show the work flow from DynaSCAPE Design to Manage360



DynaSCAPE Design

What is DynaSCAPE Design

1. 2D CAD Drafting Software

2. Specific to the residential site designers

3. Includes 2D plant symbols, rocks and other important amenities

4. Can manage and quantify plans using Manage 360

5. Can generate 2D plan color graphic

6. Convert site drawing to SketchUp for modeling

SketchUp DynaSCAPE Design Manage 360

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Manage360

What is Manage360

1. Comprehensive business management software

2. Specific to landscape design/ build industry

3. Sales and Estimating, Job Management and Accounting Integration

4. Generate estimates / proposals directly from 2D DS labeled design

5. Create work orders, track job progress, manage time sheets, analyze

job profits and losses using built in industry best practices.

SketchUp DynaSCAPE Design Manage 360



DynaSCAPE to SketchUp

SketchUp 3D model

1. Convert 2D drawing to SketchUp format from DynaSCAPE

2. Use DynaSCAPE extension in SketchUp to clean up drawing

3. Add detail with Sketch3D: over 1000 proprietary components

SketchUp DynaSCAPE Design Manage360



Process Overview: Open Your Pre-Built Prototype



Process Overview: Import Site Survey - AutoCAD, JPEG, BMP or PDF

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Process Overview: Draft site plan in DynaSCAPE Design Software










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Process Overview: Softscape / Plant Labeling from Manage360

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Process Overview: Softscape / Plant Labeling from Manage360



Process Overview: Export Design to Manage360



Process Overview: Import Design Data into Manage360



Process Overview: DynaSCAPE to SketchUp

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Process Overview: DynaSCAPE to SketchUp



Process Overview: SketchUp Modeling







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Process Overview: DynaSCAPE Sketch3D










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