This guide will show you how to add a Google Maps image as an overlay using the Google Maps Import Wizard in Realtime Landscaping Plus.
Begin by clicking Tools under the Menu Bar and click Google Maps Import Wizard.
A dialog box will appear as seen in the image below. Click Next to start the wizard.
You will be prompted to start Google Maps to locate the map address. Click Start Google Maps.
Input the desired address in the space provided and click Search.
To zoom in and out, hold down the Control key while rotating the Middle mouse button. Alternatively, you can use the + and – buttons found in the lower right corner of the screen. Once you have a clear view of your property, click Specify Region.
Left click to move the points and outline the border of your property. To insert a new point, Left click and drag one of the light gray points seen in the image below. You will see how we have added additional points to define the curves in the lower corners. Once you are satisfied with the outline, click Import.
For the next step, you will be asked to set the destination file name. Click Set File Name, save the imported map under your desired file name and click Next.
You are now at the final step of the wizard. To make any revisions to previous steps, click the Back button. Once you are happy with the selections, click Finish to import the map image into your landscape design.
You can edit the transparency and dimensions of the image using the following options:
You can also rotate the compass to have your property face a specific direction.
You now have a template to build your landscape design on as seen in the image below.
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