Landscape Vision Software: Frequently Asked Questions

To install the required Microsoft .NET 1.1 Framework:

• Click on the following link Get the NET Framework 1.1
• \When you are on this Microsoft page, click on the link "All Users: Check to See If You Have the .NET Framework 1.1 Installed"
• Then click on the link "Microsoft Windows Update".
• Then click on the "CUSTOM" button.
• Then, on the left side, under "Select by Type", select "Software (Optional)".
• Then on the right side, click the check box for "Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1".
• Then click on the green arrow, "Review and Install Updates".

It will take about 10 minutes to install.

Once it's installed. Now, you can enjoy the LV product!

How secure is the online payment processing?

All payment and billing information is processed via SSL secure server-to-server processing.

Do I have to learn a difficult CAD program to use this software and does this software use CAD renderings?

No, Landscape Vision does not involve any CAD drawings or renderings. Our software application contains real photo images of plants and foliage. Just drag and drop your way to your dream landscape.

Does your software allow for multiple landscape designs?

Yes, you can landscape as many pictures, homes, gardens as your computer will hold. (Front yard, side yard, back yard, etc.)

Can I import my own images into Landscape Vision?

Yes, an exciting addition to our new version allows you to easily import your own plant images AND we let you add or replace any image in any of our categories. Walkways, Pavers, Plants, Arbors, Mulch.

How do I prepare an image to be importable?

The guidelines for preparing and image for import are as follows:

• must be a JPEG (.jpg) or GIF (.gif) image file type
• can be of any size but at least 150x150 pixels
• image resolution of at least 72 dpi
• must have a transparent background

You can use many image editing tools to create an image with a transparent background. As an example, here's how you could prepare images using Adobe Photoshop.

Open the image in Adobe, and get its image dimensions. Then create a new image with the same image size dimensions with a transparent background selected. Next, click on original image and click "Select " then "All" to select the entire image. Then click "Edit" then "Copy" to get a copy of the image. then, click on the new image. Then click "Edit" then "Paste" to paste a copy of the image into the new image.

Now, let's figure out the best way to remove the background around the image. If the current image background is all white, you can use the Photoshop "Magic Wand Tool". Select the magic wand image to activate it, then click on the white background of the new image. This will result in a portion (or all if you're lucky) of the white background getting highlighted. If it's all highlighted, just click the "Del" (delete) key on your keyboard. This will delete the hightlighted area. When deleted, the transparent backgound will appear. If all the background you want to remove is deleted, you're all set. Save the image ... "File" then "Save A Copy" and give it a name and save it to the appropriate IMAGE SUB_DIRECTORY for the image type as required by the Landscape Vision product.

If you were not lucky enough to have all the white background removed, then select the Photoshop "Eraser" and use your mouse to erase the other background areas you want to remove. You should zoom in on the image and select the proper Photoshop brush size to erase the image background carefully.

For non-white backgrounds, you will need to use the Photoshop eraser to remove a border around your image. Once you've erased a border that encloses your image, you can now use the "Magic Wand Tool" to select the backgound and erase it.

You may need to use the eraser to clean up background spots not properly deleted. When complete, save the image ... "File" then "Save A Copy" and give it a name and save it to the appropriate IMAGE SUB_DIRECTORY for the image type as required by the Landscape Vision product.

What are the new features and Enhancements in the 5.4 version?

• Full Screen Design Window ... the landscaping design window has been increased to provide a maximum viewing area for creating and visualizing your landscape designs.
• UNLIMITED Free-Form Hardscapes ... in addition to lawn and mulch hardscapes, we have added the ability to sketch ANY hardscape you desire! We provide lawn, mulch, lattice, walkways and putting green examples to get you started, but you can import and add ANY hardscape image you'd like to use for free-form sketching in your design. You can import hardscape images that enable you to sketch ... lawn, mulch, lattice, decks, patios, walkways, driveways, steps, walls, pools and ponds,... In addition, for hardscapes that are difficult to sketch and match up stone patterns, etc. ... we have added a new capability to allow you to import pre-designed hardscapes with drag-and-drop into your design.
• bility to Import Your Own Plants ... We provide 1000+ high-quality plant images with the product, but we understand that we can't possibly have every plant you'd like. So, we've added a new feature for you to import your own plant images!
• NEW Outdoor Living Products ... Once you've completed your home environment design with landscaped gardens, walkways, walls and patios ... now you can add the finishing touches! Add Outdoor Living products to your design ... add fountains to your gardens, add lawn-furniture to your patios, add a Gazebo in your yard, add "whatever you want to import" into your design!
• NEW Download Images Feature ... We are working with a number of landscaping-related product vendors that offer top quality plants, stones, bricks and outdoor living products. These select vendors have prepared high-quality product images that are available for you to download and import into your design.
• NEW Import Images Feature ... We provide a number of high quality images for hardscapes and outdoor living products. But, of course, we don't have all the product images you may want to use in your design. So, we created an Import Image capability that you can turn on and use to add or replace any image in any category.
• NEW Buy Now Feature ... Once you have completed your design, and have printed your design shopping list, you now can BUY the items in your list at LV Green Team. www.lvgreenteam.com

What if I have a question that is not answered in the FAQs?

Please contact our support team at support@landscapeyourvisions.com.

Note: Many problems we have heard of can be fixed by keeping your operating system updates current. To do this, click on Start, Control Panel, Windows Update.