Yard Controls Tutorial
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1. Start a new project and load the included house image.
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2. Go back to the "Imports" tab and select "Imported Houses/Yards"

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3. Click on the satellite image and choose "Load Image to Yard"

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You can also load a new image from your hard drive by right clicking over the yard surface.

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4. The satellite image is now loaded to the yard surface.
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5. Use the yard controls to raise the yard so it is flush with the house.
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Before raising yard:
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After raising yard:
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6. Rotate the camera over the house with the orbit button until you get a good overhead view.
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7. Use the texture scale buttons to size the yard image to better match the house.
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8. Use the texture move buttons to align the yard with the house:
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Hit the camera reset button to view the design from the default perspective.
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