Land8 | Paul Stafford | Activity https://land8.com/members/paulstafford/activity/ Activity feed for Paul Stafford. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 65899b417540360ab5de0220c193dc93 Paul Stafford replied to the topic VOTE NOW - Which AutoCAD linework tool is the most efficient? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/vote-now-which-autocad-linework-tool-is-the-most-efficient/#post-152825 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 01:43:32 +0000 Thanks Goustan. I like Polyline – I’ll do a post about it and give the vote results soon.
Regards
Paul

]]> 0 e8914afbc42e695b7e4441e02511e0a0 Paul Stafford replied to the topic VOTE NOW - Which AutoCAD linework tool is the most efficient? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION http://land8.com/forums/topic/vote-now-which-autocad-linework-tool-is-the-most-efficient/#post-152826 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 01:39:48 +0000 Thanks Vincent. I hear you – that’s my workflow too.
Regards
Paul

]]> 0 bde76a0226491d6f0e12a4435d6f9208 Paul Stafford replied to the topic VOTE NOW - Which AutoCAD linework tool is the most efficient? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/vote-now-which-autocad-linework-tool-is-the-most-efficient/#post-152829 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:54:44 +0000 Hi Rebecca
Thanks for your reply. Did you follow the link to vote? If not I can do it for you
VOTE HERE
Regards
Paul

]]> 0 0eaa43f0b569736ea1d3853cd016b1ba Paul Stafford replied to the topic VOTE NOW - Which AutoCAD linework tool is the most efficient? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/vote-now-which-autocad-linework-tool-is-the-most-efficient/#post-152831 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 23:19:53 +0000 Hi Tosh
If that’s how you work then vote for all of them. I don’t want to prejudice the vote with my views yet
Regards
Paul

]]> 0 20ac1b2b2f87dc4cd484cf2c4e5bfa2f Paul Stafford replied to the topic VOTE NOW - Which AutoCAD linework tool is the most efficient? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/vote-now-which-autocad-linework-tool-is-the-most-efficient/#post-152833 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:41:57 +0000 Hi Andrew
I’m interested to hear what others use as their default AutoCAD linework tool. Which one do you typically choose for your everyday work? 
Regards
Paul

]]> 0 ad8bc9afbed4dd89df134208e5fd050f Paul Stafford replied to the topic Why don't professors teach more AutoCAD in schools? in the forum TECHNOLOGY http://land8.com/forums/topic/why-dont-professors-teach-more-autocad-in-schools/#post-153769 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:04:36 +0000 I think in an ideal world the LA professional bodies, the education institutions and a panel of LA’s should work together to determine what the requirements are for a particular region/city/country. They will obviously vary from country to country but possibly from city to city. This would maybe be an ideal outcome though probably hard to…[Read more]

]]> 0 ac43cb652bab19c11df197c7b6dfd497 Paul Stafford replied to the topic Why don't professors teach more AutoCAD in schools? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/why-dont-professors-teach-more-autocad-in-schools/#post-153774 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:16:29 +0000 I guess it depends on your definition of “proficient” or “fluent”. From my experience I’ve not seen any new grads who are proficient to the point that they could start producing construction documentation from day one. I’m not an LA – I’m a CAD person working with LA’s. Part of it is learning their way around AutoCAD, part is learning what is…[Read more]

]]> 0 403f943c89343a7159566dbeae4d104d Paul Stafford replied to the topic Why don't professors teach more AutoCAD in schools? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/why-dont-professors-teach-more-autocad-in-schools/#post-153776 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 08:39:23 +0000 The situation is similar in Australia. The level of CAD knowledge that new LA graduates have varies wildly and those that are pretty competent are largely self taught.
I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect that the LA course will output LA’s who are also great at AutoCAD. LA is the primary focus of the course and so it should be. To also fit the…[Read more]

]]> 0 3569084a6bfd567c1854ed66c3e3cd28 Paul Stafford replied to the topic Seeking AutoCAD help resources that cater to Landscape Architects in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/seeking-autocad-help-resources-that-cater-to-landscape-architects/#post-153653 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 08:06:04 +0000 I’ve been using AutoCAD to produce LA documentation for more than 15 years – and I’m still learning new things almost every day. AutoCAD is a very complex software and it’s a matter of learning what works efficiently and also how decisions made at the commencement of documentation will affect you through the whole documentation process. 
Happy to…[Read more]

]]> 0 8ab4d8cfabaa28a38ba2661f2cc8458f Paul Stafford replied to the topic Autodesk Impression - anyone use it? in the forum GRAPHICS http://land8.com/forums/topic/autodesk-impression-anyone-use-it/#post-153900 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:00:28 +0000 I think I’m going to stick with M-Color. Have found it more stable than Impression – and it seems to be well supported…unlike Impression.
The closed polylines aren’t a concern as I would be creating them anyway to use in the hatch plans when the project gets to documentation phase. Yes layering and draw order are key.
Paul Stafford

]]> 0 5c486f2c9bba960d2dc1087223af7baa Paul Stafford replied to the topic Iphone apps for landscape architects in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/iphone-apps-for-landscape-architects/#post-170363 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:22:51 +0000 Hi Anne
I don’t have any US specific plant databases. I use PlantManager for my planting plans and this has a database of 6000 plants. It has a free version to try.
I’ve actually just begun compiling a list of free, open source and cheaper software that could be helpful for a design office. I’ve got 7 listed now but will continue to add to it as I…[Read more]

]]> 0 527b382eefd719deafe76852de970609 Paul Stafford replied to the topic mac dwg. viewer in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/mac-dwg-viewer/#post-153876 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:49:10 +0000 Hi Laurent
Have you tried progeCAD? I don’t use mac so not sure how good it is
Regards
Paul Stafford

]]> 0 851bf5813f72ef5890236d9f8361420b Paul Stafford replied to the topic Autodesk Impression - anyone use it? in the forum GRAPHICS http://land8.com/forums/topic/autodesk-impression-anyone-use-it/#post-153903 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:36:57 +0000 Thanks Matthew. I know a lot of people that use Photoshop too. I’ve just found the process a little longer than I’d like, though gets great results.

Thanks Jason. Yes I know M-Color…I used it ages ago and had forgotten about it. I’ll have another look because my memory of it was it was pretty quick with good output.

Regards
Paul Stafford

]]> 0 c5a6f92744c441d11983ba5e9549bf7e Paul Stafford replied to the topic sketchup in the forum TECHNOLOGY http://land8.com/forums/topic/sketchup/#post-153952 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 04:22:35 +0000 Autodesk Impression seemed like it could be a great solution for quickly producing such graphics when it first appeared. I’ve tried it a few times over the years but never really got it to work consistently.
Paul Stafford

]]> 0 121123ee34169dc3d93c584b0ca809ee Paul Stafford replied to the topic Non-Uniform Block Detection in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/non-uniform-block-detection/#post-154066 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:09:33 +0000 No problem Calico.
If you have any PlantCAD queries ask away. It can also do other items like furniture, lights, etc and schedule those as well.
Regards
Paul Stafford

]]> 0 ea272ea2817c0c9fc2856ffc3fdc44ef Paul Stafford replied to the topic How To: Planting Plan Tricks? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-to-planting-plan-tricks/#post-154634 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:54:35 +0000 I totally agree with you – the plan has to be very clear. The example I used above is not the finished plotted plan but is a screen shot from within AutoCAD. It’s not a coloured plan when it plots and I also didn’t show the plant schedule with sizes, descriptions, etc. that help to explain things.
The project is being built now and there has been…[Read more]

]]> 0 21cb07b0a7eb39b92a00a9aea1a12bbf Paul Stafford replied to the topic Non-Uniform Block Detection in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/non-uniform-block-detection/#post-154068 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:38:19 +0000 Hi Calico
You’ve probably got this sorted now but if not…
I’m not sure why this has happened but how are you setting the blocks to scale uniformly? In the insert dialogue box…

…or in the block editor?

All my blocks are created to scale uniformly and not explode in the block editor and try as I might I couldn’t get them to be scaled…[Read more]

]]> 0 9fc2ab51c73676bbe69f48c80dcad4c8 Paul Stafford replied to the topic Efficient way of creating planting plan and planting lists in the forum PLANTS & HORTICULTURE https://land8.com/forums/topic/efficient-way-of-creating-planting-plan-and-planting-lists/#post-158404 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 03:21:19 +0000 I just replied to another thread on Land8 about this. See here
Paul Stafford
http://www.cadsmarter.com

]]> 0 7db8c87d6194000db9e3f4b683be78e9 Paul Stafford replied to the topic How To: Planting Plan Tricks? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-to-planting-plan-tricks/#post-154636 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 03:01:50 +0000 I’m a bit late but thought I’d reply anyway…
I use PlantManager and have done for 15 years. It has a trial version you can download and try out. It can do everything from small residential projects to huge commercial projects.

I know the guy who developed it – he’s a Landscape Architect – and he is continually updating it. He uses it every d…[Read more]

]]> 0 7b632db03d5b852812219a6b49c36cb3 Paul Stafford replied to the topic Small Office (Solo Practitioner) Network Setup in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/small-office-solo-practitioner-network-setup/#post-154447 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:34:25 +0000 Hi all
I think that the choice of tool used to produce the work is (almost) irrelevant. I say almost because there are instances when the client dictates what type of drawings and documentation needs to be delivered. In my experience it was a particular software that needed to be used. There are ways around that but that’s for another…[Read more]

]]> 0 a6f78c934c7ec4174aad5eba8cb51955 Paul Stafford replied to the topic AutoCAD and Photoshop classes for landscape arch/designers in NYC? in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-and-photoshop-classes-for-landscape-archdesigners-in-nyc/#post-154489 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:04:40 +0000 Hi Kimberly
Did you have any luck with AutoCAD classes? My experience in Australia is that the AutoCAD classes are targeted almost wholly to Architects and Engineers. 
Regards
Paul Stafford
CADsmarter.com

]]> 0 c6e2e8dabd994536796ec9c1c2a7bf1d Paul Stafford replied to the topic Autocad | Full Path vs. Relative Path in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-full-path-vs-relative-path/#post-154889 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 06:59:05 +0000 Hi all
I have always used relative pathing. For me there has never been any benefit to using full pathing – BUT there has been a big disadvantage to using full pathing. Twice the companies I have worked for needed to migrate to a new server and everything was full pathed! It was quite a headache and very time consuming to sort through and change…[Read more]

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