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Using the Fence Designer Tool

Draw fence layouts, measure on-site, and generate material takeoffs from the designer.

Published · 7 min read


Overview

The fence designer tool lets you draw fence lines on a satellite map or uploaded site plan, measure distances, place gates, and push material quantities into an estimate.

When to use the designer

Use the designerUse a My Fences template only
Irregular layouts, multiple cornersStraight runs with standard spacing
On-site measurement with GPS/mapRepeatable catalog fence types
Customer wants a layout drawingQuick ballpark from template

You can start from an estimate or open the tool directly.

Where in the app: From an estimate, choose Design on map — or open the designer at Fence Designer


Step 1: Open the designer from an estimate

Where in the app: Sidebar → Estimates → open a quote → Design on map
Open: Estimates

  1. Create or open an estimate
  2. Choose Design on map (or equivalent entry point from the quote workflow)
  3. Confirm the job site address so the map centers correctly

If the map is wrong, update the customer site address and reload.

Reference: Designer tool overview · Canvas and setup


Step 2: Draw fence runs

  1. Select a fence template or component style for the run
  2. Click to place start and end points along the property line
  3. Add corners, ends, and gates where the layout requires them
  4. Use snap and undo if you mis-click — see Drawing and measurements and Gates and posts

Tip: On tablet at the job site, pinch-zoom the map before drawing long runs so corner posts land accurately.


Step 3: Review takeoffs

When drawing is complete:

  1. Open the material list / takeoff summary generated from your catalog template
  2. Verify post counts, panel lengths, and gate quantities
  3. Adjust manual line items if your site needs extras (removal, rock drilling, etc.)

Quantities flow from My Components and My Fences — if counts look wrong, check that the template matches the fence type you drew.


Step 4: Return to the estimate

  1. Save the design and return to the estimate
  2. Line items and labor should reflect drawn footage
  3. Complete Proposal Totals, tax, deposit, and PDF as usual

Reference: Create an estimate · Send to customer


Optional: assistant in the designer

If enabled on your account, the designer assistant can suggest layout adjustments or answer questions about the current drawing context.

Reference: Designer assistant

Warning: Do not paste customer PII (phone, email, full address blocks) into assistant prompts — describe the layout problem instead.


Mobile and field use

  • Works on tablet browsers; use landscape for easier drawing
  • GPS accuracy varies — confirm critical measurements with a tape or wheel before sending the proposal
  • See Mobile and tablet for crew and sales device tips

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