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 designer | Use a My Fences template only |
|---|---|
| Irregular layouts, multiple corners | Straight runs with standard spacing |
| On-site measurement with GPS/map | Repeatable catalog fence types |
| Customer wants a layout drawing | Quick 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
- Create or open an estimate
- Choose Design on map (or equivalent entry point from the quote workflow)
- 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
- Select a fence template or component style for the run
- Click to place start and end points along the property line
- Add corners, ends, and gates where the layout requires them
- 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:
- Open the material list / takeoff summary generated from your catalog template
- Verify post counts, panel lengths, and gate quantities
- 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
- Save the design and return to the estimate
- Line items and labor should reflect drawn footage
- 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
Next steps
- Customer accepted? Convert to job and follow the Fence job lifecycle
- Need install drawings? Shop drawings workflow