Overview
The Dirt Face Shop Drawing Designer is the full-screen editor for technical fence install drawings. Use it to draw elevations, component details, section views, dimensions, and callouts that show how the fence is built. It is separate from the bird's-eye fence layout tool used for takeoffs on estimates.
What you will get
- Clear elevations and detail graphics for customers, GCs, and crews
- Drawings you can attach to the same estimate that carries pricing
- A cleaner handoff from sales to shop and field
Step 1: Open the Shop Drawing Designer
Start from Shop Drawings in Dirt Face, or from an estimate when you are adding drawings to the proposal. Create a new drawing when you need a fresh sheet, or open an existing library drawing to edit.
Step 2: Draw the technical detail
Use the designer canvas for the graphic content: elevations, gate details, sections, dimensions, and notes. Focus on what the installer or approver must see to build the fence correctly.
Step 3: Finish the printable sheet
After the graphic is ready, complete title block, specifications, and company information on the shop drawing sheet, then export or attach a PDF.
Step 4: Share with the estimate or job
Attach the drawing to the proposal so pricing and technical detail travel together, or keep it with the job for production and field reference.
Shop Drawing Designer vs fence layout tool
| Tool | Best for |
|---|---|
| Fence designer / takeoffs | Site path, lengths, gate locations, material quantities |
| Shop Drawing Designer | Elevations, fabrication detail, install specs |
FAQ
Do I need shop drawings on every job?
No. Many residential jobs ship with a clear proposal only. Use shop drawings when the build needs elevations, gate detail, or formal approval sheets.
Is the Shop Drawing Designer part of Dirt Face?
Yes. It is part of the Dirt Face product family. Availability can depend on your plan. See Shop Drawings and pricing.