Designing a Sprinkler System

Architect 3D will be useful to design a sprinkler system for your yard. All of the irrigation tools are available from the Landscape Tools group in the left sidebar.

Sprinkler Head

By placing a series of sprinkler heads with various coverages, you can achieve a complete watering pattern. Sprinklers are visible in the 2D view only.

To place a sprinkler head

1 Choose the Sprinkler Head button from the Landscape Tools group.

2 Use the Drag-to-Size drawing method to define the radius and then drag to specify the coverage area for the sprinkler. Release to place.

Irrigation Water Line

Water lines are used to represent the connections in an irrigation system. These are visible in the 2D view only.

To draw an irrigation water line

1 Choose the Irrigation Water Line button from the Landscape Tools group.

2 Use the Drag-to-Size drawing method to set the angle and length for the component.

Irrigation Zone

Irrigation zone markers provide a 2D representation of the various zones in your irrigation system.

To define an irrigation zone

1 Choose the Irrigation Zone button from the Landscape Tools group.

2 Use the Click Once to Place drawing method to place each zone in your design.

Irrigation Control Panel

You can add an irrigation control panel to a wall in your design. Once placed, you can reposition or adjust the elevation of the control panel.

To place an irrigation control panel

1 Choose the Irrigation Control Panel button from the Landscape Tools group.

2 Use the Drag Along Wall drawing method to position the control panel on the side of a wall where you want it and release to place.

Irrigation Backflow Valve

Backflow valves can be an integral part of your irrigation system, and in some case, a legal requirement. You can easily add backflow values to your design, and see them in both the 2D and 3D views.

To place an irrigation backflow valve

1 Choose the Irrigation Backflow Valve button from the Landscape Tools group.

2 Use the Click Once to Place drawing method to place each valve in your design.

Rain Sensor

You can place rain sensors to help increase the efficiency of your irrigation system and conserve water and energy, when possible. Place rain sensors in a location that is unobstructed by overhangs or branches for an accurate measurement.

To place a rain sensor

1 Choose the Rain Sensor button from the Landscape Tools group.

2 Use the Click Once to Place drawing method to place each sensor in your design.