Land F/X
Landscape design software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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$295 per year
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- Construction
- Energy and utilities
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
What is Land F/X
Land F/X is a landscape design and documentation add-on for AutoCAD that helps landscape architects and designers produce construction drawings, planting plans, and irrigation layouts. It is used primarily by firms that standardize on AutoCAD for 2D drafting and need discipline-specific tools, libraries, and schedules. The product focuses on CAD-based workflows such as plant labeling, quantity takeoffs, and sheet production rather than standalone 3D visualization.
Deep AutoCAD integration
Land F/X runs inside AutoCAD and uses native CAD objects and drawing conventions, which fits teams already operating in an AutoCAD-based production environment. This reduces the need to export/import between separate design tools and drafting tools. It also supports office CAD standards and typical construction-document deliverables.
Planting documentation automation
The software includes tools for plant labeling, plant schedules, and quantity calculations tied to drawing data. This supports repeatable documentation workflows and reduces manual schedule maintenance when designs change. It is particularly relevant for projects where accurate counts and consistent labeling are required for bidding and procurement.
Irrigation design toolset
Land F/X provides irrigation-specific drafting and documentation features (e.g., symbol libraries and plan production utilities) aligned with CAD deliverables. This can streamline the creation of irrigation plans compared with general-purpose CAD drafting alone. It supports teams that need irrigation documentation as part of landscape construction sets.
Requires AutoCAD licensing
Because Land F/X is an AutoCAD add-on, organizations must maintain compatible AutoCAD licenses and environments. This increases total cost of ownership compared with standalone landscape design applications. It can also limit adoption in teams that use non-AutoCAD CAD/BIM platforms.
Primarily 2D CAD workflow
The product is oriented toward 2D construction documentation and CAD-based plan production. Teams seeking integrated 3D modeling, real-time rendering, or client-facing visualization may need additional tools. This can introduce extra steps when producing presentation-grade visuals.
Learning curve for CAD users
Effective use typically assumes familiarity with AutoCAD concepts such as layers, blocks, and CAD standards. New users without CAD backgrounds may require training before they can produce consistent deliverables. Implementation often involves configuring templates, libraries, and office standards to realize full value.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Detail F/X | $295 per year | Detail management plugin for AutoCAD/Civil 3D; includes unlimited tech support, updates, and Detail F/X tools. Sources: official Land F/X site. |
| Planting F/X | $695 per year | Planting and landscape design tools for CAD/Revit/SketchUp/Rhino; includes Planting F/X tools, Detail F/X tools, unlimited support, weekly updates, and cloud databases. |
| Irrigation F/X | $995 per year | Irrigation design plugin for CAD; includes all Planting F/X and Detail F/X tools, manufacturer databases, automatic pipe sizing/flow calculations, unlimited support, and weekly updates. |
| F/X CAD | $775 per year | Autodesk-authorized CAD platform tailored for Land F/X users; subscription required per seat and does not include plugin renewals (requires a Land F/X plugin license). |
Seller details
Land F/X, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Private
https://www.landfx.com/
https://x.com/landfx
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