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Draw your first plot plan in 10 minutes

Import a site plan, set the scale, and trace the property, house, and hardscape. Every irrigation or landscape plan in Pro Contractor Studio starts here.

Free 10 min Beginner-friendly Windows 10/11 No AutoCAD required
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Pro Contractor Studio plot plan

Watch the plot plan video

In 10 minutes you’ll learn

  • Importing a site plan as an image, PDF, or CAD file (DWG/DXF).
  • Setting the scale so every measurement on the plan is accurate.
  • Tracing property lines, the house, and setbacks.
  • Adding patios, sidewalks, and driveways, plus labels.

What you need

  • Windows 10/11 computer.
  • Pro Contractor Studio installed (free download — Explore Mode, no time limit).
  • The sample plot plan (download below), or a site plan from one of your own jobs.

Starter file

Plot Plan image (JPG)
The same sample plot plan used in the video
Download

FAQ

Is it free? ⌄

Yes. The video is free, and so is Explore Mode, so you can follow along without a subscription. Saving and printing your plan requires a subscription.

Do I need AutoCAD? ⌄

No. Pro Contractor Studio is stand-alone on Windows 10/11.

Can I use my own site plan? ⌄

Yes. Import an image, PDF, or DWG/DXF file and follow the same steps.

What file versions are supported? ⌄

Import/Export DWG/DXF through 2018, plus PDF, BMP, PNG, TIF, and JPG.

Next: put equipment on your plan

With the plot plan drawn, you're ready for the irrigation or landscape layer. Or watch the full 90-minute class to take a complete plan from start to finish.

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