Edging
The Edging Wizard creates a band of edging material along a path or around the boundary of an existing region. Steps: boundary source → band parameters → corners → segmentation.
The Edging Wizard places a continuous band of edging material along a path you draw or along the boundary of an existing region such as a lawn or planting bed. You control the band width (as narrow as 2 mm for Corten steel strips), how tall it protrudes above grade, whether it sits inside, outside, or centered on the boundary, and how corners and end caps are treated. Use it any time a design needs a crisp material transition between surfaces — gravel and lawn, path and bed, or turf and paving.
Step 3 — Corners
Choose how corners are handled where the path changes direction: Miter (sharp corner), Round (curved corner), or Bevel (cut corner).
Step 4 — Segmentation
Divide the edging band into individual segments (e.g., individual stones or planks). Set segment length and the gap between segments.
Set the band width and height
Use the Width slider to set how wide the edging band is — from 2 mm (thin Corten steel) up to 1.0 m (a wide mowing strip or raised border). Use the Height slider to set how far the edging protrudes above the ground surface, from flush (0 m) up to 0.5 m. The current measurement is shown beside each slider in your project's unit system.
Choose offset mode and offset distance
The Offset Mode controls which side of the boundary line the band occupies: Inside grows inward from the boundary, Outside grows outward, and Center straddles the line equally. Use the Offset Distance slider (−0.5 m to +0.5 m) to shift the entire band away from the boundary — useful when the edging needs a small gap from the drawn line.
Set the cap style (open paths only)
If you drew an open path (not a closed loop), the Cap Style option appears. Choose Butt to end the band flush with the path endpoint, Round to add a semicircular end, or Square to extend a square cap beyond the endpoint. Closed region boundaries have no ends and do not show this option.
Configure corner treatment
On the Corners step, choose how the band behaves at each change of direction. Miter produces sharp pointed corners, Round adds a smooth curved transition, and Bevel cuts the corner at an angle. The canvas preview updates immediately as you switch between options so you can compare the result.
Add segmentation (optional)
On the Segmentation step, enable Divide into segments to break the band into individual pieces — for example separate stone pavers or timber planks laid end to end. Set the Segment Length and the Gap between segments. Leave segmentation off for a continuous strip of edging material.
Apply the edging
Click Apply to place the edging as a parametric object in the drawing. The edging appears on the canvas and in the Layers panel. You can select it at any time and click Parameters in the inspector to reopen the wizard and adjust any parameter.
Use Select Region when edging an existing lawn or planting bed — the edging traces the region boundary exactly, so any future edit to the region shape can be re-applied to the edging without redrawing.
The width range goes down to 2 mm to accommodate thin Corten steel or aluminium edging strips. If your edging looks invisible in the 2D view, check that the width is not set too small for the current zoom level.
Switching from Draw Path to Select Region in the Boundary Source step will clear any path you have already drawn. Confirm the source mode before tracing a long boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cap Style option is not visible. Why?
Cap Style only applies to open paths (paths with two distinct endpoints). A closed loop — such as edging traced from a region boundary — has no ends, so the option is hidden automatically.
How do I edge an existing bed or lawn without redrawing its outline?
In the Boundary Source step, choose Select Region and click the bed or lawn on the canvas. The edging wizard uses that region's boundary directly, so you do not need to retrace it.
What is the difference between Inside, Outside, and Center offset modes?
Inside places the full band width on the interior side of the boundary line. Outside places it on the exterior side. Center splits the band width equally across both sides of the line. Use Inside to keep a lawn edge tight, Outside to border a path without overlapping it, or Center when the drawn line represents the center of the edging material.
Can I edit the edging path after placing it?
Yes. Select the edging in the drawing or Layers panel and click Parameters in the inspector. The wizard reopens with all current settings intact — you can adjust any parameter including the path itself.
How do I create individual paver-style edging stones rather than a continuous strip?
Enable segmentation on the Segmentation step. Set Segment Length to match your paver size and Gap to the joint width. The band will be divided into evenly spaced individual segments along the full length of the path.