Wall Wizard
The Wall Wizard creates a structural wall along a drawn guide path. Steps: draw guide path → wall type → dimensions → cap and pillars → materials.
The Wall Wizard builds structural walls along any path you draw — straight, curved, or closed. Choose from five wall types (Garden Wall, Retaining Wall, Seat Wall, Privacy Wall, or Raised Planter), set height and thickness, add a decorative cap and pilasters, then assign materials for the wall face, cap, and pillars independently. The wizard follows a six-step flow: Guide Path → Wall Type → Dimensions → Cap & Pillars → Materials → Apply. Use it to define property boundaries, hold back a cut slope, create seating edges around a patio, or enclose a raised planting bed.
Step 3 — Dimensions
Set the wall height and thickness. Each wall type has sensible default dimensions that can be overridden.
Draw the guide path along the wall's centerline. The wizard will offset the wall geometry to either side based on the thickness and lateral offset settings you choose in step 3.
Step 4 — Cap and Pillars
Configure the wall cap (the top surface treatment) and optional pilasters (vertical pillars) at regular intervals or at corners and ends.
You can edit the path nodes after drawing by clicking individual points and dragging them. Use the Path Edit toggle at the top of the guide path step to fine-tune any node position before moving to the next step.
Step 5 — Materials
Set the surface material for the wall face, wall cap, and pilasters independently using the material catalog.
Set the dimensions
Enter the Height and Thickness of the wall. Each wall type starts with defaults based on typical construction dimensions, which you can override. The Lateral Offset field shifts the wall body left or right of the centerline — useful when you want the outer face flush with a boundary line. Enable Terrain Follow to have the wall step or continuously follow the ground elevation across uneven terrain; choose Follow for a smooth slope or Stepped for a staircase profile.
Height and thickness values display in your project's unit system (metric or imperial). The 3D preview updates live as you type, so you can judge scale before committing.
Configure cap and pillars
Toggle the Cap section on to add a decorative top surface. Choose a cap profile: Flat (simple slab), Rounded (bullnose edge), Chamfer (angled cut), or Peaked (ridge profile). Set the cap Thickness and Overhang beyond the wall face. Toggle the Pillars section to add pilasters: place them at Ends Only (start and end of wall), Regular spacing (set a spacing distance), or Corners (at every direction change and at endpoints). Set pillar Width, optional Depth, and how far they Extend Above the wall top. Pillars can have their own cap preset independent of the wall cap.
For a formal boundary wall look, combine the Peaked cap profile with Corners pillar placement and a slightly larger pillar cap. For informal garden beds, a Flat cap with no pillars keeps the look clean.
Assign materials
In the Materials step, set surface materials for three independent zones: Wall Face (the main body), Cap (the top surface), and Pillars (the pilaster bodies). Click each zone's material swatch to open the material catalog and pick a stone, brick, stucco, or custom photoreal material. The 3D preview applies each material selection immediately so you can compare combinations before committing. Click Apply to place the wall on the active layer.
Mix materials for a professional effect — for example, a rough stone face with a smooth limestone cap creates a realistic garden wall appearance familiar from UK and European landscapes.
The wall is placed as a parametric object. You can re-open the wizard at any time by selecting the wall and clicking Parameters in the inspector to adjust any setting — type, dimensions, cap, pillars, or materials — without redrawing the guide path.
For retaining walls on sloped sites, enable Terrain Follow in the Dimensions step. The wall height will automatically account for the grade change so the top of the wall stays level even as the ground drops away.
Switching wall type in step 2 resets the Dimensions to that type's defaults. If you have customized height or thickness, switch type first and then re-enter your custom dimensions in step 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which wall type should I use to hold back a slope?
Choose Retaining Wall. It is specifically designed for cut-and-fill scenarios. After selecting it, set the Backfill Side to indicate which side of the path has the higher ground. If the site has a significant grade change, also enable Terrain Follow in the Dimensions step so the wall height automatically compensates for the slope.
How do I place pillars only at the corners of the wall?
In the Cap & Pillars step, toggle Pillars on and set the Placement to Corners. The wizard will automatically detect every direction change along the guide path and place a pillar there, as well as at the start and end points of the wall.
Can I use the Wall Wizard to create a raised planter bed?
Yes. Draw a closed guide path (click back on the first point to close the loop) and select Raised Planter as the wall type. The wall will enclose the area with a planter-height wall and an open top. You can then place plants inside the boundary using the plant browser.
Can I edit the wall after placing it?
Yes. Select the placed wall and click Parameters in the inspector panel. The wizard reopens with all settings preserved, including the guide path, wall type, dimensions, cap, pillars, and materials. You can change any step and click Apply again to update the wall in place.
What is the difference between a Garden Wall and a Privacy Wall?
Both are freestanding walls, but they differ in default height. Garden Wall defaults to a low decorative height (around 0.6–0.9 m) suited to borders, steps, and garden features. Privacy Wall defaults to a taller height (around 1.8 m) intended to screen a boundary or outdoor living area. Both types are fully adjustable — the difference is only in the starting dimensions.