Hardscape Imaging Software is a Windows based program, but it can run just fine on a Mac depending on your version of Mac OS and with the proper software installed. At this time there are 2 options we recommend.
**Please note the new Mac OS Catalina and Big Sur you can only install Hardscape Imaging with Option 1 using a Windows emulator like Parallels and adding Windows, this also can be used with all versions of Mac.
Option #1. Purchase and install Parallels and Windows. This allows you to run Mac OS and Windows at the same time. This is one of the easiest to install and use for most users. It does not matter to us where you purchase Parallels and Windows we thought the links might be useful.
Our Option 2 for older versions of Mac: Hardscape Imaging on the Mac with "OUR PERSONAL VERSION OF CROSSOVER" Client tested! Crossover is a Mac application that allows you to run Windows programs like Hardscape Imaging on the Mac without having to install Windows and paying for a license fee or Create a Virtual Machine on your Mac. It is by far the simplest way to run a windows Applications on the Mac we have found and WE WILL INCLUDE IT FREE (for a limited time) with your Purchase as a Bonus to you. A $59.95 value. Just Download OUR PERSONAL VERSION OF CROSSOVER BY REQUEST ONLY, a link will be supplied after purchase and enter the activation on your invoice. Once registered. Install Hardscape Imaging Software as per the instructions sent for Mac Crossover users. THE CON IS: YOU MUST NOT UPDATE YOUR COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM OR OUR CROSSOVER.

Wow, things keep changing so fast. Here is the low down, you need a full operating system to run either. Most are smaller screens so do you really want to design on those small screens. They are great for showing the client the final pictures or .jpg's. It is totally up to you, as long as it has a full operating system follow the instructions above.

Hardscape Imaging Software gets licensed to 2 computers per user. The licensed user also receives Free Support, free training vidoes. What if I want it on a 3rd computer? No problem we just charge you a small fee for the registration. If you ever update or replace a computer: Once every two years or so we deem reasonable for a new computer and will replace one the original licenses.

Brothers, sisters, friends, partners, wifes, children we consider that a 2nd User in the company! We support them register them just like the first user. We at Landscape Design Software have taken this into consideration and discounted the additional user by 50%. Each additional user can put it on two computers. Just call or email the office and we will set up the new user.

Showing the potential client on a computer saves you ink and does not allow the client to have the image till they purchase, So they can't shop price off your design. Call me anytime to talk marketing. But if you still want to print: Open Hardscape Imaging Software: Go to FILE / PROGRAM DEFAULTS / SELECT: Printing covers entire page and Save.

If you experience your texture libraries in the Pattern Library command disappearing. Meaning they are nowhere to be found on the screen. We have to ask were you using double montiors? You need to reset the program presets by renaming the HIS.exe and the INI file.

1. First close the program.
2. Go to: C:\Program Files (x86) \ Hardscape Imaging software \ There you will see HIS.exe (application) & HIS.ini (configuration settings) The files need to be renamed to: HIS1.exe & HIS1.ini by right clicking on the file and go to rename and just add a 1 to the end of the names. Then open Hardscape imaging, open an image, and define an area and go to the Pattern Library menu and the library should be on the screen.

All Support is Free for Hardscape Imaging Software, be sure to watch all the training tutorials before contacting us. Please use our Support Form this allows us to contact you the day and time you will be back at your computer.

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