These FAQs cover the standard graphics, symbols, hatch
patterns, and detail resources available within Artisan.
Are there standard details included with Artisan?
Yes.
Artisan includes a range of standard landscape resources designed to support
project documentation workflows. Standard details can be incorporated into
project drawings and used alongside other Artisan content, helping maintain
consistency across projects.
Step-by-Step
- Open the relevant Artisan tools or project resources.
- Locate the required standard detail.
- Insert or reference the detail within the drawing.
- Position and scale the detail as required.
- Annotate and coordinate the detail with the project design.
Verify Success
- The detail appears correctly in the drawing.
- The detail is displayed at the correct scale.
- Annotation and documentation remain coordinated with the project.
Does Artisan offer standard graphic symbols for planting?
Yes.
Artisan provides standard graphic symbols for planting, including plan,
elevation, and 3D representations. These symbols are applied automatically when
planting is placed using Artisan planting tools. Artisan Features
Step-by-Step
- Open the required planting palette.
- Select the plant or planting mix.
- Place the planting within the drawing.
- Choose the appropriate representation if required.
- Generate labels and schedules as needed.
Verify Success
- Plant symbols are displayed correctly.
- Symbols correspond with the selected planting
information.
- Labels and schedules remain linked to the planting data. Artisan Features
Does Artisan offer customised linetypes to apply to polylines?
Yes.
Artisan includes customised complex linetypes that can be applied to AutoCAD
and BricsCAD geometry.
These linetypes are available from:
- Standard AutoCAD or BricsCAD linetype selection lists.
- The Drawing panel on the Artisan ribbon.
Step-by-Step
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Select the polyline or drawing object.
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Open the object's properties.
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Locate the Linetype setting.
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Select the required Artisan linetype from the available list.
Alternatively:
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Open the Drawing panel on the Artisan ribbon.
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Select the required Artisan linetype.
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Apply the linetype to the chosen object.
Verify Success
- The polyline displays the selected Artisan linetype.
- The linetype is visible at the appropriate drawing
scale.
- The object displays according to the project standard.
Are there any customised hatches included with Artisan?
Yes.
Artisan includes customised hatch patterns that can be applied using the
standard AutoCAD or BricsCAD hatch workflow.
Artisan hatch patterns are available from the standard hatch selection lists
within the host CAD application.
Step-by-Step
- Start the standard HATCH command.
- Select the boundary or area to hatch.
- Open the hatch pattern list.
- Select the required Artisan hatch pattern.
- Adjust scale, angle, and appearance settings as
required.
- Complete the command.
Verify Success
- The hatch is displayed within the selected boundary.
- The hatch pattern matches the required specification.
- Scale and presentation are suitable for the drawing output.
Related Graphics Tools
- Planting Symbols
- Drawing Panel
- Linetype Management
- Hatch Patterns
- Standard Details
- Labels and Annotation
Artisan's graphics workflow is designed to provide a consistent set of
landscape symbols, linetypes, hatch patterns, and documentation resources that
integrate directly into standard AutoCAD and BricsCAD drafting workflows.
Artisan Features