Artisan Landscape for AutoCAD & BricsCAD

Purpose

The Planting Labels tools are used to create, manage, and update planting annotations within an Artisan project. Planting labels provide clear identification of plant species, quantities, and planting information on drawings, ensuring coordination between planting plans, schedules, and construction documentation.

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Standard Workflow

1. Prepare the Planting Design

Before creating labels:

2. Review Label Settings

Before placing labels:

1. Open the planting label settings.
2. Review project annotation standards.
3. Select the appropriate label style.
4. Confirm text height and display settings.
5. Verify leader and callout options where applicable.
6. Save any project-specific label preferences.

3. Create Planting Labels

To label planting information:

1. Select the Planting Labels tool.
2. Choose the plant or planting area to label.
3. Apply the appropriate label style.
4. Position the label in a clear location.
5. Add leaders if required.
6. Confirm the label displays the correct plant information.

4. Label Planting Areas

For mass planting areas:

1. Select the planting area.
2. Generate the area label.
3. Verify species names and quantities.
4. Position the label for maximum readability.
5. Ensure the label does not obscure important drawing information.

5. Label Individual Plants

For specimen or feature planting:

1. Select the plant object.
2. Generate an individual plant label.
3. Confirm botanical naming and plant specification information.
4. Position the label appropriately.
5. Review leader placement and presentation.

6. Update Labels Following Design Changes

When planting designs are modified:

1. Review existing plant labels.
2. Update labels linked to changed planting information.
3. Regenerate labels where necessary.
4. Verify all quantities and species references remain correct.
5. Remove obsolete labels.

7. Review Drawing Presentation

Before issuing drawings:

• Check label readability.
• Avoid overlapping labels and leaders.
• Verify annotation consistency throughout the drawing.
• Ensure all key planting information is represented.
• Confirm coordination with planting schedules.

8. Coordinate with Planting Schedules

To maintain consistency:

1. Compare labels against planting schedules.
2. Verify species names match schedule information.
3. Confirm quantities are consistent.
4. Resolve any discrepancies.
5. Regenerate schedules if required.

9. Validate and Save

Before finalising the drawing:

• Check all planting labels display correctly.
• Verify botanical names and quantities.
• Confirm label styles comply with project standards.
• Review plotted appearance at issue scale.
• Save the drawing and update project records.

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Recommended Standard Practice

1. Complete planting design development.
2. Review project label standards.
3. Generate labels for planting areas and individual plants.
4. Position labels for clarity and readability.
5. Coordinate labels with planting schedules.
6. Review the drawing presentation.
7. Perform quality assurance checks.
8. Save and issue project documentation.

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Typical Planting Label Tasks

Task	Purpose
Create Plant Labels	Identify plants on drawings
Label Planting Areas	Annotate grouped planting schemes
Label Individual Plants	Identify specimen planting
Update Labels	Maintain drawing accuracy after revisions
Coordinate with Schedules	Ensure documentation consistency
Manage Annotation Styles	Maintain project standards
Review Presentation	Improve drawing clarity

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Quality Control Checklist

Before completing work:

✅ All planting areas labelled appropriately
✅ Individual specimen plants labelled where required
✅ Botanical names verified
✅ Quantities checked against schedules
✅ Labels positioned clearly and legibly
✅ Overlapping labels removed or adjusted
✅ Annotation standards applied consistently
✅ Planting schedules coordinated with labels
✅ Plot appearance reviewed at issue scale
✅ Drawing saved successfully

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Outcome

Following the Planting Labels workflow ensures that planting information is presented clearly, consistently, and accurately across project drawings. Effective labelling improves communication between designers, contractors, and clients while ensuring full coordination between planting plans, schedules, and construction documentation.

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