The Utility section contains specialised commands designed to perform advanced maintenance, data management, and interoperability tasks within Artisan. Unlike the standard ribbon-based tools, these commands are typically accessed from the command line and are intended for infrequent use when specific project requirements or administrative operations need to be performed.
Utility commands provide functionality that extends beyond everyday drafting and planting workflows. Examples include updating stored data records and exporting Artisan information for use in external systems, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS). These tools help maintain data consistency and support the exchange of project information with other software platforms.
Because utility operations can directly affect the data stored within an Artisan drawing, they are generally intended for experienced users, administrators, or situations where guidance has been provided by Artisan Support. Care should be taken when using these commands, as some operations may make significant changes to project data.
This section describes each available utility command, explains its purpose, and provides guidance on when and how it should be used to support specialised workflows, data maintenance, and system administration tasks.
The utility commands are only available from the command line. They exist to perform rarely required operations in special circumstances.
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| Exports area, linear and singular planting to a shape file for subsequent import into GIS packages. |
Other utility commands may be used under the direct guidance of Artisan Support. The use of other utility commands in other circumstances may cause irreperable damage to your Artisan drawing data and is not supported.