FAQ: How do I make changes to a mix I have already used to place planting in the model?

Related Questions

·         Can I alter a mix placed in the model ?

·         Is it possible to edit mix details for inserted planting?

·         Can a mix be edited after it has been placed?

Short Answer

Changes can be made using the Edit Planting tools for existing placements. If the mix definition itself needs to change, edit the mix library, update the palette, download the revised palette and use Substitute Planting where required.

Details

There is no direct association between palettes (including mixes) and Revit models. For simple changes including Location parameters, Edge Graphics & Fill Patterns, Placement as 2D Only (or 3D) and Tagging, use the associated Edit Planting tools in CS ArtisanRV. Note that the Plant Browser tool is particularly beneficial when wanting to edit multiple 'instances ' of mix placements already in the model.

If there are fundamental changes to a mix, including mix components and/or associated specification details (including percentages), the following steps are recommended...

1. Edit Planting Mix in Mixes Libraries (copy existing mix and rename if you want to retain original mix)
2. Delete original mix from palette.
3. Add modified mix into palette.
4. Download palette.
5. Place planting or use the Substitutions tools to modify planting already in the model. If multiple 'instances' of the original mix have already been placed in the model, the Substitute Planting tool from the Plant Browser is the most efficient way to apply multiple changes.

 

 

FAQ: What do the various definitions mean in relation to Planting under Specification Age: e.g. +, /, u or =?

Related Questions

·         What is Specification Age ?

·         What do the symbols mean when specifying planting age?

·         What does u or = mean?< /FONT >

·         What does + or / mean?

·         How is planting age specified?

Short Answer

Specification Age indicates the age and nursery growing history of young trees and shrubs. The symbols + or / indicate that the plant has been transplanted, while u or = indicate that it has been undercut. Transplanting and undercutting help develop a dense, fibrous root system, improving establishment and survival when the plant is moved to its final location. For example, 0/1/2 describes a cutting grown for one year, transplanted, and then grown on for a further two years.

 

Details

For young/small trees (seedlings, cuttings, transplants and occasionally whips and feathered trees) it is necessary to specify the age and condition of the tree. It is best to be precise and follow the designations indicated below which are internationally recognised.

Within these definitions the following conventions are followed.

+ or / indicates transplanting

u or = indicates undercutting

Transplanting (or undercutting) encourages a compact and fibrous root system and enables the easier and more successful supply and establishment of large trees. The following are recommendations for the number of times trees of different sizes should be transplanted.

Ideally trees should be transplanted once every three years until Semi-Mature or Specimen size when they should be transplanted every five years

Form                                                              No of times transplanted

Feathered trees up to 200/250 cm                 2 times (2x)

Clear stem standards and feathered trees     2 - 3 times (2 - 3 x)

Semi-mature trees 20cm +                             4 - 6 times (4 - 6 x)

Multi stemmed and bushy trees                      2 - 4 times (2 - 4 x)

Transplants

Description             Definition

0/1/1                         2 year old cutting transplant, 1 year in cutting bed, transplanted and grown on for 1 year

0/1/2                         3 year old cutting transplant, one year in cutting bed, transplanted and grown on for 2 years

0/2/1                         3 year old cutting transplant, 2 years in cutting bed, transplant and grown on for 1 year

 

FAQ: How do I place single planting into a Revit model?

Related Questions

·         What are the steps required to place single planting in ArtisanRV ?

·         Can I place specimen planting in ArtisanRV?

·         Do I need to create a palette before I am able to place detailed planting?

·         Does ArtisanRV create a family when placing single plants in a model?

·         What options are available when placing single planting in ArtisanRV?

·         Am I able to tag single planting components?

·         Are multiple single plants be connected in ArtisanRV?

·         What tagging options are available for single plants?

Short Answer

Single planting can be placed in a Revit model using the Create Detail Planting tool. Simply select a plant from a downloaded palette, configure any placement and tagging options, then choose Place Planting and click in the model to position the specimen. Plant symbols, tags and other settings can be adjusted during placement or edited later using the Edit Planting tools.

 

Details

Landscape professionals are able to place single planting into a model via the Create Detail Planting tool. The same tool is used for placing single, linear and area planting, with users selecting the option required after selecting plant from a downloaded palette. Note that users are also able to place single plants using the  Existing Tree and the Concept Planting tools .

To place single specimens using the Detailed Planting tools...

• Select a plant from a Downloaded Palette .
• Modify Settings
• Define Tag Options
• Pick Place Planting

Note that there are optional options to change the default  Elevational Symbol Type and  Plan Symbol Type as required.

All elements can be modified after placement using the Edit Planting tools .

 

FAQ: How do I place linear planting into a Revit model?  

Related Questions

What are the steps required to place linear planting in ArtisanRV?

Can I place avenue planting in ArtisanRV?

Can I place hedges in ArtisanRV?

Do I need to create a palette before I am able to place detailed planting?

Does ArtisanRV create a family when placing linear planting in a model?

What options are available when placing linear planting in ArtisanRV?

Am I able to tag linear planting components?

Can I create a hedge mix in ArtisanRV?

What tagging options are avilable for linear plants?

 

Short Answer

Linear planting, such as hedges, avenues and mixed planting runs, can be placed in a Revit model using the Create Detail Planting tool. Select one or more plants from a downloaded palette, choose the Linear Planting option, define spacing, tagging and placement settings, then draw the planting path within the model. Plants are automatically distributed along the line and can be modified later using the Edit Planting tools.

Details

Landscape professionals are able to place linear planting for hedges and avenues into a model via the Create Detail Planting tool. The same tool is used for placing single, linear and area planting, with users selecting the option required after selecting plant from a downloaded palette. Note that users are also able to place linear plants using the Concept Planting tools .

To place linear planting using the Detailed Planting tools...

• Select a plant (or mix) from a Downloaded Palette .
• Modify Settings including Location, Line Style, Type (Native Hedge, Ornamental Hedge, Avenue).
• Define Tag Options
• Pick Place Planting

Note that there are optional options to change the default  Elevational Symbol Type (for Avenue Planting only) and  Plan Symbol Type (for Avenue Planting only) as required.

All elements can be modified after placement using the Edit Planting tools .

 

FAQ: How do I place area planting into a Revit model?

Related Questions

What are the steps required to place area planting in ArtisanRV?

Can I place planting beds in ArtisanRV?

Can I place woodlands in ArtisanRV?

Do I need to create a palette before I am able to place detailed planting?

Does ArtisanRV create a family when placing area planting in a model?

What options are available when placing area planting in ArtisanRV?

Am I able to tag area planting components?

Can I create planting mixes in ArtisanRV?

What tagging options are avilable for area plants?

 

Short Answer

Area planting, including planting beds, mixed planting schemes and woodland areas, can be placed in a Revit model using the Create Detail Planting tool. Select one or more plants from a downloaded palette, choose the Area Planting option, define spacing, density and tagging settings, then sketch the planting boundary. ArtisanRV automatically populates the area with the selected planting and allows the layout, symbols and tags to be edited later using the Edit Planting tools.

Details

Landscape professionals are able to place area planting for woodlands and planting beds via the Create Detail Planting tool. The same tool is used for placing single, linear and area planting, with users selecting the option required after selecting plant from a downloaded palette. Note that users are also able to place linear plants using the  Concept Planting tools .

To place linear planting using the Detailed Planting tools...

• Select a plant (or mix) from a Downloaded Palette .
• Modify Settings including Location, Edge Graphics, Fill pattern.
• Define Tag Options
• Pick Place Planting

Note that there are options to change the Cover Percentage of the selected area (default is 100%) and to define a Plant Code (perticularly useful when placing Planting Mixes and wanting to use  Compact Tags or Type Marks .   Elevational Symbol Type (for Avenue Planting only) and  Plan Symbol Type (for Avenue Planting only) as required.

All elements can be modified after placement using the Edit Planting tools .

 

FAQ: Are there tools in ArtisanRV for substituting plants?

Related Questions

How are plant substitutions dealt with in ArtisanRV ?

What happens when I need to change a plant placed in a model for a different one?

Am I able to change all instances of a particular plant?

Can I substitute all mixes in a model?

If a species is not available, am I able to change planting already in the model?

Can I substitute a single species for a mix?

Is it possible to use the Substitute Planting tool to change from Concept Planting to Detailed Planting?

 

Short Answer

Yes. ArtisanRV includes a Substitute Planting tool that allows users to replace existing planting with alternative species, cultivars or planting mixes without having to re-place planting elements manually. Substitutions can be applied to individual plants, groups of plants, planting mixes, or all instances of a selected plant throughout the model, helping designers quickly respond to specification changes, plant availability issues and design revisions.

 

Details

The Substitute Planting tools enable landscape professionals to create detail planting from  Concept Planting content or to substitute current detailed planting for alternative detailed planting. The Substitute Planting tools are available via the  Edit Planting or  Plant Explorer tools.

 

FAQ: How do I change planting tags in ArtisanRV to include other details such as girth or height?

Related Questions

• Can tags show girth?
• Am I able to display girth in planting tags?
• How do I add height to planting tags?
• Can I customise the information displayed in Standard Tags?
• How do I edit the contents of a planting tag?

Short Answer

Yes. Standard planting tags in ArtisanRV can be customised to display additional parameters such as girth, height, pot size, specification notes, or other available plant data. Use Edit Planting from the Artisan ribbon, open the tag syntax editor using the Browse (...) button, add the required parameters, validate the syntax, and refresh the dialog to make the updated tag available for selection.

Details

ArtisanRV Standard Tags support user-defined tag syntax, allowing additional parameters to be included in planting labels.

To modify a Standard Tag:

1. Open Edit Planting from the Artisan ribbon.
2. Locate the Tagging section displaying the current tag option.
3. Select the Browse (...) button next to the tag syntax definition.
4. Drag the required parameters (for example, Girth, Height, Pot Size, or other available fields) from the parameter list into the tag syntax editor.
5. Add any required text, spaces, punctuation, prefixes, or line breaks.
6. Select Validate to confirm the syntax is valid.
7. Refresh the dialog.
8. The updated tag syntax will then be available for selection and use on planting tags.

Example

A tag that currently displays:

1.      [Alias]

could be changed to:

1.      [Alias]

2.      Height: [Height]

3.      Girth: [Girth]

Verification

Place a new tag or update an existing planting tag and confirm that the additional parameter values are displayed as expected.

Tip: If the parameter is available in the tag syntax editor's parameter list, it can generally be incorporated into the Standard Tag by dragging it into the syntax definition and validating the result.