This workflow follows the CloudScapes data-centric methodology and the ArtisanRV Tree Pits workflow described in the help system.
Plant Palette → Tree Selection → Tree Pit Definition → Tree Pit Placement → Quantification → Material Take-Off Schedules
The fundamental principle is that tree pits are driven by tree requirements, not arbitrary pit dimensions. Tree pit sizing is calculated from the soil volume required to support the tree's root development and ultimate growth. The ArtisanRV Tree Pit tool then automatically sizes, places and quantifies the pit while aligning it to the host topography.
Begin by selecting tree species from the CloudScapes planting libraries.
Consider:
The objective is to establish the design intent before defining the supporting infrastructure.
Approved project tree palette.
For each tree type determine:
ArtisanRV uses these parameters to derive the soil volume required for healthy establishment and long-term performance.
Tree pit design criteria.
Use the Define Tree Pit tool from the Artisan ribbon to establish the project tree pit standard.
Typical parameters include:
Project tree pit template.
Use the Create Tree Pit command from the Artisan ribbon.
The Tree Pit tool:
Tree pits should be placed in conjunction with the selected tree locations.
Modelled tree pit components.
ArtisanRV automatically aligns Tree Pits to host topography.
This ensures:
Site-responsive tree pit model.
Review each tree pit against:
The help guidance notes that inadequate root provision is one of the primary causes of tree failure in urban environments.
Validated tree establishment strategy.
Use the Tree Pits Material Takeoff functionality to generate schedules and quantities.
Typical outputs include:
Procurement-ready schedules and quantity reports.
As tree selections evolve:
The Tree Pit system should be updated to maintain consistency between:
Coordinated and current project documentation.
The standard ArtisanRV Tree Pit workflow is to define tree requirements first, calculate the soil volume necessary for healthy root development, generate appropriately sized tree pits, align them automatically to site topography, and then produce dynamic material take-offs and schedules directly from the BIM model. The focus is on ensuring adequate root provision and accurate quantification for successful long-term tree establishment.