The Plant Browser provides a central location for finding,
filtering, reviewing, and selecting plant content within ArtisanRV. It enables
users to locate suitable plant types quickly using search and filter tools,
review plant characteristics, and add selected plants to project palettes and
planting workflows.
Prerequisites
Before using the Plant Browser:
- ArtisanRV is installed and active within
Revit.
- Plant libraries have been downloaded and are available
locally.
- Required plant databases and palettes are
configured.
- The project planting strategy has been
established.
Phase 1: Open the Plant Browser
1. Launch the Plant Browser
- Open the ArtisanRV ribbon.
- Select the Plant Browser command.
- Allow the plant database to load.
Verification: The Plant Browser displays
available plant content and search options.
Phase 2: Search for Plants
2. Search by Plant Name
- Enter a plant name into the search field.
- Review matching results.
- Refine the search if required.
Typical searches may include:
- Botanical Name
- Common Name
- Cultivar Name
- Supplier Reference
Verification: The results list displays
plant types matching the search criteria.
3. Apply Plant Filters
Use filters to narrow the selection based on project
requirements.
Typical filters include:
- Plant Category
- Tree Type
- Shrub Type
- Groundcover
- Perennial
- Climber
- Grass
- Native Plant
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
Verification: Only plants matching the
selected criteria remain visible.
4. Combine Multiple Filters
- Select additional filter criteria.
- Review the reduced result set.
- Continue refining until suitable plants are
identified.
Example:
- Tree Category
- Deciduous Habit
- Ornamental Character
Verification: Search results provide a
manageable selection of candidate plants.
Phase 3: Review Plant Information
5. Inspect Plant Properties
Select a plant from the results list and review:
- Botanical Name
- Common Name
- Plant Category
- Mature Height
- Mature Spread
- Form
- Habit
- Characteristic Information
- Performance Information
Verification: Plant suitability can be
assessed against project requirements.
6. Compare Alternative Plants
- Select multiple candidate plants.
- Review key characteristics.
- Compare visual and specification information.
- Identify the most appropriate option.
Verification: A preferred plant selection
has been identified.
Phase 4: Build a Project Palette
7. Add Plants to a Palette
- Select the required plants.
- Choose Add to Palette.
- Select an existing palette or create a new
one.
- Save the palette.
Verification: Selected plants appear within
the project palette.
8. Organise Palette Content
Review the palette and organise plants into project groups
as required.
Examples:
- Trees
- Shrubs
- Hedges
- Perennials
- Grasses
- Wetland Planting
Verification: The palette reflects the
project's planting strategy.
Phase 5: Use Selected Plants in Design
9. Place Plants from the Palette
Once suitable plants have been selected:
- Open the planting placement tools.
- Select the required palette.
- Choose a plant type.
- Place plants within the model.
Plant placement may include:
- Specimen Planting
- Groups
- Hedges
- Avenues
- Planting Areas
Verification: Selected plants are
successfully placed and visible within the model.
10. Refine Plant Selections
Throughout the design process:
- Return to the Plant Browser.
- Review alternative plant options.
- Update palette content where necessary.
- Replace plant selections if design requirements
change.
Verification: The planting design remains
aligned with project objectives.
Phase 6: Schedule and Coordination
11. Review Selected Plant Inventory
Verify that all chosen plants:
- Meet project objectives
- Are available within the palette
- Are correctly categorised
- Support project specifications
Verification: Plant content is ready for
detailed modelling and documentation.
12. Coordinate with Planting Documentation
Use selected plants to generate:
- Plant Schedules
- Planting Plans
- Specification Documents
- Quantity Reports
Verification: Project documentation
accurately reflects selected plant content.
Quality Assurance Checklist
Search and Selection
✅ Required plants located
✅ Appropriate filters applied
✅ Plant characteristics reviewed
✅ Alternative options considered
Palette Management
✅ Plants added to the correct palette
✅ Categories organised logically
✅ Obsolete selections removed
Project Coordination
✅ Plant selections align with design intent
✅ Planting schedules coordinated
✅ Specification requirements reviewed
✅ Documentation updated
Final Deliverables
The completed Plant Browser workflow should result
in:
- Reviewed and approved plant selections
- Organised project palettes
- Coordinated planting content
- Efficient plant placement workflows
- Accurate schedules and specifications
- A plant library aligned with project design
requirements
Outcome: The Plant Browser serves as the
primary plant selection and filtering tool, enabling designers to identify the
most suitable planting content efficiently and maintain a coordinated planting
workflow from concept design through detailed
documentation.
