Land00047.pngImporting existing trees from a survey file

Command

Workspace: Path

Import Tree Survey File

        Designer: AEC > Existing Trees

        Landmark: Landmark > Existing Trees

Survey file tree data can be imported into Vectorworks Landmark, and then used to automatically create existing trees with the proper attached information, including location. By mapping the attached data to the existing tree parameters and to record fields, valid existing tree objects are created in the file with all the survey data incorporated. After modification, data from an existing tree schedule can then be exported as a tree survey text file.

If desired, loci with attached record data can be created instead. The loci with the tree information can then be exported in shapefile format.

To import existing trees from a survey file:

1.      Select the command.

2.      Select the survey file to import.

The Import Tree Survey dialog box opens. Specify how to import the tree survey data and how to map the data to the existing tree parameters in the Vectorworks file. The settings can be saved for future use.

3.      Select each row of the survey mapping table, and then specify how it should be mapped to the equivalent existing tree parameter by selecting it from the Selected Existing Tree Parameter. If necessary, select the specific units that should be used if they are different from the document defaults. If the row data should be added to a custom record, place a check mark in the row.

When mapping to existing tree parameters, the associated data values are mapped directly when the type is compatible. For example, when the height parameters are mapped, the height value from the survey file becomes the Height value for the existing tree; a mapped Condition parameter is set as expected if the entry matches one of the default options (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor), or to Custom if the entry does not match the defaults.

If no data are provided for mapped parameters, the default values of the Existing Tree tool are used.

There are some existing tree parameters for which there is no survey data equivalent; these parameters are also set to their defaults upon creation of the existing tree object.

4.      Save the mapping settings if needed.

5.      Click OK to import the survey data.

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Creating existing trees from loci

Placing existing trees

Workflow: Existing tree placement

 

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