The plant databaseThe plant databaseThe plant database provided with the Vectorworks Landmark product manages an extensive list of plant names and botanical information which can be used to associate specific plant data with plant styles. The database is a stand-alone FileMaker application that opens in a separate window.
The database commands and user interface are not localized. For your convenience, the commands are translated in the localized version of the online help.
Using plant catalogs is the recommended source of plant data in Vectorworks Landmark, because the data is organized into catalog files and no external application is required; however, the benefits of using the FileMaker database for plant data management include navigation, editing, searching, and filtering, as well as the ability to utilize data from industry-standard sources. At installation, a large set of plant records is provided.
Because the plant database runs on an external application, it may take several seconds to open. Once the database is open, leave it running in the background while you work in the Vectorworks program, for faster communication between Vectorworks and the database.
FileMaker is a comprehensive data-management program. The details of every menu command and option are beyond the scope of this manual. However, all relevant information for using FileMaker in conjunction with the Vectorworks Landmark product is presented. Familiarity with FileMaker is not required to use the database or to manage botanical data, and to use that data in the Vectorworks program. The full version of FileMaker can also be used when working with the plant database. For in-depth information about FileMaker, including product documentation, visit filemaker.com and navigate to the Support area. (The plant database may not contain all the functionality documented for the full version of FileMaker.)
The general workflow consists of managing the botanical information in the plant database application and selecting plant records to populate plant styles. You can optionally create plant catalogs that can be used in the Vectorworks Landmark product.
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