Plant Image Specification Dialog

Select a plant in a floor plan or 3D view and click the Open Object edit button to open the Plant Image Specification dialog. This dialog can also be accessed by selecting Terrain> Plant> Create Plant Image .

Image Tab

Image File - The path and name of the selected image file displays here. Click Browse to specify the path for the image that represents the plant in 3D views.

2D Plant Symbol - A number of CAD blocks are available to mark the location of the image in floor plan view. Select one from the drop-down list or click the Library button to choose a CAD block from the Library Browser.

If you change the CAD block that represents an image, you may want to save the new image to the library. See "Adding to the Library".

Height - Enter a height for the image. The width adjusts proportionally.

Width - Enter a width for the image. The height adjusts proportionally.

Check Do not rotate in render view to prevent the plant image from rotating with the camera.

Location - Precisly position the selected plant image in reference to the plan coordinates by specifying its X Coordinate and Y Coordinate.

Height Above - Specify the height of the plant image above the ground.

Transparency Tab

For information about the Transparency Tab, see "Transparency Tab".

Plant Information Tab

This tab lists useful information about the plant. You can edit this information. Use the Plant Chooser to search for plants based on these attributes.

The Common Name, Scientific Name or Variety Name for the plant. A Pronunciation guide is also provided.

This shows the Flower Color of the plant.

Leaf Color of the plant is shown here.

This section indicates the Bloom Time when you can expect the plant to produce flowers.

The boxes with checks show the Special Charcteristics of this plant.

Plant Size information at maturity. An average mature height range can be entered using the drop down lists. This is used with the Grow Plants feature. See "Plant Tools".

The special needs of this plant are shown here.These include the Sun, Water, Soil pH, and Hardiness Zone range. See "Hardiness Zones".

The check boxes indicates the Type of plant.

The Sub-Type of the plant is shown by the checked box.

Plant Description Tab

A detailed Description of the plant displays in this pane of the window.

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Lighting Comments give more information about the light requirements of the plant.

Hardiness Zone Comments are given here

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Layer Tab

For information about the Layer tab, see "Layer Tab".