The Plant Database

The VectorWorks Landmark plant database manages an extensive list of plant names and botanical information which can be used to associate specific plant data with plant definitions.

The plant database has been completely replaced for VectorWorks 2008. The new database is a stand-alone FileMaker® application that opens in a separate window. The benefits of using the FileMaker database for plant data management include improved navigation, editing, searching, and filtering, as well as the ability to import data from industry-standard sources. At installation, a large set of plant records is provided.

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 VectorWorks Landmark is presented. Familiarity with FileMaker is not required to use the database or to manage botanical data, and to use that data in VectorWorks. 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 www.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 from there, creating the plant lists to be used in VectorWorks Landmark.