Plant Database Field Mapping

When plant data is imported into the Plant Database with the File > Import Records > File database command, field mapping is required (see Importing Plant Database Information). Certain fields must be used during mapping for the plant list to function properly when exported to VectorWorks Landmark. All significant VectorWorks fields have a VW prefix.

 

Target Field Name	Notes or Example Values	Target Field Name	Notes or Example Values
VW Latin Name	Also known as the plant botanical name	VW Fruit Characteristics	Acorns, Berry, Catkins, Cones
VW Common Name		VW Fruit Color
VW Category	Shrubs, Herbs, Trees...	VW Persistence	Deciduous, Semi-Evergreen, Evergreen...
VW Code		VW Tolerances	Cold Frost, Drought, Heat...
VW Landscape Use	Border, Hedge, Shade Tree...	VW Climate Zone	Arid, Semi Arid, Dry...
VW Growth Habit	Arching, Broad-domed, Columnar, Climber...	VW Soil Range	Bark, Sand, Sandy loam, Potting soil...
VW Height		VW pH Range	Acidic, Adaptable
VW Spread		VW Light Range	Deep Shade, Shade, Sun, Full Sun
VW Flower Characteristics	Double, Erect, Fragrant, Horizontal...	VW Hardy Zone	1 – 11 (from USDA zone mapping)
VW Flower Color		VW Used in Project
VW Bloom Time	Also referred to as Season	VW Comments 1
VW Foliage Characteristics	Aromatic, Broad-leaf, Evergreen, Fronds, Small leaves...	VW Comments 2
VW Foliage Color		VW Comments 3
VW Autumn Color