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Add/Edit Plant Database Criteria


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Is it possible to add to the existing criteria or fields to the plant database. I want to add additional criteria for light and water requirements.

I did try to add the fields using the excel export. The new information came out but not on the specified field on the Plant Database User Interface. I think that the UI needs to be edited also.

Is there a way to do this? Also, it would be great if the plant database can be searched from all the fields not just botanical or common name. For example, one could search the database for plants that can be used for shade or for drought tolerance.

Thanks.

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You would have to open the VL Resources file from within the VW folder and then edit the Plant Record. (VectorWorks x/Plug-ins/VW_Land/data/VL_Resources.mcd) There is a script to run,make sure that is run. Then you can use those fields in the plant record. However, that plant record will not be visible in the Plant manager. Only thru the data pane when an object is selected.

At least, I think think is right..

Also, if you use the ID tool, it will not be able to ID these fields unless you edit the ID information as well, which is a little more complicated.

[ 08-13-2002: Message edited by: Katie ]

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