Stacking order of plant canopies

[BGD]

Hi,

Is there a quick way to stack the plants' canopy on Top/Plan view in order of their heights? I have filled my planting beds with some plants and having to individually stack plants depending on their heights.

Thanks for the help.

[Tony Kostreski]

Hi @BGD,

 

This is where Design Layers come in handy—they are stackable and keep objects in place (in top/plan) so there is not need to "send to back/front". There are a number of techniques I've seen and it all depends on your preferred output. In the most simplistic form, try this:

 

[BGD]

Thats a good idea. Thanks for sharing.

However, what if plants have different heights in one single laye? As in, lets say canopy of shrubs of different height overlapping with each other?

Thanks

[Jeff Prince]

@BGD just follow Tony’s recommendation and create more design layers to accommodate your needs.  Just curious, but why would you need such a fine level of control over planting to show differences between the same type of plants, shrubs in your example?

[BGD]

@jeff prince ,

@Tony Kostreski 

Well, sometimes project markings give certain weightage to these finer details... but I suppose you don't need such detail for practical considerations. So, you're right, different layers is the most practical solution. Thanks to you both for helping.

[Tamsin Slatter]

You can also Send to Front and Send to Back within a layer if you need that finer level of control. Layers are easier to manage though.