Landscape Design Software - Adding a Symbol

Landscape Design Software

Adding a Symbol

Realtime Landscaping Architect includes an extensive selection of symbols for designing landscape plans. Symbol types include irrigation, north indicators, title blocks, plant symbols, and more. Like other plan detail, symbols only appear in the plan view.

To add a symbol to the plan view:

1. Click Plan to switch to the plan view.

2. Click Add Symbol.

3. Select the desired symbol by clicking the picture in the property window.

4. Click to add the symbol. Hold Ctrl while you click if you want to add more than one.

5. Set the Width and Height properties as desired.

The following shows just some of the many types of symbols that are included:

Adding Plant Symbols to the Plan View

While you can add plant symbols using the Symbol object, we recommend that you use the Plant object instead. Unlike the Symbol object, the Plant object renders in the perspective and walkthrough views. It also has additional properties such as common and botanical names, age, container size, and plant key that are not available with the Symbol object.

Tip: You can use the actual pictures of plants in the plan view. See Using Plant Pictures in the Plan View for details.

Creating a Custom Symbol

A symbol is basically a group of one or more plan detail objects. You can create your own custom symbols for use in your current and future landscape designs. See Symbol Creation Wizard for details.

Importing Symbols using the Picture Import Wizard

You can import a picture as a symbol using the Picture Import Wizard. For example, you could use the wizard to import your company logo for use in a title block.

Tip: Once you import your company logo as a symbol, you can also use it as a watermark for screen shots, movies, and realtime walkthroughs. See Company Logo Settings for details.

Breaking Symbols

If the symbol consists of individual objects that you can edit, then the Break Symbol button will appear in the property window. Click this button to break the symbol into individual objects that you can edit separately.