Plant Database Field Mapping
Plant Database Field MappingWhen 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 for use with the Vectorworks Landmark product. All significant Vectorworks fields have a VW prefix.
The number of available plant data fields varies, depending on global region.
Target Field Name |
Notes or Example Values |
Target Field Name |
Notes or Example Values |
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VW Autumn Color |
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VW Height |
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VW Bloom Time |
Also referred to as Season |
VW Landscape Use |
Border, Hedge, Shade Tree... |
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VW Category |
Shrubs, Herbs, Trees... |
VW Latin Name |
Also known as the plant botanical name |
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VW Climate Zone |
Arid, Semi Arid, Dry... |
VW Light Range |
Deep Shade, Shade, Sun, Full Sun |
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VW Code |
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VW Other Tolerance |
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VW Comments 1 |
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VW Other Use |
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VW Comments 2 |
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VW Persistence |
Deciduous, Semi-Evergreen, Evergreen... |
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VW Comments 3 |
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VW pH Range |
Acidic, Adaptable |
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VW Common Name |
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VW Price |
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VW Favorites |
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VW Region |
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VW Flower Characteristics |
Double, Erect, Fragrant, Horizontal... |
VW Region Notes |
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VW Flower Color |
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VW Season Notes |
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VW Foliage Characteristics |
Aromatic, Broad-leaf, Evergreen, Fronds, Small leaves... |
VW Size Notes |
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VW Foliage Color |
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VW Soil Range |
Bark, Sand, Sandy loam, Potting soil... |
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VW Fruit Characteristics |
Acorns, Berry, Catkins, Cones |
VW Spread |
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VW Fruit Color |
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VW Tolerances |
Cold Frost, Drought, Heat... |
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VW Growth Habit |
Arching, Broad-domed, Columnar, Climber... |
VW Used in Project |
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VW Hardy Zone |
1–11 (from USDA zone mapping) |
VW User notes |
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