Chapter 1: Introduction & Chapter 2: Show The Grid & Chapter 3: Lighting Plan Sheet & Chapter 4: Lighting Plan & Chapter 5: Lighting Layer & Chapter 6: Put Actual Lighting & Chapter 7: Think The Size & Chapter 8: Conclusion

Tree Tagging Policy

  • When tagging trees, use the following policy:

  • If there's only one size of a particular species, label it "QA."

  • If there are multiple sizes, use numbers to indicate the size (e.g., 2 for 24-inch box, 3 for 36-inch box).

  • For mitigation, if there's a 5-gallon and a 15-gallon plant, don't put a number on the 5-gallon, and put a 1 on the 15-gallon.

Canopy Size Scaling

  • If a CNOF (Canopy Near Overhead Feature) needs to be smaller in one location than another on the same project, it's generally acceptable to scale the symbol.

  • This often depends on the client's preference for fullness at install versus healthy growth.

  • For hedges, where plants are on a set spacing (e.g., 3-foot on center, 4-foot on center), consider reducing the symbol size if the diameter is too large and looks messy.

  • Alternatively, create two different symbols for the same plant, renaming one as "hedge."

Land F/X Keyboard Commands

  • When a symbol is selected pressing the "k" key will bring up a list of commands.

  • The "v" key is helpful for copying along a line or polyline (curve).

  • The clone command automatically gives the placing command again.

Viewport Rotation Workaround

  • When the viewport is rotated, select all the plants and rotate them by the inverse angle using the properties panel.

  • Alternatively, use "select similar" and rotate everything by 90 degrees.

Ground Cover Hatch Paintbrush Tool

  • Access the p-hatch command and then select the "b" option for brush options.

  • Adjust the size using "w" and "s" and rotate it using "a" and "d."

Poly Divide Command

  • The poly divide command allows you to divide a polyline into equal segments.

  • Use the command, select the polyline, and specify the number of segments.

  • This keeps the outside as a polyline, adding separate polylines.

Labeling Tool

  • The labeling tool can label a single plant or multiple plants within a polygon.

  • It can provide a total quantity with multiple leaders.

  • This tool is useful for callouts pointing to specific plants with labels.

  • Access the settings via the irrigation and site settings to change the appearance.

  • Plant palette sheets can be created by going into model space, clicking on the plant, and getting the label and photo.

Plant Schedule

  • The plant schedule automatically scales.

  • To use the label photo callout feature, the viewport must be locked.

  • Double-click to enter the viewport, select a plant, and choose to label with botanical name, common name, or no caption. Photos are Land F/X images, ensuring no copyright issues.

  • Images are linked to the internet, but etransmitting the files includes the links.

Plant Schedule Grid Lines

  • It was decided that plant schedules should be created to exclude gridlines.

Setting Up Land F/X Projects

  • Go to FX Admin then hit Project List.

  • Open FX Admin and go to the project list.

  • If the existing project isn't there hit new and type in the job number and job name then click OK.

  • Open the project in Land F/X to associate elements with it.

Lighting Plan Sheets

  • Create a new sheet for the lighting plan, duplicating the planting sheet and turning the planting elements gray. Alternatively, have the lighting plan be a color where the planting is grayed out.

Transparent Hatches

  • Create a new layer.

  • Make it a solid.

  • Within the layer, go to the transparency column and adjust the transparency from 0 to 90.

  • Ensure that the "plot transparency" box is checked in the plot settings.

Sheet Creation

  • When creating a new sheet, save as the existing sheet to the appropriate folder (e.g., lighting plan).

  • Right-click on the new sheet and import the layout from the existing sheet.

  • Rename and renumber the sheet in the project navigator.

XREF Management

  • Detach or unload the planting XREF when creating an irrigation or lighting plan.

  • Drag the appropriate XREF (e.g., irrigation) into the model space.

  • Turn the planting XREF gray in the new sheet.

Lighting Symbols

  • Land F/X lighting symbols are accessed via FX Site > Lighting.

  • Select the desired lighting type, LED color range, and finish.

  • The lighting should be on its own XREF to avoid showing up where it shouldn't.

  • Inserting blocks into a block gives it color in the sheet's legend.

Standard Lighting Symbols

  • Create a basic lighting template with standard symbols for path lights, uplights, and hanging lights.

  • Use distinct colors for different lighting types, but ensure they are distinguishable in black and white.

Custom Lights

  • Custom lights with photos can be added to the Land F/X library and imported into projects.

  • Store the palette with the lights on the Land F/X server.

Lighting Details

  • Avoid including specific lighting details to limit liability.

  • Specify riser height for path lights but not the stake type.

Tree Mounting

  • Arborists have differing opinions on tree mounting methods.

  • Spikes are generally considered safer than straps that can girdle the tree if not maintained.

Blocks

  • Blocks for barbecues, sinks, and other amenities are available.

  • Elevation symbols for plants can be used in elevation details.

  • Hatches for gravel and other materials are available.

  • Custom line types can be created for utility lines, electrical, and water.

Leaders with Text

  • Leaders with text can be created via Site > Leaders > Leader with Text.

  • These automatically scale for paper space.

  • Background masks can be added in the properties panel.

Spot Elevations

  • Spot elevations can be used in irrigation plans to calculate pressure.

  • Place spot elevations at low points, valves, and the point of connection.

  • The system might read the survey data or they can be manually input.

  • Freeze them in the irrigation plan to avoid showing up where it shouldn't.

Staking Plan

  • There are some tools to type text in parking spaces where it will increment the number automatically.

Tree Symbols

  • Tree symbols should be kept to the planting plan to reduce any confusion.

Irrigation Graphics

  • Avoid showing pipe sizes on irrigation plans to limit liability unless requested.

  • It was noted to include total GPM so the size of the backflow and meter could be included as well.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Write out step-by-step instructions from the discussion.

  • Add screenshots for each step to a shared document.