Friday, September 19th, 2008
ELECTRONIC REFERENCE MATERIAL IN PLACE OF BOOKS TO AID WITH PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND FOR DETAILS ON LIKELY GROWTH HABIT, ETC. FOR LANDSCAPE PROJECTS
Hi!
We are investigating if there are any software books or reference material on DVD or CD or in dedicated pay for or free password accessible web sites out there which can be placed on the network for staff to access on this subject.
The product should show the botanical genus, species, subsp, var. cv, and common names etc. with coloured images of the plants generally and with if availabele bark, trunk, leaves, flowers, etc.
We are aware of “PlantFile” and of CSIRO’s “Eucalid” software so we are seeking any others out there for use in a networked office environment with a number of potential users.
Source and contact details and cost if any would also be useful.
Lets hear from you all soon.
David Bungey
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Call for assistance from a SA Member
Has any Landscape Architect out there used or is using the program Vectorworks - Landmark?
I am researching the pros and cons of this program in comparison to Autocad for a student group of mine, and since I have never used Vectorworks - Landmark, I’m in need of some info and recommendations from those who have or do presently.
If you are able to answer any of these queries - please respond:
Do you find it as an effective tool as Autocad for detailed drafting? (explain)
Does it have the capabilities to produce graphically attractive drawings that are comparable to photoshop or illustrator? (explain)
Can drawings from Vectorworks be imported into photoshop or illustrator?
What are the advantages of using Vectorworks?
What are the disadvantages in comparison to the above mentioned programs?
Is Vectorworks easy to learn?
Is it well technically supported by suppliers?
Thanks for any help anyone can give me, it’s really appreciated.
TG
PS: Hit the “5 Comments” to the right to see the responses from landscape architects.
Posted by Administrator in General, software | 5 Comments »