90 Landscape Symbols [metric - dwg]

We have developed a block (symbol) library for landscapers and garden designers - a set of 90 AutoCAD/IntelliCAD landscape drawings in AutoCAD dwg format. To purchase a set (as a ZIP file for only $AUD19.95), click on the 'Add to cart ' button below.

You will be directed to PayPal and can purchase a set of symbols (in dwg format) using your existing PayPal account, create a new PayPal account or, if you prefer, pay by credit card. PayPal securely hold your financial details, not us. At the completion of the payment, you will receive an email note with directions on how to download your copy of the symbol library.

Notes:

Please note that you will need a copy of WinZIP to extract the landscape symbols. There are 90 separate files within the ZIP file, each has the extension .dwg and can be used in the usual Draw>Insert Block sequence while in the AutoCAD, IntelliCAD or MicroStation drawing editor.
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The symbols are shown in the figures below. Each has been created as a separate .dwg file and drawn inside a circle 1000 units in diameter. When inserted as an AutoCAD or IntelliCAD block, the scale factor can simply be altered as the symbol is placed e.g. typing 4 for the scale factor on insertion will place a plant symbol with a canopy diameter of 4 meters (4000 mm) when working in the metric environment.

The symbol set

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Layers in each symbol

Each symbol occupies three layers, the 'fancy' symbol you see above, is placed on a layer L-PLNT-SYMBOL, a simple circle and center point marker for generating a construction drawing is generated by turning off the layer L-PLNT-SYMBOL and turning on a layer called L-CONSTRUCTION. A layer L-PLNT-NAME containing hidden attributes can be used to store information on botanical name, common name, etc.

These attributes can be extracted using the ATTEXT command in AutoCAD and IntelliCAD and passed to Excel to generate a planting schedule. Hint: Insert one instance of a symbol, use the ATTDEF command to fill out species name and common name details about the particular plant; then copy the symbol to indicate further instances of the same plant.