Adding an Embedded Object

Applies to: Plus Pro Architect

The Embedded Object tool is used to add external files from other programs directly into the Plan view of your landscape designs. Some supported documents include Visio drawings, Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word documents, and even AutoCAD drawings.

To add a new embedded object to the Plan view:

1. Click the Plan tab to switch to the Plan view.

2. From the Plan Detail tab, click Add Embedded Object.

3. Click the Create New button and then select the desired object type from the list.

4. Click OK.

5. The program associated with the chosen object type will now open. Create the object within this program and then close the program.

6. Click to place the embedded object.

To add an existing embedded object to the Plan view:

1. Click the Plan tab to switch to the Plan view.

2. From the Plan Detail tab, click Add Embedded Object.

3. Click the Create from File button, click the Browse button, and then open the file you would like to add. To connect the file to the embedded version, click the Link checkbox. Leave the Link option unchecked to copy the file to the landscape design without maintaining a connection to the original file.

4. Click OK.

5. Click to place the embedded object.

To edit an embedded object:

1. Select the embedded object.

2. Click the Open button shown in the properties window. This will start the software needed to edit the object, such as Excel.

3. Edit the embedded object as desired. The editing options are determined by the type of object and the program that was used to create it.

4. When finished, close the software used to edit the embedded document. This will return you to Realtime Landscaping.

Tips:

• Embedded objects may appear blurry at times within the Plan view because a lower detail preview is used for better performance. When printing or creating screen shots, the embedded objects will be shown in full detail.

• All plan detail objects can only be added and viewed in the Plan view, unlike other objects that are compatible with all views. See Adding Plan Detail for more information.