Share your collection with visitors through scannable QR codes. When scanned, visitors will be taken directly to your public plant records where they can explore and learn about your collection. You can download QR codes as SVG or PNG files from the public site settings page.
For custom QR code creation, public plant URLs are available as a column when downloading your materials list as a CSV.
Accession numbers can now be freely set and updated with new formatting options. Apply a new numbering format to an existing record or seamlessly insert a new number between existing ones.
You’ll find these options available when creating or updating your accessions.
Supercharge your workflow with the reimagined accession form. The compact new design puts everything you need at your fingertips, focusing on key data while providing easy access to additional sections. Open the form directly from the sidebar to create an accession without navigating from your current page.
We've also made recording materials smoother. Save time by duplicating existing materials to avoid repetitive data entry and add photos immediately, without needing to create the material first.
Designing a comprehensive map of your plants can be time-consuming. Instead of mapping each plant, you can now draw locations that contain multiple materials on your Hortis map. Having mapped locations simplifies finding associated plants without having to plot their exact position.
To get started, navigate to the new locations tab on the map list. This table allows you to search, filter and create locations for easy management.
Once you've selected a location, you’ll find the option to start drawing, as well as view the materials associated with the location.
Additional fields have been added to the accession wild collection section, including collector information, associated taxa, habitat and remarks. Helping you record a more comprehensive picture of an accession’s origins.
Recording a material’s sex is now possible through a selection of predefined options. You can enable the new field from your site settings.
To help streamline your workflow and make data management more efficient, we've introduced a new Context Menu! You can now use right-click to allow you to:
If multiple records are selected, you can also perform batch actions via the context menu to support alternative workflows, saving you even more time.
We have updated the material, accession, and taxon record pages to enhance usability. These pages now feature a reorganized layout for improved clarity, grouping related data more intuitively. Each section includes relevant actions, making it easier to make changes.
As you navigate your collection, you will find records are now consistently displayed, with refined navigation that provides context for each page.
A new hierarchy menu at the top of each record offers quick navigation between associated records, helping provide an intuitive understanding of their relationships.
Finding staff contributions is now easier with our new "Creator" and "Last Editor" filters. These filters enable you to quickly locate records based on who added or last modified them. Whether you’re collaborating with a large team or tracking changes for audit purposes, you now have a clear overview of your collection’s history and contributions. Simply tap "View" to customise your table to show and hide these new columns.
Increase your collection’s reach and impact by sharing your collection online. We’ve created a new user-friendly app for the public. Visitors can explore a site’s collection by browsing taxa or locating plants on the garden’s map. Gardens can also share their website and contact email for visitors to learn more or get in touch. Records are private by default but can be made public with new batch actions, giving users full control over what they share.
A demo of public sites can be seen here, with further support documentation available here.
New Public-Facing App
Map Page:
Browse Page:
Site Details:
Hortis In-App Management
Public Site Settings:
Public Plants Table:
Material Pages:
Three new batch actions for materials have landed, allowing you to quickly make changes to multiple materials at once. Remember you can access the actions menu at any time by selecting a record.
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