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8. Snapping Tools

Learn how to use the snapping tools, and the difference in keys when using an apple computer and a windows computer.

Written by Thomas Wallace

Updated at December 7th, 2025

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How To Use The Snapping Tools. What These Tools Do. Importance Of Using The Snapping Tools.

Learn how to use the snapping tools, and the difference in keys when using an apple computer and a windows computer.

 

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How To Use The Snapping Tools.

  • From within the map editor, select either ‘Create’ or ‘Edit’ from the paddock toolbox.
  • Select the ‘Instructions’ tab.
  • Here you will see instructions for the snapping tools, however the keys for an apple computer are slightly different.
    • WINDOWS: Hold the SHIFT key to snap to the nearest corner. Hold the CONTROL key to snap to the nearest line.
    • APPLE: Hold the SHIFT key to snap to the nearest corner. Hold the COMMAND key to snap to the nearest line.
  • Left click to place your point.

 

What These Tools Do.

  • SHIFT KEY: Holding the shift key will snap to the nearest corner of an existing paddock. You can then left click to place a point here.
  • CONTROL/COMMAND KEY: Holding this key will snap to the nearest line/ boundary on an existing paddock.

 

Importance Of Using The Snapping Tools.

  • Ensure you use these tools for precision and accuracy when creating and editing your farms map. 
  • Resolution will allow a 1% overlap with an existing paddock, however we recommend having no overlap whatsoever, use these tools to ensure this.
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