Learn how to create a new paddock. Learn how to use all the tools including the snapping tools for more precision, how to name, colour and choose the effective area of your paddock.

Note - The permission levels required and how to access map editor instructions are in the previous lessons or click here How To Access Map Editor, Understanding Map Versions & Naming Map Layer

Navigation and set up.

1. From the Paddock Toolbox window on the right of the screen - Select ‘Create’ 
2. Zoom in on the map to the area you wish to create as a new paddock.
3. Select the ‘Instructions’ tab for instructions and tips in creating your paddock.

Drawing The New Paddock.

1. Zoom into the map for precision and left click to set a starting point. 
   1. Left click: Left click on the map to add new points to your new paddock. Or, left click or click and drag the smaller points in between the main points to add a new point.
   2. Shift key (On Windows and Apple): Hold down the shift key to snap to the nearest corner and left click at the same time to set a point there.
   3. Control key (on Windows) or Command key (on Apple): Hold down the control/command key to snap to the paddock boundary line and left click at the same time to set a point there.
   4. Right click: Right clicking a point will delete that point.
   5. Click and drag: To move a point, click and drag it into a new position. 
2. AVOID Overlap: Be sure to use the instructions tab and tools available (outlined above) to ensure there is no paddock overlap with an existing paddock. Resolution will allow up to a 1% overlap when you attempt to validate and save your changes, however for precision and accuracy we recommend having no overlaps.
3. To complete your paddock after mapping it out, either select your start point once more or select ‘Finish Drawing’.

Name, Colour, Effective Area And Saving Paddock.

1. Once you have completed the steps above, the Paddock Toolbox on the right of the screen will change to a “Create Paddock” window. Here you can - 
   1. Add a Name for the paddock - This will appear on the map, you can click and drag the paddock name to reposition it. This must stay within the paddock boundary you just created. 
   2. Select ‘Select Colour’. Choose a colour, if you select ‘Custom’ there are more options available.   Pro Tip - Selecting different paddock colours can be used to visually display different grass/crop/stocking blocks.
   3. If the Effective Area is less than the total area (displayed) then you can adjust this number.
2. Select ‘Save’ once you are happy. 

Validate And Save Changes.

• After creating your new paddocks, you need to validate and save your changes.
• Pro Tip: We recommend only validating and saving your changes made to the map once at the end, after all your changes have been made. 
• To do so, select ‘Validate & Save Changes’.
• Select ‘Save Changes’ to confirm.
• Users will then need to sync the app for these changes to be visible.

Splitting Paddocks.

• If you are wanting to split an existing paddock, you cannot simply create a new paddock over the top. Please visit this lesson - How To Split A Paddock