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How to Change Paddocks Effective Area

Learn how to change the effective area of a paddock if it is less than the total area.

Written by Thomas Wallace

Updated at January 27th, 2026

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Steps to Change a Paddocks Effective Area. Validate And Save Changes.
Learn how to change the effective area of a paddock if it is less than the total area.
 
 
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
 

Steps to Change a Paddocks Effective Area.

  1. From the Paddock Toolbox window on the right of the screen - Select ‘Edit’ 
  2. Click the paddock you wish to change the effective area of.
  3. Select ‘Finish Drawing’.
  4. In the 'Effective Area' tab on the right hand side of the screen, type in the effective area if it is less than the total area of the paddock.
  5. Select ‘Save’.

 

 

Validate And Save Changes.

  • After editing your paddock, you need to validate and save your changes.
  • Pro Tip: We recommend only validating and saving your changes 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.

 

 

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