Learn how to split a paddock. Your map will have validation errors if you simply try to create a new paddock over an existing paddock. Learn the two step process to split a paddock, and also learn what happens to the existing records when you split that paddock.

Do Not Draw On Top Of Existing Paddock.

• Unfortunately, you cannot simply create a new paddock on top of an existing paddock.
• This is due to the overlap feature, if more than 1% of a paddock overlaps with another paddock, you will receive validation errors when you try to validate and save changes to publish your map.
• There is a two step process to split a paddock. First you need to edit the existing paddock to reduce it's boundary, and then create a new paddock in that space. We will explain further below.

Step 1. Edit Existing Paddock.

1. Select ‘Edit’ from the paddock toolbox.
2. Select the paddock you wish to split.
3. Using the tools available (instructions tab), move the points of the paddock to make the paddock smaller, with the new boundary line where you want the ‘split’ to be. 
4. Click and drag the paddock label back into the newly edited paddock boundaries.
5. Select ‘Finish Drawing’.
6. Edit the paddock name, colour and effective area. I kept the paddock name the same but added ‘Original’.
7. Select ‘Save’.
8. This will not affect any existing records attached to the previous version of this paddock. Once you validate and save these records will still be in the timeline and findable under the updated paddock name in the paddock filter option.

Step 2. Create New Paddock.

1. Select ‘Create’ from the paddock toolbox.
2. Using the tools available (instructions tab), create a new paddock in the space made available from editing the paddock.
3. Select ‘Finish Drawing’ or you starting point.
4. Give the paddock a name, colour and change the effective area.
5. Select ‘Save’.

Validate And Save Changes.

• After editing and creating your paddock, 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.