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How to Import a Pasture

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If you already have pasture boundaries in a KML or GeoJSON file - from Google Earth, a GIS system, or another source - you can import them directly instead of drawing them by hand.

 

Before You Start

You will need a KML or GeoJSON file containing your pasture boundary data. Supported formats are KML (.kml), GeoJSON (.json, .geojson). Make sure the file is saved somewhere accessible on your computer before starting.

File requirements:

  • File size limit: up to 10 MB 
  • Must contain polygon geometry. Point and line features will not import as pastures.
  • Uses standard WGS84 coordinates (the default for Google Earth and most GIS exports)

 

Import Your Pasture Boundaries

  1. Click the Add Items icon (the square with a plus sign) in the left sidebar.Add Items panel showing Draw Pasture and Import KML / GeoJSON buttons
  2. Click Import KML / GeoJSON. A file upload dialog will open.Drop your file into the upload area or click Browse Files
  3. Select your file from your computer.
  4. PastureMap will parse the file and display each polygon it finds, along with the name, area, and perimeter. You can rename any pasture directly in this screen before importing. Review the list and check the box next to each polygon you want to import.Each polygon is listed with its name, area, and perimeter. You can rename pastures here before importing. Polygons showing a warning cannot be imported.
  5. Click Import Selected.
  6. Each imported boundary will appear on the map

 

Troubleshooting

  • The imported boundaries are in the wrong location: This usually means the coordinate system in the file does not match. Make sure your KML or GeoJSON uses standard WGS84 coordinates (the default for Google Earth and most GIS exports).
  • The file fails to import: Verify the file is a valid .kml, .json, or .geojson format. Files exported from some systems may need to be re-saved in a standard format before importing.
  • A polygon shows an intersection warning and cannot be imported: This usually means the boundary overlaps with another boundary or existing pastures already on your map. Adjust the boundary in your original file to remove the overlap, then re-upload the file and try again.
  • Only some pastures imported: Check the original file to confirm all pasture boundaries are included. Some KML exports only include selected features.

 

Next Step

Once your boundaries are on the map, you are ready to subdivide them into individual pastures. See How to Add Subdivisions.

 

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