Tools & Features

Copying OS MasterMap data to a project

How to copy OS data to create a tenancy boundary or detailed map Read the guide below or watch the video

Written by Tim Hopkin
Updated over a week ago

Your RPA Account

To access your boundary and Land Cover (LMS) data from your RPA account you need to be logged in to the correct place.

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Chrome Extension

Install the Chrome Extension to import Land Cover data from the Land Management System (LMS) of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) aka RLR

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Adding Field Names

Use Field Names to help you identify each field. Field names will also appear on BPS and CS Tables

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Upload a photo

Upload geo-referenced photos to a map.

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Assign a Use

How to assign a land use to a feature. Eg. assign a rectangle as a 'Temporary Building' or a parcel as a 'Tenant Boundary'. Shows on Legend

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Share a map

Collaborate with clients, business partners, consultants or contractors.

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Archive a map

Archive a map that is no longer in use

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Rename a map

How to change a map name

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Restoring a project

You have accidentally deleted a project and you wish to reinstate it or get it back

Written by Tim Hopkin
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How to use the Select All tool to bulk annotate and assign uses.

Guide showing you how to use the select all tool to switch on or off all annotations/labels for features of the same type

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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How to use the Select All tool to bulk merge features

Guide showing you how to use the select all tool to bulk merge features of the same type

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Using the Split tool

How to split a feature

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Using the Merge tool

How to merge features

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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How to copy a feature

How to use the copy tool

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Features

Features are objects of any type on a map. They can be points, lines or shapes such as polygons or circles.

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Adding a Buffer to a Field Parcel

You'd like to add a buffer strip to a field parcel

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Removing multiple stray nodes

Points or lines are on my map that need deleting

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Using the Adjust tool

Adjust a feature to modify the shape.

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Using the Move tool

How to move a Feature to a new location in a map.

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Using the Snap to line tool

How to use our Snap To Line tool to draw a line or a polygon etc. that snaps to an existing line or shape

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Using the Rotate tool

Rotate an object or feature in a map.

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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How to subtract an area

If you have an area that is ineligible for BPS, for example, and you wish to subtract/delete it from the crop.

Written by Tim Hopkin
Updated over a week ago

Annotating a map

How to add text, codes, areas, notes or arrows to a map

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Select multiple features

to assign use, name, colour or delete with a keyboard shortcut - Shift Key

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Measuring Tools

Two different ways to measure distance.

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Nodes

Move, add or delete a node within a shape. Nodes are the point on a line or shape.

Written by Tim Hopkin
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KML File Upload Issues

If you experiencing a problem importing a KML (.kml file extension) file to The Land App

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Export your Boundaries or Projects as GeoJSON, KML or Shape files

You may wish to export to another GIS program or into another Land App map

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Printing

How to set scale, print size, add a legend or logo etc.

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Indicative Print Prices & FAQs

Information on print prices and additional Information

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Setting up a default logo

How to add a default logo which will be available to add to all prints

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Referrals to The Land App

If you would like to invite people to use The Land App

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Joining and sharing a screen with Zoom (Tim Hopkin)

How to join a Zoom meeting and share your screen

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Give The Land App access to your map

If you experience an issue with The Land App that you'd like us to investigate, you can grant us access to your map

Written by Tim Hopkin
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Setting up a Direct Debit with The Land App

Guide showing you how to set up a direct debit with The Land App

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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Your Account Details

How to access your account details, see credit, invoices & add payment card details

Written by Simla Rees-Moorlah
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