Which layers can be imported in Farm 360?

Which layers can be imported in Farm 360?

The following layers can be imported in Farm 360

Variability layers

• Zones
• Lab Areas
• Interpolated Areas

Recommendation Layers

• Prescription 
• Tillage Area
• Sowing Area

Machinery Layers 

• Yields Map
• Application – Points
• Application – Polygons

Other Layers

• Points
• Lines
• Polygons

Before importing…

It is recommended to consider two aspects before importing a layer:

Check files format

The following formats can be imported in Farm 360:

• Shape files, compressed as .zip
• Geojson files

For more information, visit the following article: File Formats Used in Farm 360

Check Files Data before Importing

Before importing a file, it is recommended to be acquainted with the data included in it.

A desktop GIS software, such as QGIS, or an on line service, such as www.mapshaper.org, can be used to check files data.

This is going to be useful when importing a file, since data in Farm 360 and data in the file should match.

Do you want to try using data?

1. Download this file: Application – Points
2. Open the file using www.mapshaper.org
3. Go to the menu on the right > select features
4. Check the map and the values

Steps to Import a Layer

To import a layer the following steps must be carried out:

1. Click on Import  
2. Select the file and type of layer
3. Match the attributes
4. Enter layer’s general data (metadata)

To display the imported layer: details on this article

To add symbology: details on this article