Draw a Custom Shape

The Draw Custom shape option allows you to digitize either a custom point or polygon on the map as your defined project area boundary. A buffer is required for points.

Point

To draw a custom point as your Project Area, follow these steps:

1. Select the Draw Shape tab in the New Project Area dialog.

2. Select Point from the Select Shape Type dropdown list

3. Draw Point on the Map.

   1. Click the Draw button to enter drawing mode. This will allow you to digitize the point on the map.

   2. Click on the map where you want the point to be.

   3. If you made a mistake or want to move the point, click the Clear button to remove the point from the map.

   4. Click Finish to exit drawing mode.

4. Adjust Buffer
   a. Points require a buffer. When you add a point, a buffer of 2 miles will be applied by default but can be increased or decreased to your desired size.

5. Add a Project Name
   b. A project name is required for all project areas. The Create button will be disabled until a project name is added.

6. Click Create

   1. Once you have defined the boundary of your project area, applied a buffer if needed and given your project area a name, click Create to submit and create your new project area. Once created, your new project area can be found and selected through the Manage Project Areas dialog

Polygon

To draw a custom polygon as your Project Area, follow these steps:

1. Select the Draw Shape tab in the New Project Area dialog.

2. Select Polygon from the Select Shape Type dropdown list

3. Draw Polygon on the Map.

   1. Click the Draw button to enter drawing mode. This will allow you to digitize
      the polygon on the map.

   2. Click on the map where you want the first point to be.

   3. Continue clicking on the map to draw the boundary of the project area.

   4. To complete the shape, you have 2 options:

      1. Double click to complete the shape. This will automatically close the shape between the first point and the last drawn point.

      2. Click on the first point. Clicking back on the first drawn point will automatically close the shape, connecting the first point to the last drawn point.

   5. If you made a mistake or want to remove the boundary, click the Clear button.

   6. Click Finish to exit drawing mode.

4. Apply a Buffer Distance

   1. This option allows you to define a buffer distance around the drawn polygon. Click on the toggle switch to enable a buffer. By default, the buffer is not enabled. If the toggle switch is turned off, no buffer will be applied. The default buffer distance is 2 miles but can be increased or decreased to your desired size.

5. Add a Project Name

   1. A project name is required for all project areas. The Create button will be disabled until a project name is added.

6. Click Create

   1. Once you have defined the boundary of your project area, applied a buffer if needed and given your project area a name, click Create to submit and create your new project area. Once created, your new project area can be found and selected through the Manage Project Areas dialog.