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# How to create a virtual paddock on the mobile app

This article shows you how to draw and save a virtual paddock using the eShepherd mobile app. Virtual paddocks let you define custom grazing areas digitally, so you can manage your land and mob without moving physical fences.

| **Steps 1–2.** From the map screen, tap the orange **plus** icon in the bottom toolbar to open the menu. Tap **Add VP** to start a new virtual paddock. | **Step 3.** The map enters virtual paddock mode. A crosshair appears with a **Select starting point** prompt, and the bottom panel shows the **VP Name** field. | **Step 4.** Pan the map to position the crosshair where you want the first corner. Tap the orange **Add** button to place the starting point. |
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| **Step 5.** Pan the map and tap **Add** again to place each additional corner. The running paddock area (in hectares) appears in the bottom panel as you build the shape. | **Step 6.** To complete the shape, pan the crosshair back onto your starting point. The **Add** button changes to **Close** — tap it to close the paddock. | **Steps 7–8.** The completed paddock appears with corner and midpoint indicators. Drag any point to fine-tune the boundary, then tap **Save** to finalise. |
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| ![Step 4](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-4_1u9r2yj.jpg =250xauto) | ![Step 5](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-5_173go4s.jpg =250xauto) | ![Step 6](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-6_cny5ue.jpg =250xauto) |

| **Step 9.** A **Virtual paddock created** confirmation appears at the top of the screen, and your new paddock is shown on the map as a yellow dashed outline. |  |  |
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| ![Step 7](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-7_n798ae.jpg =250xauto) |  |  |

## Summary

This guide covers drawing, closing, and saving a virtual paddock from scratch on the mobile app. Virtual paddocks are a core feature for digitally managing grazing areas, letting you adjust your property layout flexibly without moving physical fences.

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