Managing your virtual paddocks

This article explains how to manage your virtual paddocks (VPs) using the VPs panel in the eShepherd web app. The panel supports search and filtering — use the filter tags such as Physical Paddock, Mob, or Status to quickly find the VPs you need.

In Rotation and In Storage

VPs exist in one of two states:

• In Rotation — the VP is active and available to be assigned to a mob for grazing. These are the paddocks you are currently using or planning to use in the near term.
• In Storage — the VP is set aside and not available for activation. VPs in storage are typically also hidden from the map. This is useful for seasonal paddocks you won't be using for a while, keeping your active list and map view clean and focused.

Switch between the two views using the In Rotation and In Storage toggle in the top-right corner of the VPs panel.

Moving a VP to Storage

When a paddock won't be used for a season or an extended period, move it to storage to keep your rotation list tidy.

Step 1. In the In Rotation view, use the filter tags to narrow the list. Tap Physical Paddock to filter by paddock name and find the VP you want to move. Select it — it will be highlighted on the map.

Step 2. With the VP selected, tap the Move to Storage icon in the bottom toolbar. The VP will be removed from the In Rotation list.

Step 3. A confirmation — Virtual Paddock moved to 'In Storage' — will appear. The VP is now in storage and will no longer appear on the map by default.

Moving a VP back to Rotation

When the season changes or you're ready to use a paddock again, move it back to rotation.

Step 1. Switch to In Storage view using the toggle in the top-right corner. Use the filter tags to find the VP you want to bring back.

Step 2. Right-click the VP (or tap the options icon) to open the context menu. You'll see options to Show, Hide, or Move to 'In Rotation'. Select Move to 'In Rotation' to return it to the active list.

Step 3. The VP will be moved back to In Rotation and will reappear on the map. Switch to In Rotation view to confirm it is listed and ready for activation.

Showing and hiding VPs on the map

Independent of whether a VP is in rotation or storage, you can control its map visibility using the same context menu. You can easily click on the eye icon to either show or hide it right away. This is useful when you want to keep a VP in rotation but temporarily hide it to reduce visual clutter.

Summary

This guide covers how to organise your VPs between In Rotation and In Storage to reflect what you're actively using each season, and how to control map visibility independently using the Show and Hide options. Keeping your rotation list and map view clean makes it easier to manage grazing across large properties with many paddocks.

v1.0, 6/2026

Updated on: 18/06/2026