WELCOME.

The content on this page is intended to explain and aid in the use of Autmow's mapping/surveying software.

TOOLS OVERVIEW

MOVE
Navigate around the map

POLYGONS
Define terrain boundaries

POLYLINES
Create virtual guide wires

MARKERS
Mark areas of importance

Locate your site.

LET'S BEGIN
Whether you are on-site or working on a pre-survey quote, the first step is to locate the area on the map.

When you are ready to get started, you will find an address bar below the map. As you begin to type in the address provided by the client, it will autofill with relevant results.

Once the correct address populates, selecting the option will automatically move the map's focus area to the area you are looking for.

Polygons Polylines Markers

TOOL OVERVIEW

• Polygons are used to create the borders/boundaries of mowable and non-mowable areas
• Once the tool is selected, clicking on the map will drop a point. Continue to click along the boundary to drop points
• When you have completed the area you are adding to the map, clicking twice on the final point will close the polygon
• Once closed, the polygon will appear in the left side panel

CREATING POLYGONS

1. Select the tool at the top of the map
2. Begin by clicking the area you are looking to create a polygon for
3. Once you have defined the area, double-clicking on the last point will close the polygon
4. TIP: Holding "SHIFT" or clicking then holding, will allow you to move the map without switching tools

EDITING

1. TAB: Navigation between map elements
2. NAME: Polygons can be renamed to easily reference and organize by selecting (4).
   • NOTE: Clicking on the name will expand the note area
   
3. COLOR: The now defined area can be colored to represent the area
   • Green: Robotic mower bounds
   • Red: Manual mowing
   • Blue: Ground cover (mulch, areas prone to flooding, large islands, etc.)
4. RENAME: This icon allows for the area to be renamed
5. DELETE: An area can be deleted by selecting this icon
6. EDIT/UNLOCK: If you find an area needs adjusted, clicking the unlock will allow you to edit the existing polygon
   • The points on the polygon can be moved, and once moved, to interpolated points will appear
   • If you make an edit and wish to undo it, an arrow will appear on the most recently moved point
   • NOTE: While unlocked, an entire area can be moved, be cautious of this while moving quickly
7. NOTES: Adding notes to an area is helpful for planning an install
   • An example of notes here would be:
     - Mower type
     - Number of crossings (1 Crossing = 3 Wires)
     - Number of islands
     - Grass type
     - General notes on the area, i.e., prone to flooding, considerable roots, steep hills

TOOL OVERVIEW
The polyline tool is used to create virtual guides.

This can be used both before and after install with proper notes. Using before is useful for getting an idea of how much additional wire should be accounted for. Using after an install is helpful in documenting where and how guides were installed, and can be used to more quickly and easily locate in the event of a break.

CREATING POLYLINES

1. Select the tool at the top of the map
2. Start from the base station, or ideal base station location
3. Terminate where you would like to end, or where you have tied into the boundary wire

EDITING

1. TAB: Navigation between map elements
2. NAME: Unlike polygons, polyline names cannot be edited
3. DELETE: Lines can be deleted from this menu in the same way polygons can
4. UNLOCK/EDIT: Similar to the polygons, if you need to make adjustments this can be done here
   • Click the icon to unlock
   • Make adjustments as needed, this is helpful if you created guides before install to account for wire, but needed to adjust based on installation
   • Click the lock again to close the area and prevent further editing
5. NOTES: This area is helpful for guide naming or containing general notes on the guides
   • It is a good idea to update a file/note with info on dates repairs were made

TOOL OVERVIEW

• Markers are used to indicated areas of interest on the map for both yourself, other installers or landscaping crews responsible for edits

CREATING MARKERS

1. Select the tool at the top of the map
2. Once you click on the map, it will add a default generic icon
3. In the left-hand panel, you can now update the type of marker and add relevant notes

EDITING

1. TAB: Navigation between map elements
2. LABEL: Marker label/type
   • This label will update depending on the marker type
3. DELETE: Same as the other types, markers can be deleted here
4. UNLOCK: Clicking the lock icon will unlock the marker on the map and allow you to move it
5. TYPE: Marker types are used to visually differentiate areas of interest on the map at a glance, clicking the different types will change the marker on the map, as well as update the name in this panel
6. NOTES: Though the markers are helpful to group areas, adding notes is important to give context/detail prior to, or even after an install

MARKER TYPES

REPAIR
This icon helps to keep track of any break repairs that have been made after install

GENERIC
The default icon on the map and can be used for general notes unrelated to other icons

INSTALL NOTE
Islands, drains, concerns: This icon is used for any notes or areas installers should be aware of

LANDSCAPING
Holes, ramps, grading: This icon should help define and note landscaping edits prior to install

POWER
Use this icon to mark available power on-site, where power would be ideal, or where a base station has been installed

Save, Upload & More

KML FILES

1. SAVE: Creates a file of the map you created
   • When you have completed your survey, the save KML button will generate a KML file and save it locally to your computer
   • If you are not prompted to rename & select a location, check your downloads folder
   
2. UPLOAD: Import an existing KML file to edit or review
   • After clicking "Load KML", you will be prompted to select a file on your computer.
   • Find the KML you wish to upload and select it
   • This will import the file and additional information for you to review and edit. Repeat the "Save" process after making any updates
   
3. SEARCH BAR: Locates the addresses relevant to your survey
   
4. CLEAR MAP: This will clear all information from the map
   • Use only after you have saved