> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.camo.ag/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using the Map Tools

Our [Map Tools](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzwUQrbGI2rZBEWu3rjZVwVqYkKwADXg) YouTube playlist provides a quick overview of the tools available in the map view. Below is a reference guide for each tool.

### Draw Polygon

* Use this tool to manually define a field or parcel boundary, or to exclude an obstructed or non-productive area from the productive acreage calculation
* Click [Using the Draw Polygon Tool](/parcels/using-the-draw-polygon-tool) for detailed instructions

### Merge

* Can be used to merge one or more parcels or fields
* Combines adjacent parcels or fields into a single boundary
* Merging parcels will disable the county assessor convenience link
* Click [Merging Fields or Parcels](https://youtu.be/B62EAexFZ9I) to view a quick demonstration

### Cut

* Must click on the parcel or field first to make this option available
* Divides a field into multiple fields, subdivides a parcel, or isolates acreage along a field border.
* Click [Using the Cut Tool](/parcels/using-the-cut-tool) for detailed instructions

### Pivot

* Use this tool to quickly draw a [circle irrigation pivot](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FhT6IRj_9o)

### Snap

* Use this tool to snap points to the nearest grid or existing boundary, ensuring precise alignment.

### Simplify

* Reduces the number of points on a boundary\*.\*

| **Before**                                                                                                                                               | \*\* After\*\*                                                                                                                                           |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <img src="https://assets.camo.ag/tillable-assets/docs/hc/article_attachments/40042830914583/6e5ebdcb12259cc6d72f581b35a5e0e7.png" alt="Article image" /> | <img src="https://assets.camo.ag/tillable-assets/docs/hc/article_attachments/40042862303383/494c03d417946f1739f022cf25343535.png" alt="Article image" /> |

### Delete

* Removes a selected field or parcel.

### Measure

* Measures the distance between points in feet, yards, miles, meters, or kilometers.
* Multiple points can be dropped and distance will be measured between each point and totaled
* Measurements can be copied and pasted but will not be saved.

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### **Tips & Tricks**

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* Right-click to add a point to a boundary
* Right-click to remove an existing point on a boundary
* Drag a point shared by two boundaries to adjust both at once
* Example of using 'Snap to grid' to align a boundary with the grid lines