Protect important work first
If the project contains significant unsaved work and Save Project is available, create a .ra file before reloading, clearing the session, or making major changes.
Common issues
Acreage changes after editing
Any vertex movement changes polygon geometry and therefore area/perimeter. Recheck the shape at close zoom.
Exclusion does not affect the expected pasture
Confirm the exclusion is located within and associated with the intended pasture.
Measured and usable acres differ
Review user-entered reductions for brush, slope, or inaccessible land.
Boundary needs to be used elsewhere
Export GeoJSON for spatial interchange; use .ra to preserve the complete RanchAssist project.
If the result still does not make sense
Return to the primary inputs and verify units, then open View Calculation Details where available. Compare the displayed formula inputs with the values you intended to enter. Next, remove nonessential Advanced assumptions and add them back one at a time.
If a map feature is involved
Check geometry at close zoom, layer visibility, and whether the correct feature is selected. A misplaced point or duplicate feature can materially change area, distance, or cost results.
If export or project saving fails
Use the shared Help Center articles for .ra project compatibility, browser downloads, PDF/Print, CSV, PNG/Map, and GeoJSON troubleshooting.
Planning note
Mapped boundaries and measurements are operational planning measurements and are not a legal survey or a substitute for a licensed surveyor.
