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
A feature is hard to select
Use the layer panel or feature search, then zoom to the feature.
Acreage or distance is wrong
Inspect the mapped vertices closely; accidental points or misplaced geometry affect measurement.
Layer seems missing
Check visibility, lock state, layer order, and category grouping.
Need to continue later
Save the complete .ra project when available; GeoJSON is useful for spatial exchange but may not preserve all RanchAssist project settings.
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 for operational planning and are not a legal survey.
