This article will guide you through the process of moving and aligning the lot boundary, as well as adjusting the locations of existing structures to ensure they are properly matched with the satellite imagery.
The boundary data for each property address is sourced from the digital mapping atlas of the respective state or region. However, since the satellite imagery may be provided by a different third-party vendor or captured at an angle, you might notice that the boundary does not perfectly align when you first access the site. You can easily adjust this by following the steps below.
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Gear - Access & manage various aspects of the boundary. |
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Edit - Edit displayed boundary dimensions & swap boundary frontage on corner lots. |
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Edit Segment Type - Define or edit boundary labels (Front, Side & Rear Segments). |
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Drag Lot - Move the boundary to align with the satellite imagery when active. |
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Enable Easement - Add or identify an easement on a site. |
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Enable / Disable Edit Plan image - Lock the plan in position so it cannot be moved or edited. |
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Reset Lot - Clear all changes. |
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Wrench - Enable existing structures for editing. |
- Click the Gear icon on the corner of the boundary to unlock the boundary.
- Choose from one of the following options:
Align the Boundary to the Satellite Imagery
- Click the Gear on the boundary.
- Click Drag Lot.
- Click & hold anywhere inside the property and drag to position the boundary.
- Click Reset Lot to start again.
As you adjust the boundary outline, try to align it with the existing property fences.
Adjusting Existing Structures
This step is not required for houses, as the app assumes the existing structure will be removed.
- Hover over the existing structure.
- Click on the Wrench icon to unlock the structure.
- Left-click & hold the large white dots and drag to the correct position.
- Left-click on the small white dots to add additional corner points.
- Right-click on the large white dots to remove them.
There should be one large dot on each corner around your design.
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Once all the large dots are in the correct position, you can add more nodes by clicking the small white dots.
- Continue the process until complete.
- To confirm the updates, click on the Spanner icon or anywhere on the screen other than the white dots.
Add an Easement
While Canibuild tries to obtain all overlay data for easements on a property, some data may not be available. With this feature, you can easily add easements manually.
- Click the Gear on the boundary.
- Click Enable Easement.
- Click Add Easement on the specific boundary.
- Enter Easement Name.
- Enter Offset Length (m/ft depending on region.
- Select Color.
- Click Save.
These Easements will be linked to the boundary. Alternatively, you can use the Drawing Tools to outline additional Easements that cut through the site.
- Click the Green Trash Can Icon.
- Click Delete.
Edit Boundary Dimensions
While this option is the easiest, it only changes the displayed measurements on the boundary. The live scale measurements on the property will remain the same.
- Click the Gear on the boundary.
- Click Edit.
- Click Primary to alternate.
- Click on the boundary measurement to edit.
- Click on the circular arrow to undo the change.
- Select the Gear tool when done to lock in the changes.
Edit Segments
Most parcel segments are typically defined accurately, which ensures that setbacks are appropriately reflected when a design is applied to the property. However, in certain instances, irregularly shaped lots may not be defined correctly, or adjustments to the frontage may be necessary to better accommodate the intended build.
- Click the Gear on the boundary.
- Click Edit Segment Type.
- Select Segment for each boundary.
- Click Save.
