How do I create a Custom Layer in AgStudio?

Overview: 

Check Strips or Test Blocks are regions of a field that are created by users for the purpose of testing any variable, such as seeding rate, treatment, or environmental factors. They are used to set up a treatment analysis, or adjust a variable rate prescription from VRS or Fertility. 

Requirements: 

• Field Boundaries created. 
• Crop Zone created.

Process: 

1. In the Grower window, select the Grower and Crop Year. 
2. In the Resources window, Expand the farm and select the field from the domain tree.
3. Select the Layers menu from the top bar. 
4. Select Create new layer. 
5. Select Create new Region Layer.
6. In the New Layer window, in the Properties tab, Enter a Name for the layer. 
7. Under the Content section, change the Layer Type to Management Zone using the drop-down menu. 
8. In the New Layer window, change to the Attributes tab. 
9. Select Add attribute.
   
   • Attributes are the factor being tested by the test block. 
   • Attributes appear as column headers in the layer editor. 
10. In the New Attribute window, name the attribute. 
11. Change the Data use to Group. 
12. Select OK. 
13. Select OK in the New Layer window. 
14. A blank layer is created under the field level in the Domain Tree in the Resources Window. 
15. Highlight the new layer in the Domain Tree.
16. Select the Layers drop-down menu. 
17. Select Layer Editor.
18. Select on the map inside the field boundary. It will turn 'checkered'. 
19. Select the Draw a Cutting/Selecting Polygon Icon. 
20. Left-click once inside the field boundary to begin drawing the test block. Continue clicking until the shape is outlined. 
21. Double-click to finalize the shape. 
22. To edit the polygon: 
    • Select and drag any white square node to modify the boundary. 
    • Use the diverging arrows to grow or shrink the polygon.
    • Use the rounded arrows to rotate the polygon. 
    • Use the Cross to move the polygon.
    • Select the polygon and select Clear the cutting/selecting geometry to delete the polygon.
23. Once editing is complete, Select cut the selected region.
    • In the Layer Editor, in the table below the menu, on the Data tab, enter values for attributes ** Note: This will usually be a rate or treatment name or variety. 
24. Repeat steps 19 - 24 until all test blocks are created. 
25. Select Save. 
26. Close the Layer Editor.
27. The new layer is located under the field in the domain tree and the test blocks are defined.
28. The layer can be used in other processes, such as: 
    • Treatment Analysis and Advanced Treatment Analysis. 
    •  Variable Rate Fertility and Seeding.