Guide to the LPIS Tutorial Videos - FAQs
Table of Contents
- How can I change the land parcels on my land?
- How do I add a new land parcel to my location code?
- I have bought or sold a land parcel, how do I transfer it to/from my location code?
- How can I change the ineligible features on my land?
- How can I remove an ineligible feature(s) on my land?
- How can I change the Ecological Focus Areas (EFA) on my land?
- How do I turn the Aerial photography/Ordnance Survey background layers?
- I’ve made a mistake with one of my edits, how to I undo the change?
- How do I cancel a case without submitting changes to RPID?
- I’m a Landless Keeper, how do I see my land parcels that I seasonally rent?
- How do I print maps of my location code?
- How do I export a shapefile of my location code?
- Further Help
How can I change the land parcels on my land?
- Accessing the Graphical Editor shows you how to access the LPIS Graphical Editor so you can make changes.
- Navigating to a Specific Land Parcel or Ineligible Feature shows you how to find the land parcel you wish to change.
- Modifying a Land Parcel Boundary shows you how to modify a land parcel boundary e.g. change the line of a fence.
- Splitting a Land Parcel shows you how to split a land parcel e.g. where you erect a permanent fence to turn one land parcel into two.
- Merging Land Parcels shows you how to merge land parcels e.g. you remove a permanent fence to make two land parcels into a single bigger one.
- Removing a Land Parcel shows you how to remove a land parcel from your location code e.g. you sell a land parcel for housing.
How do I add a new land parcel to my location code?
- Accessing the Graphical Editor shows you how to access the LPIS Graphical Editor so you can make changes.
- Registering a New Land Parcel shows you on how to add a new land parcel to your location code e.g. you buy a land parcel from a neighbour.
- Uploading Documents shows you how to upload supporting documents to your online LMF case.
I have bought or sold a land parcel, how do I transfer it to/from my location code?
- Accessing the Graphical Editor shows you on how to first gain access to the LPIS Graphical Editor when you can make your online changes.
- Transferring (Buy/Sell) a Land Parcel to and from your Location Code shows you on how to transfer a land parcel from/to your location code.
- Uploading Documents shows you on how to upload supporting documents to your online LMF case.
How can I change the ineligible features on my land?
- Accessing the Graphical Editor shows you how to access the LPIS Graphical Editor so you can make changes.
- Navigating to a Specific Land Parcel or Ineligible Feature shows you how to find the land parcel you wish to change.
- Modifying an Existing Ineligible Feature shows you how to modify an ineligible feature on your land parcel e.g. increase or reduce a scrub area within your land parcel.
- Adding a New Ineligible Feature shows you how to add a new ineligible feature to your land parcel.
- Splitting an Ineligible Feature shows you how to split an ineligible feature on your land parcel.
How can I remove an ineligible feature(s) on my land?
- Accessing the Graphical Editor shows you how to access the LPIS Graphical Editor so you can make changes.
- Removing an Ineligible Feature shows you how to remove an ineligible feature from your land parcel.
- Uploading Documents shows you how to upload supporting documents to your online LMF case.
How can I change the Ecological Focus Areas (EFA) on my land?
- Accessing the Graphical Editor shows you how to access the LPIS Graphical Editor so you can make changes.
- Adding an EFA and Adding a Linear EFA (Hedge) shows you how to add an EFA to your land parcel.
- Modifying an EFA shows you how to modify an EFA on your land parcel.
- Removing an EFA or Linear EFA shows you how to remove an EFA from your land parcel.
How do I turn the Aerial photography/Ordnance Survey background layers?
- By default both the Aerial Photography and Base Layer (Ordnance Survey) are turned off. To turn on the different background layers, follow the instructions in The Data Tab (GIS Layers).
I’ve made a mistake with one of my edits, how to I undo the change?
- Undoing, Redoing and Resetting Changes shows you how to undo and reset changes you have made while editing your online LMF case.
How do I cancel a case without submitting changes to RPID?
- Undoing, Redoing and Resetting Changes shows you how to cancel your online LMF case.
I’m a Landless Keeper, how do I see my land parcels that I seasonally rent?
- Bespoke View shows you how to create a bespoke map where you can add and view your parcels.
How do I print maps of my location code?
- Accessing the Graphical Editor shows you how to export a map of your location code as a PDF for printing. The file generated will contain an overview map of all your land parcels with a map index overlaid. The map index refers to more detailed map(s) with land parcels identified by yellow boundaries on a standard aerial photography background. BPS ineligible areas will also be shown in red on the more detailed maps.
- Bespoke View shows you how to create your own bespoke map and then export your map as a PDF for printing.
- You can also use the Print button to create and export a PDF copy of your current view in the LPIS Viewer.
How do I export a shapefile of my location code?
A shapefile is a geospatial vector data format for geographic information system (GIS) software. The file can be used to upload your land parcel information into third party software.
- Exporting a Full Set of Maps shows you how to export a shapefile of your location code.
Further Help
If you have any further questions, please contact LandMappingTeam@gov.scot