Create a Project
- Feb 24
- 2 min read
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your First Project
Choose Site Boundaries
Define the area you want to analyze.
Use the map interface to navigate to your site location
Click points on the map to draw your site boundary
Close the polygon by clicking the first point again
Tips:
Zoom in for precise boundary placement
The map shows your selected area in real-time
You can adjust points before finalizing
Project Name and Unit System
Set up your project details.
Project Name
Choose a name that helps you identify the site
Examples: "Willow Creek Farm", "North Ridge Property", "Backyard Homestead"
Unit System
Metric: meters, Celsius, liters
Imperial: feet, Fahrenheit, gallons
All assessments and data will use your selected unit system.
Add Contour Intervals
Define how you want contour lines displayed on your topography maps.
You can add up to 3 custom contour intervals:
Common intervals: 1m, 2m, 5m, 10m (metric) or 1ft, 2ft, 5ft, 10ft (imperial)
Permalogica also defines one default interval (1m or 5ft depending on the unit chosen)
Example:
Flat terrain: Use smaller intervals (1m or 2ft)
Steep terrain: Use larger intervals (5m or 10ft)
Review Project & Billing Summary
Review your project details and pricing.
Project Summary:
Site location and boundary area
Project name and unit system
Selected contour intervals
Resolution offered
Billing Summary:
One-time project setup fee
Ada - Project Assistant: 1 month free
Apply Coupon Code (optional)
Enter a coupon code if you have one
Discount will be applied to your total
Enter Billing and Payment Details
Complete your purchase.
Billing Information:
Full name
Billing address
Payment Details:
Credit or debit card information
Secure payment processing
Click "Complete Purchase" to finalize.
Success
Your project is being created.
What happens next:
Site assessment usually completes within 10 minutes
You'll receive a confirmation email once completed
Your project will appear on your dashboard
You can then access the project's Workspace and Chat
You're ready to start designing with nature.
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