Once you have created a consolidated site in Landchecker, you can convert each parcel into a reusable shape and save it in your tools library. This feature allows you to reference the same site area across different projects without having to recreate it each time.
What Does Converting to Shapes Mean?
Converting parcels to shapes takes the property boundaries from your consolidated site and saves them as drawing objects in your tools library. These shapes can then be:
Reused in other projects
Duplicated for different scenarios
Modified or annotated as needed
Moved or repositioned on the map
The original consolidated site remains intact on your map, so you can continue to access the consolidated site information and reports.
Why Convert Consolidated Sites to Shapes?
Converting consolidated sites to shapes is useful for property professionals including town planners, architects and property developers because it:
Saves Time
You don't need to manually recreate the same property boundaries for every assessment or project.
Enables Reuse
Use the same site boundaries across multiple projects or scenarios without starting from scratch.
Supports Flexibility
Modify, duplicate or rearrange shapes as needed for different planning purposes.
Maintains Accuracy
Preserve exact property boundaries without redrawing, ensuring consistency across your work.
How to Convert Parcels into Shapes
Follow these steps to convert the parcels in your consolidated site into reusable shapes.
Step 1: Create Your Consolidated Site
First, create a consolidated site by combining multiple properties on the Landchecker map using the site consolidation tool.
Step 2: Select Property Boundary Options
After creating your consolidated site, click the Property Boundary Options button on the right-hand side toolbar.
Step 3: Click Convert to Shape
The action bar will appear at the bottom centre of the map. Click Convert to Shape and enter a group name.
Step 4: Enter Draw Mode
You will automatically enter Draw Mode. The shapes representing each parcel in your consolidated site will appear in the tools library on the left-hand side menu, saved as a group.
Step 5: Access Your Shapes
The converted shapes are now available in your tools library for use in current and future projects.
Important: The original consolidated site remains on your map. You can still save your consolidated site to a project and download a consolidated site report as normal.
How to Ungroup Converted Shapes
When you convert a consolidated site to shapes, the parcels are saved as a grouped set in your tools library. You can ungroup these shapes if you need to work with individual parcels separately.
Step 1: Locate the Grouped Shapes
Find the grouped shapes in your tools library on the left-hand side menu.
Step 2: Open the Menu
Click the three-dot button beside the grouped shapes.
Step 3: Select Ungroup
Choose Ungroup from the dropdown menu.
The shapes are now separated and can be managed individually in your tools library.
How to Duplicate Shapes from Your Consolidated Site
You can duplicate the converted shapes if you need the same boundaries for a different project or scenario.
Step 1: Locate the Shape
In the tools library, find the specific shape you want to duplicate.
Step 2: Open the Menu
Hover over the shape, then click the three-dot button.
Step 3: Select Duplicate
Choose Duplicate from the dropdown menu.
A copy of the shape is created in your tools library.
How to Move Multiple Shapes in Bulk
If you need to move several converted shapes at once, you can select and move them together.
Step 1: Hold the SHIFT Key
Press and hold the SHIFT key on your keyboard.
Step 2: Select Multiple Shapes
While holding SHIFT, click each shape you want to move. All selected shapes will be highlighted.
Step 3: Move the Shapes
Click and drag the selected shapes to move them together to a new location on the map.
Who Can Use This Feature?
The ability to convert consolidated sites to shapes is available to Advanced and Enterprise customers who have access to the site consolidation and drawing tools features.
Use Cases for Property Professionals
Different property professionals can benefit from converting consolidated sites to shapes:
Town Planners
Create reusable site boundaries for multiple planning scenarios and applications without redrawing property boundaries each time.
Architects
Save site layouts to reference across different design iterations and project phases.
Property Developers
Maintain consistent site boundaries when evaluating different development options or creating presentations for stakeholders.
Valuers
Use accurate property boundaries across multiple valuation reports for the same or similar sites.
Real Estate Agents
Create reusable property boundary shapes for marketing materials and client presentations.
Managing Converted Shapes in Your Tools Library
Once you have converted parcels to shapes, you can manage them in your tools library:
Rename Shapes
Give shapes descriptive names to easily identify them later.
Organise by Project
Keep shapes organised by project or client for efficient workflow.
Delete Unused Shapes
Remove shapes you no longer need to keep your tools library organised.
Export Shapes
Export shapes along with other drawing tools for use in external applications.
Difference Between Consolidated Sites and Shapes
It's important to understand the difference between consolidated sites and converted shapes:
Consolidated Sites
Show combined property data (land size, frontage, zoning)
Can be saved to projects
Generate consolidated site reports
Remain linked to property information
Converted Shapes
Saved as drawing objects in the tools library
Can be reused across projects
Can be modified, duplicated and moved
Are independent of property data updates
Both serve different purposes and can be used together in your workflow.
Next Steps After Converting to Shapes
After converting your consolidated site parcels to shapes, you can:
Save the shapes to your tools library for future use
Duplicate shapes for different project scenarios
Add annotations or labels to the shapes
Export shapes for use in other applications
Continue working with the original consolidated site data