User Guide

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Explore the different functions of the application:

1. Interface Overview

The application consists of three main panels:

The left-hand pane (Sidebar) Selection of country, native territory and options for adding new boundaries new boundaries ("Delimitation by line" or "Delimitation by point").
The main map Allows you to view and interact with routes, markers and boundary markers.
The right-hand pane (List of delimitations) Displays the boundaries that have been created, allowing you to search for and view details or delete/modify each boundary.

In addition, a lower panel includes emailing and content preview functions.

2. Selecting the Work Area

Before creating your delimitations, you can select a Country and a Aboriginal territory from the drop-down in the sidebar. The application will re-centre the map around the selected area to make mapping easier.

3. Creating and editing boundaries

- Click on "Delimitation by path".
- Enter a name for your boundary (must be unique).
- Select the area of the map and draw a polygon by clicking to position each point; double-click to finalise.
- Your parcel (or "polygon parcel") then appears on the map; you can click on it to display its information.

- Click on "Delimitation by point".
- Give the boundary a name.
- Click directly on the map to position each contour point (blue dots).
- Use "Finish plot" to automatically connect these points and finalise the shape.

- To modify an existing parcel, in the list of boundaries (right-hand pane), select the ✏️ icon "Modify boundaries".
- Drag the plot modification handles to adjust the shape.
- Please note that if you have already named points, a major change in form may delete the names linked to these points.
- Confirm or cancel when you have finished.

- Select the "📍" icon in the boundary controls to place a marker in the plot.
- The marker must be inside the plot.
- Then click on the marker to access additional information: name of marker, text or cash field, sub-forms, etc.
- Drag the marker if necessary, but always within the perimeter.

4. Managing Details and Custom Fields

Each delimiter (or marker) can contain custom fields: text field, numeric field, date or even a sub-form. When you edit the delimiter, you can :

Create a sub-form (to group several fields together)
Add fields to this sub-form (text, number, date)
Delete unnecessary fields

This allows all the important information relating to the plot or marker to be gathered together.

5. Displaying names and distances

In the right-hand pane, you can toggle options :

Show / Hide distances to display the lengths between the vertices of the polygon.
Hide / Show names to hide or show the names assigned to plot points and markers.

6. Searching for boundaries

Use the search bar in the list of delimitations to quickly filter by name. This is useful when you have created a large number of delimitations.

7. Email and Preview

At the bottom of the screen, you'll find two panels:

Email preview This is a summary of all the delimitations (names, fields entered). It updates automatically when you complete the form.
Sending form Enter your full name, email address, telephone number and a message to send the data to the server. the data to the server. Note that direct submission requires a valid email and a correct telephone number.

8. Use on Mobile Devices

On mobile, the map takes up the whole screen. The side panels and the bottom panel are hidden automatically to give you more mapping space. The "☰" icons allow you to open each panel. Touch the map or theoverlay to close them.

9. Practical advice and limitations

Make sure you place at least three points for each polygonal plot, otherwise it will not be valid.
You cannot draw several parcels in the same delimitation reported as "Final".
Boundaries must not overlap - the application will eventually prevent parcels from overlapping.
Any marker outside the plot will be refused.
Don't forget to name your points and markers to make them easier to manage and avoid any confusion.

10. Conclusion

Congratulations! You now know the basics of creating and managing boundaries in the the "World Aboriginal Cadastre - Relief Map". Explore the advanced functions such as sub-forms or the automatic generation of land titles (depending on future implementation). We hope this tool will help you map and analyse indigenous territories around the world.

If you have any comments or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact our teams using the integrated email form.

Good demarcation!

11. Advantages of point and line delimitation and saving in JSON

Point delineation lets you target isolated points or particular areas on the map with great precision. on the map, ideal for complex boundaries or for marking important landmarks. On the other hand on the other hand, is used to draw the overall shape of an area in a detailed and legible way, so that you can see its exact extent and configuration.

What's more, saving in JSON means you can keep a faithful copy of your work (plots, markers, custom fields, etc.) so that you can go back to it later without losing anything. You can share this JSON file with others or reload it yourself to continue or refine your delimitations over time.

Flowchart : Delimitation creation process

This diagram, together with a brief description, sets out the essential steps for constructing a delimitation by line or point, then adding the information needed to secure the land.

12. Logical explanations of the application and process of land tenure security

This application aims to facilitate land tenure security, an essential concept for rural development. Land tenure security refers to all the legal and administrative systems that protect land ownership and use rights. In the historical and legal context of indigenousness it is of crucial importance in maintaining a balance between customs, cultural preservation and economic development. and economic development.

The main challenges encountered in the field of rural land tenure often include the lack of clarity on customary rights, the absence of official documents, and disputes over land boundaries. boundaries. Thanks to a precise delimitation (using plots or points), the application makes it possible to record, and share verified information, offering greater protection to farmers and communities. farmers and communities.

In a broader process, there are several stages:

1. Initial application and preparation of file Gather the necessary documents and confirm the applicant's identity.
2. Verification of customary rights The aim is to bring traditional practices into line with legal requirements.
3. Boundaries and demarcation This stage is illustrated in the application, where points are drawn or placed to mark the boundaries.
4. Public enquiry and management of objections Any opposition is examined to ensure the legitimacy of the process.
5. Rural land registry A formal recognition of rights of ownership or possession.
6. Issuance of the certificate of rural land ownership provisional document preceding the final land title.
7. Obtaining final land title This is the crowning achievement of security and offers tangible benefits, such as the possibility of obtaining credit or passing on land in a more secure manner. or bequeathing the land more securely.

The flowchart presented in this guide illustrates the broad outlines of this process: choice the type of delimitation (point or line), placing the vertices of the plot, adding information in dedicated forms and saving in JSON so that the work can be continued or shared at a later date. In this way, land tenure security is becoming more accessible, accelerating rural development by offering by offering local players a clear, reliable and appropriate solution.

User Guide - World Aboriginal Cadastre