Optimize & Apply – VRI Editor Overview

Streamline field drawings, manage prescriptions, and customize water application with the Optimize & Apply VRI editor.

Optimize & Apply is the Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) editor in the web app. It lets users create field drawings to generate prescriptions for customized water application.

Navigation & Detailed View

• Access Optimize & Apply from the main menu on the left side of the screen. 

• Once opened in Grid or Map View, your VRI fields will be displayed. 

• Click on a field or card to open the Detailed View. 

Detailed View Features

The Detailed View includes: 

• A map with the field drawing 

• A Drawing Pane on the right 

• A Polygon Area Chart on the left (for VRI-iS fields) 

• A menu under the three-dot icon in the upper right corner for Drawings, VRI-iS Table (if applicable), and Module Navigation 

Drawing Pane Sections

• Drawing: Select the field map drawing used to produce VRI prescriptions. 

• Layers: Show, hide, and adjust opacity of map layers. 

• Area: Toggle between VRI and No-Spray areas (VRI-iS only). 

• Drawing Tools: Create or edit VRI watering areas. Tool availability depends on the VRI type.  

• *Note: The Select tool is active by default. Unselect all tools and save changes to enable the Prescription section. 

• Water Rate Palette: Choose application rates based on the selected tool (VRI-S or VRI-Z). 

• Prescription*: 

• Generate Rx: Create a downloadable prescription. 

• Upload: Upload the prescription to the table. 

• Upload & Send: Upload to the table and send to the device. 

• Upload, Send & Enable: Upload, send, and enable the prescription on the device

Map Area Interactions

• VRI polygons, sectors, or zones are displayed based on the field map VRI type and selected Drawing. 

• Hover to view area details. 

• Click to view area details and highlight them in the Polygon Area Chart 

• Use Drawing Tools to: 

• Edit water rates (VRI-S and VRI-Z) 

• Create new polygon areas (VRI-iS) based on the Area selection (VRI or No-Spray). The new area will be added to the top of the Area Chart with a 100% water rate for VRI areas or 0% for No-Spray areas.   

• Select: Click an area on the map drawing and drag the dots to adjust the area shape. Use the Undo Last Edit button icon to revert the last change. 

•  Draw Shape: Click on map drawing making at least three points and close the area by clicking the original point.  

• Draw Rectangle: Click on the map drawing and drag to make a rectangle area 

• Manual Input: Create an area to display on the map drawing using manual input 

• Import Polygon Area: Use the provided .csv format to import a maximum of five areas to display on the map drawing.  

Polygon Area Chart (VRI-iS Only)

• Displays all defined VRI or No-Spray areas and groups for the selected field map. Use the Drawing Pane Area to toggle the chart between VRI or No-Spray areas. 

• Select one or more areas using checkboxes to: 

• Create a new group 

• Assign an Area to an existing group 

• Delete areas 

• Rename, delete, or rearrange areas and groups. 

• Click the three-dot icon to rename or delete an area. 

• Left-click and drag to reorder an area or group. 

• Use the Water Rate Selector to adjust water rate 

Menu (Three-Dot Icon) 

Drawings: 

• Manage drawings used for VRI prescriptions. 

• Each field must have at least one drawing. 

• Actions: 

• Rename: Edit the drawing name. 

• Copy: Duplicate the drawing. 

• Delete: Remove the drawing. 

• Upload: Import shapefiles. 

• Add: Create a new drawing. 

VRI-iS Tables 

The VRI-iS Table reflects the prescription files stored in the AgSense 365 table and the device panel. Prescriptions uploaded from the Drawing Pane Prescription section are displayed in this table. 

• AgSense 365 supports up to 10 VRI prescriptions per field. 

• The first table holds the legacy format (editable name only). 

• The remaining nine hold full grid prescriptions. 

• If table and panel file names differ, a notification will appear showing both names. 

Instructions 

• Blue Button: Upload a prescription to the tables. Prescription files uploaded using this option will NOT display a graphic in the table. Only Prescription files uploaded from the Drawing Pane Prescription section will display a graphic in the table. 

• Green Button: Choose to: 

• Enable only 

• Send only 

• Enable and send to the panel  

Options vary based on table state. Only one prescription can be enabled at a time. 

• Red Button: Stop a running prescription. 

• Trash Can: Delete a prescription from the table (does not remove it from the panel). 

Module 

• Navigate to other modules linked to the AgSense device serial number. 

Important Notes 

• Disable browser pop-up blockers to allow downloads. 

• If VRI status is enabled at the panel, Upload & Send and Upload, Send & Enable are not allowed. 

• If the Prescription section is unavailable, save all changes and unselect all drawing tools. 

• Any undefined field map VRI areas will default to 100% water rate. 

With any questions, feel free to contact support at 1-888-223-0595. We're here to help!