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GDM Solutions, Inc. GDM creates, markets, and supports ARM software for managing and summarizing agriculture research experiments.

ARM Geospatial Trial Map Frequently Asked Questions: Is the original ARM Trial Map still available?  ● Yes, the original...
09/04/2026

ARM Geospatial Trial Map Frequently Asked Questions:

Is the original ARM Trial Map still available?
● Yes, the original ARM Trial Map will remain available to users for the foreseeable future.

Is this the final product?
● No, we are still developing the map, so features and functionality may still change.

What training do you have available?
• Check out our tutorial videos here: https://gdmdata.com/Resources/Video-Tutorials/Series/Geospatial-Map

How do I submit feedback for the Geospatial Trial Map?
● Email [email protected] with any feedback for the new Geospatial Trial Map!

🎨 Customize your trial maps with the Color & Style tools in the ARM Geospatial Trial Map!This tutorial shows you how to ...
09/03/2026

🎨 Customize your trial maps with the Color & Style tools in the ARM Geospatial Trial Map!

This tutorial shows you how to make your maps easier to interpret by applying colors and styles that highlight the information most important to your research.

In this video, you'll learn how to:
🎯 Apply a Single Symbol to all plots
🌱 Color plots by Treatment or Replicate
👀 Make plots transparent while keeping their outlines visible
🌈 Create and save custom color schemes for treatments and replicates
⚙️ Build custom color maps using any attribute in your trial shapefile

Whether you're preparing maps for analysis, presentations, or fieldwork, these tools help you visualize your trial data exactly the way you need.

🎥 Watch the tutorial and bring your trial maps to life with customized colors and styles! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3neKdXTT-M&feature=youtu.be

This video covers the color and style options for the ARM Geospatia...

🗺️ Discover the tools available in the Trial Info menu of the ARM Geospatial Trial Map!This quick tutorial introduces se...
09/02/2026

🗺️ Discover the tools available in the Trial Info menu of the ARM Geospatial Trial Map!

This quick tutorial introduces several useful features that help you generate additional map layers and better manage your trial data.

In this video, you'll learn how to:
📍 Create plot centroid layers for every plot
📏 Generate a trial buffer around your plots
🟩 Build a trial border that outlines the entire trial
📊 Display the Quality Tab for additional map information
🎯 Select the correct active layer before using Trial Info tools

These simple but powerful tools can improve your geospatial workflow and help you prepare trial data for analysis, mapping, and export.

🎥 Watch the tutorial to learn how to make the most of the Trial Info menu in ARM! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8WnlyH5obA

This video gives a quick overview of the options available in the T...

🚜 Plan field operations with greater precision using the ARM Geospatial Trial Map!This tutorial covers a powerful featur...
09/01/2026

🚜 Plan field operations with greater precision using the ARM Geospatial Trial Map!

This tutorial covers a powerful feature that helps you visualize irrigation layouts in your field trials.
Learn how to:
💧 Create Central Pivot Tracks using map coordinates
📏 Set uniform or custom track spacing and track widths
🗂️ Manage pivot track layers directly from the map legend

These tools make it easier to plan field activities and create maps that accurately reflect your research environment.

🎥 Watch the tutorial to learn how ARM's Geospatial Trial Map helps bring your field layouts to life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=549fC0PdjQM

The ARM Geospatial Trial Map allows users to add Central Pivot Trac...

🗺️ Get organized with the ARM Geospatial Trial Map!This tutorial explores the Trial Management and View Style menus, hel...
08/31/2026

🗺️ Get organized with the ARM Geospatial Trial Map!

This tutorial explores the Trial Management and View Style menus, helping you manage your trials, save your work, and customize how your maps are displayed.

In this video, you'll learn how to:
📂 Load previously mapped trials
🗃️ Manage shapefiles and map projects with the Trial Panel
💾 Save and reload map projects
🔄 Return to the Original Trial Map view
📐 Switch between True Scale and Square View depending on your workflow

Whether you're organizing multiple field trials or picking up where you left off, these tools make it easy to manage your geospatial projects and visualize your data the way you need.

🎥 Watch the tutorial to streamline your mapping workflow with ARM! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzG7vOoAQng

This video reviews the Trial Management and View Style tool menus o...

🗺️ Navigate your ARM Geospatial Trial Map with confidence!In this tutorial, we'll walk through the essential map tools t...
08/28/2026

🗺️ Navigate your ARM Geospatial Trial Map with confidence!

In this tutorial, we'll walk through the essential map tools that help you interact with your trial data more efficiently. Learn how to:
🖱️ Pan and navigate around the map
🎯 Select and deselect map features
ℹ️ View detailed information about individual features
📂 Add vector layers like soil maps and ground control points
🛰️ Load raster layers such as drone imagery
🌎 Add a satellite basemap for additional context
🗑️ Remove layers you no longer need
📏 Measure distances and areas directly within the map

Understanding these tools will help you work more efficiently with geospatial data and get the most out of the ARM Geospatial Trial Map.

🎥 Watch the tutorial and start exploring your trial maps like a pro! youtube.com/watch?v=wDIkf6HvMpA&feature=youtu.be

This video reviews the map tool strip in the ARM Geospatial Trial Map.

This week will focus on the ARM Geospatial Trial Map: learn tips about this very powerful tool! Ready to fine-tune your ...
08/27/2026

This week will focus on the ARM Geospatial Trial Map: learn tips about this very powerful tool!

Ready to fine-tune your trial layout? 🗺️🌱
In this tutorial, we walk through how to edit plots in the ARM Geospatial Trial Map—from selecting features to adjusting randomization and everything in between.
🔹 Activate the correct trial layer
🔹 Enter Edit Layer mode
🔹 Shift, rotate, or swap plots
🔹 Modify randomization within replicates
🔹 Update trial coordinates
🔹 Use flexible selection tools like Draw Box, Draw Shape, Range, and Row
🔹 Snap plots into place with Show Grid

Plus, learn how to confidently manage your changes with Confirm Edits, Undo, and Cancel options.
If you're looking to improve layout accuracy and streamline map edits, this video is for you.

Watch now and take full control of your geospatial trial design!

This video will cover how to edit plots in the ARM Geospatial Trial...

This week will focus on the ARM Geospatial Trial Map: learn tips about this very powerful tool! Manage layers to better ...
08/26/2026

This week will focus on the ARM Geospatial Trial Map: learn tips about this very powerful tool!

Manage layers to better visualize trials:
✔️ Open the Geospatial Trial Map from Window → Geospatial Trial Map (Beta)
✔️ The map automatically displays the currently open trial
✔️ If the trial hasn’t been mapped before, ARM draws plot shapes using Trial Settings
✔️ Load previously mapped trials with the Trial Management menu (multiple trials can be mapped in one field!)
✔️ Bing Aerial Basemap can be turned on or off
✔️ The status bar shows mouse GPS location, active trial, and selected layer
✔️ Use the legend to select layers, control visibility, and change display order

To learn more about layers, check out the full tutorial video on Map Layers here:

This video explains how to open and work with layers in the ARM geo...

This week will focus on the ARM Geospatial Trial Map: learn tips about this very powerful tool! Bring your trial locatio...
08/25/2026

This week will focus on the ARM Geospatial Trial Map: learn tips about this very powerful tool!

Bring your trial locations to life with the new ARM Geospatial Trial Map!
● Open with menu command Window > Geospatial Trial Map (Beta).
● Trials are georeferenced: all plots are assigned to GPS coordinates.
● Overlay trial onto satellite map or drone imagery.
● Export map to shapefile, geoJSON, or KML file for use in other systems/equipment.
● On-the-fly layer adjustment.
● Draw multiple maps together for a whole-field view.

Check out our tutorial videos for the new Geospatial Trial Map!

https://gdmdata.com/Resources/Video-Tutorials/Series/Geospatial-Map

🌎 See Your Research in a Whole New Way with Geospatial Trial Mapping!Data tells a story—but maps bring it to life.Geospa...
08/24/2026

🌎 See Your Research in a Whole New Way with Geospatial Trial Mapping!

Data tells a story—but maps bring it to life.
Geospatial mapping connects your trial data to real-world field locations using coordinates and GIS technology. Instead of relying on static images or spreadsheets, researchers can now visualize exact plot polygons, layer multiple data sources, and uncover patterns that traditional formats simply can’t show.

Why It Matters:
• Communication: Researchers have the ability to share their plot data, opening the doors for better communication between individuals and systems. For example, the cooperator can now plant around the plot or skip spraying a specific area. They could also have a drone company fly their location.
• Better Understanding: Maps show patterns in soil quality, crop health, yield, and treatment results you can’t see in tables.
• Smarter Decisions: By spotting differences across a field, researchers can plan better trials and recommend more effective practices.
• Faster, More Accurate Work: Mapping helps quickly find problems or successes, making research more efficient and reliable.

What It Can Do:
• Layer Visualization: Combine different data sources (like treatments, soil zones, or imagery) on one map to see the interaction between layers and how they correlate.
• Attribute Management: Click on any area of the map to view detailed information about that specific plot.
• Spatial Selection: Choose plots to analyze based on where they are or what their data shows.
• Trial Comparison: Compare results from different trials, seasons, or locations to see bigger trends.

By using geospatial mapping, researchers get a clearer picture of what’s happening in the field, leading to smarter, more targeted agricultural solutions.

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