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AdvancedAdvanced
ArcMap EditingArcMap EditingAndy SchmidtAndy Schmidt
GIS TechnicianGIS Technician
United Services GroupUnited Services Group
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Productive Editing TechniquesProductive Editing Techniques
Typical challenges when editingTypical challenges when editingfeaturesfeatures
Controlling Feature SnappingControlling Feature Snapping Editing/Sketching EfficientlyEditing/Sketching Efficiently
Assuring Coincidence and AccuracyAssuring Coincidence and Accuracy
Managing Feature SelectionManaging Feature Selection
Bulk EditingBulk Editing
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SnappingSnapping
ProblemProblem
How do I know whatHow do I know whatI am snapping to?I am snapping to?
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Snap PrioritySnap Priority
Open Snap optionsOpen Snap optionsin the Editorin the Editordropdowndropdown
Checked layers onChecked layers ontop have a highertop have a higherpriority to bepriority to besnapped tosnapped to
Drag layers up orDrag layers up ordown based ondown based onyour needyour need
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Snap ToleranceSnap Tolerance On Editor ToolbarOn Editor Toolbar
Edit>OptionsEdit>Options
Set snap tolerance toSet snap tolerance toensure snapping atensure snapping at
your editing scaleyour editing scale When editing pressWhen editing press
the T key to see yourthe T key to see yoursnapping rangesnapping range
Pixel vs. map unitsPixel vs. map units Depends on need &Depends on need &
useruser
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Snap Tolerance ToolSnap Tolerance Tool
Set the tolerance as you edit orSet the tolerance as you edit orbased on the features you are editingbased on the features you are editing
Tool located in the editor groupTool located in the editor group
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Snap Tips and IndicatorSnap Tips and Indicator
Snap TipsSnap Tips
Check snap tips in EditorCheck snap tips in Editoroptionsoptions
Hover over a valid feature toHover over a valid feature tosnap to and a box willsnap to and a box willappearappear
Snap IndicatorSnap Indicator
Bottom Right of ArcMapBottom Right of ArcMap
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Snap OverridingSnap Overriding
QuickQuick
Override snaps at any time by holdingOverride snaps at any time by holdingonto the spacebar while editingonto the spacebar while editing
Time ConsumingTime Consuming
Uncheck all features in the snappingUncheck all features in the snappingdialogdialog
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Selection AnchorSelection Anchor
On all features there is aOn all features there is aselection anchor when youselection anchor when youselect one or more featuresselect one or more features
Always by default in theAlways by default in thecenter of the feature orcenter of the feature orfeaturesfeatures
Move selection by holding theMove selection by holding the
CtrlCtrl key and hovering overkey and hovering overanchoranchor
Allows you to snap edge andAllows you to snap edge andends to other edge and endsends to other edge and ends
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Secondary Selection AnchorSecondary Selection Anchor
Selecting the line featureSelecting the line feature
Pressing thePressing the SS key to create an Auxiliarykey to create an AuxiliarySelection AnchorSelection Anchor
Position both anchorsPosition both anchors
Clicking on the Rotate tool in the EditorClicking on the Rotate tool in the Editortoolbar to position the selection anchorstoolbar to position the selection anchors
The first anchor acts as the pivot pointThe first anchor acts as the pivot pointand the second anchor acts as theand the second anchor acts as thesnapping point so the features can rotatesnapping point so the features can rotateand snapping will occurand snapping will occur
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Snapping to a Specific FeatureSnapping to a Specific Feature
Click the tool palette dropdown arrow andClick the tool palette dropdown arrow andclick the Sketch toolclick the Sketch tool
RightRight--click the feature to which you wantclick the feature to which you want
to snap your next vertexto snap your next vertex On the dropdown menu, choose Snap toOn the dropdown menu, choose Snap to
FeatureFeature
Click the part of the feature to which youClick the part of the feature to which you
want to snap the next vertex. The vertexwant to snap the next vertex. The vertexwill be placed at the nearest location thatwill be placed at the nearest location thatmatches your selection.matches your selection.
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Snap to SketchSnap to Sketch
Edit Sketch VerticesEdit Sketch Vertices Allows snapping toAllows snapping to
newly added verticesnewly added vertices
Edit Sketch EdgesEdit Sketch Edges Lets you snap to theLets you snap to the
edge of new sketchedge of new sketch
Perpendicular toPerpendicular to
SketchSketch Angular constraintsAngular constraintsare applied to 90are applied to 90from last sketchfrom last sketch
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Sticky ToleranceSticky Tolerance
Allows you to set a minimum number ofAllows you to set a minimum number ofpixels your pointer must move on thepixels your pointer must move on thescreen before a selected feature is movedscreen before a selected feature is moved
Useful way to prevent features from beingUseful way to prevent features from beingaccidentally moved small distances whenaccidentally moved small distances when
they are clicked with the Edit toolthey are clicked with the Edit tool
Set on the General tab of the EditingSet on the General tab of the EditingOptions dialog boxOptions dialog box
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EditingEditing
RememberRemember3 Ts of editing:3 Ts of editing:
On Editing toolbar checkOn Editing toolbar check
Target LayerTarget LayerEdit TaskEdit Task
Edit ToolEdit Tool
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The Sketch ToolThe Sketch Tool
Many different options depending onMany different options depending onwhat you want to do. The pencil is thewhat you want to do. The pencil is themost common.most common.
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Sketch ToolSketch Tool
Use the Sketch tool toUse the Sketch tool tocreate point featurescreate point featuresand digitize the verticesand digitize the vertices
of line or polygonof line or polygonfeatures. After you finishfeatures. After you finishthe sketch, ArcMap addsthe sketch, ArcMap addsthe final segment andthe final segment and
the sketch turns into athe sketch turns into afeature.feature.
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Sketch Tool ShortcutsSketch Tool Shortcuts Ctrl + A AngleCtrl + A Angle Ctrl + F DeflectionCtrl + F Deflection Ctrl + L LengthCtrl + L Length Ctrl + D Delta x,yCtrl + D Delta x,y Ctrl + G Direction/LengthCtrl + G Direction/Length Ctrl + PParallelCtrl + PParallel Ctrl + E PerpendicularCtrl + E Perpendicular Ctrl + T Tangent CurveCtrl + T Tangent Curve T key Display the snapping toleranceT key Display the snapping tolerance
F6 Absolute x,yF6 Absolute x,y F7 Segment DeflectionF7 Segment Deflection F8 StreamingF8 Streaming Ctrl + Delete Delete sketchCtrl + Delete Delete sketch F2 Finish sketchF2 Finish sketch
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Arc toolArc tool
The Arc tool helpsThe Arc tool helpsyou create ayou create asegment that is asegment that is a
parametric (true)parametric (true)curve. Instead ofcurve. Instead ofbeing made ofbeing made ofnumerous vertices,numerous vertices,
a parametric curvea parametric curvehas only twohas only twovertices asvertices asendpoints.endpoints.
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DirectionDirection--Distance toolDistance tool
The DirectionThe DirectionDistance tool allowsDistance tool allowsyou to create ayou to create a
vertex using avertex using adistance from adistance from aknown point plus aknown point plus adirection from adirection from aknown point toknown point to
define a bearingdefine a bearingline.line.
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DirectionDirection--Distance ToolDistance Tool
ShortcutsShortcuts
Shortcut Key Editing FunctionShortcut Key Editing Function
D or A key DirectionD or A key Direction D or R key DistanceD or R key Distance
Tab Change locationTab Change location
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DistanceDistance--Distance ToolDistance Tool
This tool lets you create a point or vertexThis tool lets you create a point or vertexat the intersection of two distances fromat the intersection of two distances from
two other points.two other points.
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DistanceDistance--Distance ToolDistance Tool
Shortcut Key Editing FunctionShortcut Key Editing Function
D or R key DistanceD or R key Distance
Tab Change locationTab Change location
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Endpoint Arc ToolEndpoint Arc Tool
The Endpoint Arc tool allows you to specifyThe Endpoint Arc tool allows you to specifythe start and endpoints of the curve, thenthe start and endpoints of the curve, thendefine a radius for the curve.define a radius for the curve.
Shortcut Key Editing FunctionShortcut Key Editing Function
R key Radius for Endpoint Arc toolR key Radius for Endpoint Arc tool
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Intersection ToolIntersection Tool
The Intersection tool creates a point orThe Intersection tool creates a point orvertex at the place where two segmentsvertex at the place where two segmentswould intersect if extended far enough.would intersect if extended far enough.
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Midpoint ToolMidpoint Tool
The Midpoint tool lets you define theThe Midpoint tool lets you define thelocation of the next vertex by clicking twolocation of the next vertex by clicking twopoints; the new vertex is placed at thepoints; the new vertex is placed at the
midpoint of the line between these points.midpoint of the line between these points.
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Trace ToolTrace Tool
The Trace Tool helpsThe Trace Tool helpsyou create segmentsyou create segmentsthat follow alongthat follow alongexisting segments. Theexisting segments. The
Trace Tool only followsTrace Tool only followsselected features.selected features.
Press oPress o--key for tracekey for traceoptions and offsetoptions and offset
Distances are in + forDistances are in + forright of the digitizedright of the digitizeddirection anddirection and for leftfor left
Tab key also traces theTab key also traces theother sideother side
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Scale and Rotate ToolsScale and Rotate Tools
Allows features to be scaled and rotatedAllows features to be scaled and rotatedbased on a pointbased on a point
Shortcut Key Editing FunctionShortcut Key Editing Function
A key Set rotate angleA key Set rotate angle
S key Toggle secondary anchorS key Toggle secondary anchor
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Stretching a FeatureStretching a FeatureProportionallyProportionally
Click the Edit tool and click the feature you wantClick the Edit tool and click the feature you wantto stretch.to stretch.
Click the Editor menu and click Options> GeneralClick the Editor menu and click Options> Generaltab.tab.
Check the box to stretch the featureCheck the box to stretch the featureproportionately.proportionately. Position the pointer over the vertex you want toPosition the pointer over the vertex you want to
move until the pointer changes.move until the pointer changes. Drag the vertex to the desired location.Drag the vertex to the desired location.
RightRight--click any part of the sketch and click Finishclick any part of the sketch and click FinishSketch.Sketch.The feature is stretched proportionatelyThe feature is stretched proportionately
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Switch Between ToolsSwitch Between Tools
Use the E Key to switch between sketchUse the E Key to switch between sketchand editand edit
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Edit Sketch Context ToolsEdit Sketch Context Tools
Right click with a sketch toolRight click with a sketch toolwhile editing gives you manywhile editing gives you manyadditional options or constraintsadditional options or constraints
Sketch tool context menu
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Editing OptionsEditing Options
Editor>Editing options willEditor>Editing options willgive you options in howgive you options in howyou enter valuesyou enter values
DirectionDirection
UnitsUnits
Sample QuadrantSample Quadrant
Sample AzimuthSample Azimuth
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Sketch Units ConversionsSketch Units Conversions
Ensure units areEnsure units aredefineddefined
When entering theWhen entering the
length tell the unitslength tell the unitsyou want theyou want themeasurement inmeasurement in
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Sketch PropertiesSketch Properties
When modifying a featureWhen modifying a featureyou canyou can Remove verticesRemove vertices
Right click and removeRight click and remove
Select many and RemoveSelect many and Remove
Add vertices exactly between twoAdd vertices exactly between two Right click on vertex no andRight click on vertex no and
choose add beforechoose add before
Remove multiRemove multi--partsparts
Right click on part and choose toRight click on part and choose toremoveremove
Modify coordinatesModify coordinates Edit coordinate explicitlyEdit coordinate explicitly
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Working with MultipartWorking with Multipart
FeaturesFeatures Think of Hawaii as a multipart featureThink of Hawaii as a multipart feature RemovingRemoving
Explode with on advanced editingExplode with on advanced editing
toolbartoolbar Delete parts in sketch propertiesDelete parts in sketch properties
CreatingCreating
Merge two non connected featuresMerge two non connected features
When drawing finish part to start nextWhen drawing finish part to start nextfeature partfeature part
Cannot be used with network featuresCannot be used with network features
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Copying and PastingCopying and Pasting
FeaturesFeatures Use standard copy/paste for like geometryUse standard copy/paste for like geometry
or lower geometry feature typeor lower geometry feature type
Ensure target layer is correctEnsure target layer is correct
Like attributes will copy as wellLike attributes will copy as well
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Copying and PastingCopying and Pasting
AttributesAttributes
Select the feature in the attributes windowSelect the feature in the attributes windowyou want to copyyou want to copy
Right click and choose copyRight click and choose copy
Choose the feature you want to copy toChoose the feature you want to copy toand right click and choose pasteand right click and choose paste
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Edit TasksEdit Tasks
Create TasksCreate Tasks
Modify TasksModify Tasks ReshapingReshaping modify portion of the linemodify portion of the line
Cut PolygonCut Polygon split a polygon into two featuressplit a polygon into two features Mirror featuresMirror features Create a mirror image of aCreate a mirror image of a
featurefeature
Extend/TrimExtend/Trim fix under and overshootsfix under and overshoots
ModifyModify reshape a featurereshape a feature TopologyTopology
Auto Complete polygonAuto Complete polygon Use existingUse existingpolygons to finish sketch againstpolygons to finish sketch against
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Reshape Feature TaskReshape Feature Task
The ReshapeThe ReshapeFeature task letsFeature task letsyou reshape a lineyou reshape a line
or polygon byor polygon byconstructing aconstructing asketch over thesketch over thefeature.feature.
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Cut Polygon TaskCut Polygon Task
Splits a polygon into two features bySplits a polygon into two features bysketching across itsketching across it
Must start and finish sketch outside theMust start and finish sketch outside the
polygon or snapped to its edgepolygon or snapped to its edge
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Mirror Features TaskMirror Features Task
The Mirror task creates a mirror image ofThe Mirror task creates a mirror image ofselected features on the other side of aselected features on the other side of aline you createline you create
Select your feature then draw a mirroringSelect your feature then draw a mirroringline.line.
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Extend/Trim Features TaskExtend/Trim Features Task
The Trim/ExtendThe Trim/Extendcommandcommandreduces/extendsreduces/extends
the length of a linethe length of a linesketch you specifysketch you specifyfrom the lastfrom the lastvertex.vertex.
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Auto Complete Polygon TaskAuto Complete Polygon Task
Starting from theStarting from theboundary of anboundary of anexisting polygon, useexisting polygon, usethe Sketch tool tothe Sketch tool to
digitize a boundary ofdigitize a boundary ofthe new polygon thatthe new polygon thatwill share a boundarywill share a boundarywith the existingwith the existingpolygon.polygon.
To finish the sketchTo finish the sketchjust snap inside thejust snap inside theexisting polygon.existing polygon.
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Advanced Editing ToolbarAdvanced Editing Toolbar
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Fillet ToolFillet Tool
Creates a circular toCreates a circular totwo line segmentstwo line segmentsfrom the originalfrom the original
featurefeature The curve isThe curve is
constructed using aconstructed using aradius throughradius through
tangent points totangent points todefine the curvedefine the curve
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Extend/Trim ToolExtend/Trim Tool
Extends lines untilExtends lines untilthey touch selectedthey touch selectedlineslines
Select feature youSelect feature youwant lines towant lines toextend toextend to
Then click lines youThen click lines youwant to extendwant to extend
Trims theTrims theintersectingintersectingportions of linesportions of lines
Select feature youSelect feature youwant lines to bewant lines to betrimmed bytrimmed by
Then click the lineThen click the linesegments you wantsegments you wantto trimto trim
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Proportion ToolProportion Tool
Splits line into desired segmentsSplits line into desired segments Type the lengths of the segments into which theType the lengths of the segments into which the
line will be divided.line will be divided. Optionally, click Reverse to switch theOptionally, click Reverse to switch the
orientation of the line if the arrows indicatingorientation of the line if the arrows indicatingthe orientation of the feature on the map arethe orientation of the feature on the map arethe reverse of the order in which you enteredthe reverse of the order in which you enteredthe segments.the segments.
The line is split proportionally to the length ofThe line is split proportionally to the length ofthe measured segments. Any differencethe measured segments. Any difference
between the line length and the sum of thebetween the line length and the sum of thelength of the segments is allocatedlength of the segments is allocatedproportionately to the new lines' length.proportionately to the new lines' length.
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Inverse ToolInverse Tool
Generates a COGO description of a line.Generates a COGO description of a line.
The feature must be either a straight line orThe feature must be either a straight line orcircular arc. It typically only has two vertices,circular arc. It typically only has two vertices,but more are allowed as long as the feature isbut more are allowed as long as the feature is
consistently straight or consistently curved. Theconsistently straight or consistently curved. Thecurrent direction type and angular units arecurrent direction type and angular units areused when populating the attributes.used when populating the attributes.
All COGO line feature classes must have theAll COGO line feature classes must have thefollowing attributes as text fields: Direction,following attributes as text fields: Direction,
Distance, Radius, Delta, Tangent, Arc length,Distance, Radius, Delta, Tangent, Arc length,and Side. You can use theand Side. You can use the Create COGO FieldsCreate COGO Fieldstool in ArcCatalog to add these fields to yourtool in ArcCatalog to add these fields to yourfeature class table.feature class table.
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Transverse ToolTransverse Tool
Allows you to enterAllows you to enterand edit preciseand edit precisedistances anddistances andanglesangles
Allows you to saveAllows you to saveand load singleand load singletransversestransverses
Format exampleFormat examplefor loading afor loading atransversetransverse
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Generalize ToolGeneralize Tool
The Generalize Tool simplifies the shape ofThe Generalize Tool simplifies the shape ofthe selected features the degree to whichthe selected features the degree to whichthe geometry is simplified depends on thethe geometry is simplified depends on the
maximum allowable offset, which limitsmaximum allowable offset, which limitshow far the output geometry can be fromhow far the output geometry can be fromthe input geometry.the input geometry.
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Smooth ToolSmooth Tool
The Smooth Tool is used to smooth theThe Smooth Tool is used to smooth thestraight edges and angular corners of astraight edges and angular corners of afeature. The feature geometry is replacedfeature. The feature geometry is replaced
by a series of smoothed line segments.by a series of smoothed line segments.
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Editor ToolsEditor Tools
Under the Editor ToolUnder the Editor ToolDropdownDropdown
Creates features onCreates features ontarget layertarget layer
Does not updateDoes not updateattributesattributes
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Split ToolSplit Tool
Splits a line into two pieces based onSplits a line into two pieces based ondistance or percentagedistance or percentage
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Divide ToolDivide Tool
The Divide ToolThe Divide Toolallows you toallows you todivide a selecteddivide a selectedline into a numberline into a numberof segmentsof segments
Select a lineSelect a linefeature to split itfeature to split itinto segmentsinto segments
Select a pointSelect a pointfeature to createfeature to createpoints along thepoints along thelineline
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BufferBuffer
Buffers selected features a desiredBuffers selected features a desireddistance and creates features on thedistance and creates features on thetarget layertarget layer
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Copy ParallelCopy Parallel
Copies a featureCopies a featureparallel to yourparallel to yourselected featuresselected features
Negative valuesNegative valuescopy to the right ofcopy to the right ofdigitized directiondigitized direction
Positive valuesPositive valuescopy to the left ofcopy to the left ofdigitized directiondigitized direction
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MergeMerge
Merges two featuresMerges two featurestogethertogether
Caution:Caution: May createMay createmultimulti--part featurespart features
Cannot be used inCannot be used inGeometric NetworkGeometric NetworkFeaturesFeatures
Uncheck preserveUncheck preserve
overlapping segmentsoverlapping segmentsto help eliminateto help eliminatemultipart segmentsmultipart segments
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UnionUnion
Union works likeUnion works likemerge except itmerge except itcreates a newcreates a newfeature and retainsfeature and retainsthe old featuresthe old features
You can UnionYou can Unionfeatures based onfeatures based ondifferent layersdifferent layers
You can use UnionYou can use Unionin a geometricin a geometricnetwork where younetwork where youcan not use Mergecan not use Merge
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IntersectIntersect
Creates a newCreates a newfeature from thefeature from thecommon parts ofcommon parts of
two selectedtwo selectedfeatures of thefeatures of thesame geometrysame geometrytypetype
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ClipClip
Only polygon features canOnly polygon features canbe clippedbe clipped
Can use any selected featureCan use any selected featureas the bases of a clipas the bases of a clip
PreservePreserve will keep the areaswill keep the areasthat are inside the bufferthat are inside the bufferand remove all otherand remove all othertouching featurestouching features
DiscardDiscard will only remove thewill only remove thearea within the bufferarea within the bufferdistancedistance
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Topology ToolbarTopology Toolbar1.1. Start EditingStart Editing2.2. On the topology toolbar, click the Map TopologyOn the topology toolbar, click the Map Topology
buttonbutton
3.3. Check the features that will participate in theCheck the features that will participate in thetopology. Also set the cluster tolerance.topology. Also set the cluster tolerance. The cluster tolerance is the minimum distance verticesThe cluster tolerance is the minimum distance vertices
can be next to each other.can be next to each other.
If vertices fall within this distance, they will be snappedIf vertices fall within this distance, they will be snappedtogether.together.
4.4. Click the Topology Edit tool and click theClick the Topology Edit tool and click thefeatures you want to edit using the map topology.features you want to edit using the map topology.The map topology is created for the features thatThe map topology is created for the features thatare visible in the current display extent.are visible in the current display extent.
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Topology Edit ToolTopology Edit Tool
Shortcut key Editing functionShortcut key Editing function
Shift Add to/Remove from the selectionShift Add to/Remove from the selection
Ctrl Move the selection anchorCtrl Move the selection anchor
N key Select nodesN key Select nodes
E key Select edgesE key Select edges
S key Split and move nodeS key Split and move node
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Selecting FeaturesSelecting Features
Ways to select featuresWays to select features
Use the selection toolsUse the selection tools
Use the editing toolsUse the editing tools
Select by attributesSelect by attributes
Select by locationSelect by location
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Selection TabSelection Tab
Use selection tab forUse selection tab forsetting and unselectingsetting and unselectingfeaturesfeatures
Bold layers have featuresBold layers have featuresselected and countselected and count
Right click for otherRight click for otherselection optionsselection options
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Hidden Selection ToolsHidden Selection Tools
Buried selectionBuried selectiontools found in thetools found in thecustomize optionscustomize options
Add to a ToolbarAdd to a Toolbaror Context Menuor Context Menu
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Select by AttributesSelect by Attributes
Create SQL toCreate SQL tocreatecreate--addadd--removeremoveor select fromor select from
based on desiredbased on desiredcriteriacriteria
Ability to save andAbility to save and
rere--runrun
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Unselect Individual FeaturesUnselect Individual Features
Hold Shift & click on featureHold Shift & click on feature
Right click on attribute window and selectRight click on attribute window and selectunselectunselect
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Layer Selection OptionsLayer Selection Options
Options available for feature layer by rightOptions available for feature layer by rightclickingclicking
Create layer of selected features forCreate layer of selected features for
displaydisplay Make this the only selectable layerMake this the only selectable layer
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Select By LocationSelect By Location
Selected featuresSelected featuresbased on spatialbased on spatialproximityproximity
Can be used inCan be used inconjunction with otherconjunction with otherselection operationsselection operations
for resultfor result
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Bulk EditingBulk Editing
Ways to update multiple features quicklyWays to update multiple features quicklyand accuratelyand accurately
B lk Editi U i thB lk Editi U i th
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Bulk Editing Using theBulk Editing Using theAttributes WindowAttributes Window
Clicking on the top most heading thenClicking on the top most heading thenentering in the value will update allentering in the value will update allattributes of that featureattributes of that feature
Fi ld C l l t F U d tiFi ld C l l t F U d ti
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Field Calculator For UpdatingField Calculator For UpdatingMultiple RecordsMultiple Records
Updates all features if none are selectedUpdates all features if none are selected
Updates only the selected features ifUpdates only the selected features iffeatures are selectedfeatures are selected
Right click on the attribute table andRight click on the attribute table andchoose calculate valueschoose calculate values
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Field CalculatorField Calculator
Enter in values,Enter in values,expressions or functionsexpressions or functions
Fields are enclosed inFields are enclosed insquare brackets [ ]square brackets [ ]
Text strings areText strings areenclosed in doubleenclosed in doublequotes: "text"quotes: "text"
Use & to join functionsUse & to join functions
Use () to give priority toUse () to give priority tofunctionsfunctions Check advanced for VBACheck advanced for VBA
functionsfunctions
Field Calc latoField Calc lato
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Field CalculatorField CalculatorUtilizing JoinsUtilizing Joins
When joining features based on a oneWhen joining features based on a one--toto--one or manyone or many--toto--one join you can passone join you can passvalues from the join table to the featurevalues from the join table to the feature
table by calculating featurestable by calculating features
You cannot calculate based onYou cannot calculate based onrelationships or create joins on onerelationships or create joins on one--toto--
many or manymany or many--toto--many cardinalitymany cardinality
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Other CalculationsOther Calculations
Easy CalculateEasy Calculate
Download atDownload at http://www.ianhttp://www.ian--ko.com/ko.com/
A bunch of useful saved calculationsA bunch of useful saved calculations
that can be usedthat can be used
Proper TextProper Text
strconv( [Field] ,vbPropercase)strconv( [Field] ,vbPropercase)
Last name isolate from full nameLast name isolate from full name Left( [field] , (InStr(1, [field] , " ")Left( [field] , (InStr(1, [field] , " ")--1))1))
Fi ld C l l t FFi ld C l l t F
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Field Calculator ForField Calculator ForPopulating New DataPopulating New Data
Using functions and nesting functions toUsing functions and nesting functions tocreate new datacreate new data
Below will pull the house number out ofBelow will pull the house number out of
the address stringthe address string
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Complex VB CalculationsComplex VB Calculations
To add the xTo add the xcoordinate ofcoordinate ofpoints:points:
Dim Output As DoubleDim Output As DoubleDim pPoint As IPointDim pPoint As IPoint
Set pPoint = [Shape]Set pPoint = [Shape]
Output = pPoint.XOutput = pPoint.X
Field Calculator UtilizingField Calculator Utilizing
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Field Calculator UtilizingField Calculator UtilizingGeoprocessingGeoprocessing
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many calculatesmany calculateswithin a modelwithin a model
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Open ArcTool box and Right Click to createOpen ArcTool box and Right Click to create
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Run the modelRun the model
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