Edit Tools

Edit tools are used to directly manipulate spatial information. Editing follows an Modify / Commit lifecycle. If you are unhappy with your work you may revert prior to committing.

Edit Tools:

Create Tools:

Feature Tools:

Edit Commands:

You can cycle through tools in the same category by pressing the keyboard short cut repeatedly.

Edit Tools

Create Tools

Create Polygon

Create a polygon as a series of points. You must draw at least three points for the polygon to be valid. Polygons are not allowed to self intersect.

Create Point

Create a point.

Fill Area

Create a polygon defined by the unused area. Draw a polygon, any area not already taken up by an existing polygon will be used.

Create Ellipse

Create an Ellipse by drawing on screen.

Create Rectangle

Create a rectangle by drawing a box on the screen.

Feature Tools

Edit Commands

Many of these same commands are available in the Edit Menu.

Commit

Commit modifications to server, database or file.

Revert

Throw out modifications; reverting to the current contents of the server, database, or file.

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