How to make the Reshape Tool always choose the larger polygon?

Question

Hello I am using ArcGIS Pro 3.2.2 and having issues with the Reshape tool. I have to reshape sections of large polygons to match smoothed curves. Sometimes this works as expected, but there are certain curves where if I use the Reshape tool it will shrink the polygon dramatically. I have "Choose result on finish" selected but it does not give me options when this happens. The layer is not being projected on the fly.

For a scale of the issue, I am currently working on a 182-acre polygon. I trace an 87 foot long segment to reshape and it collapses the polygon down to a 269 square foot polygon that aligns with the traced curve.

How can I make ArcGIS expand my polygon, not shrink it?

Thank you for any advice!

(The first image is what I am trying to do. The second is the result ArcGIS is giving me using the Reshape tool.)

jcadkin · Answer

@JohnFaab01 Another tool that could work in this scenario is the Align Edge with Map Topology enabled.  https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/editing/align-topology-edges.htm

jcadkin · Answer

@JohnFaab01  Can you share a screenshot(s) of your reshape sketch?

In this case, the reshape active select tool may be the active tool rather than the reshape edit tool

> Sometimes it works as described, other times it automatically makes a selection.

JohnFaab01 · Answer

Thank you for your reply. I do have "Choose result on finish" selected, but it does not always give me the option to choose a result. I haven't noticed any patterns as far as when it actually lets me choose when reshaping. Sometimes it works as described, other times it automatically makes a selection. I have made sure that I'm not clicking too fast and accidentally choosing. It still happens even when I use F2 to finish drawing.