Create "buffer" in same layer

Question

Hi all,

I have a point layer for instance. I would like to create a buffer around a point with a 500 meters width. Then I would like to do a buffer on the same point but with a width of 1000 meters.

Can these two buffers be saved in the same layer? So that you have a layer that cantains all of the buffers you are creating?

I know I can just create circles with a specified width, but then I have to dissolve it and so on.. So is there a quicker way to create these "buffers"?

And is there a way to push this functionality to web maps/ web apps?

Thanks 🙂

solud · Answer

For another scenario, you could choose Modify features under the edit tab in pro. Select the points you want a buffer around and then use the polygon layer you want to write the buffers to as the template for the buffers.

RemWilson · Answer

You have a couple options for creating buffers in Pro.

Multiple Ring Buffer Geoprocessing tool (I don't recommend as it doesn't consistently buffer the correct distances you specify all the time).

Buffer Geoprocessing tool (you can set the buffer distance to 500m and have it create two rings, then dissolve any overlap into one feature)

Or, you can use the Buffer edit tool after creating a line or polygon feature for buffering. I enjoy this method the best as it lets you create buffers for the same feature layer from different inputs when needed. The geoprocessing tools will either overwrite or create new layers each time you run them, but this lets you add to an existing layer.

It also has the dissolve function as a check box if you want it to dissolve overlapping rings created around the points.

wayfaringrob · Answer

I believe you are describing the Multiple Ring Buffer tool.

Multiple Ring Buffer (Analysis)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

You can specify your radii, and there is a parameter within the tool for selecting non-overlapping donuts or overlapping discs -- sounds like you're looking for discs.