topic When getting Map Data, does it have to be a rectangular boundary? in ArcGIS CityEngine Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139666#M1854 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I want to collect data in a specific polygon shape, but it seems I can only drag my mouse and have a rectangular study area.&nbsp; Does anyone know how to change this?</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:58:20 GMT RoseZappacosta 2020-01-15T14:58:20Z When getting Map Data, does it have to be a rectangular boundary? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139666#M1854 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I want to collect data in a specific polygon shape, but it seems I can only drag my mouse and have a rectangular study area.&nbsp; Does anyone know how to change this?</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:58:20 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139666#M1854 RoseZappacosta 2020-01-15T14:58:20Z Re: When getting Map Data, does it have to be a rectangular boundary? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139667#M1855 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hey <A href="https://community.esri.com/migrated-users/382555">Rose Zappacosta</A>‌,&nbsp;</P><P></P><P>Can you give a little more context on what specific application you are&nbsp;using to try and achieve this data collection and what you are trying to achieve with it?</P><P></P><P>Shane</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:40:18 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139667#M1855 ShaneMiles 2020-01-15T22:40:18Z Re: When getting Map Data, does it have to be a rectangular boundary? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139668#M1856 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Yes, so when I am getting map data for a new scene, I can only capture the extent with a rectangular clip.&nbsp; I added a screenshot below as an example.&nbsp; Is it possible to change this shape?&nbsp; Say I wanted a triangular study area, how can this be done?<IMG alt="" class="jive-emoji image-1 jive-image j-img-original" src="https://community.esri.com/legacyfs/online/478698_mapdata.PNG" /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:41:22 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139668#M1856 RoseZappacosta 2020-01-17T14:41:22Z Re: When getting Map Data, does it have to be a rectangular boundary? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139669#M1857 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Currently, as of 2019.1, only rectangular bounds can be specified.</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:51:52 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-cityengine-questions/when-getting-map-data-does-it-have-to-be-a/m-p/139669#M1857 CherylLau 2020-01-27T14:51:52Z