topic Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3 in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

LearningAlaa — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:57:13 GMT

Please, I need help, I've been using ArcGIS Pro v. 2.3 for Digitizing buildings polygon feature class and When I use Tool called "Split" From Modify Features it still gives me the error in the image below "Split failed. New geometry must intersect polylines and intersect polygons in two or more places"

how can I use this tool in the same efficiency of use it inside ArcMap software?

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:14:39 GMT

it looks like you want a 'clip'. You want a sub-area of a larger polygon.

A split has to go across a polygon boundary entering and exiting at two points resulting in a 'left' and 'right' side

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Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

MervynLotter — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:58:22 GMT

You will also get this error message if you do not select the feature before trying to split it.

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

JenniferCadkin — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:04:58 GMT

If you need to create a donut hole in an existing polygon, you can also use Continue Feature

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

LearningAlaa — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 06:03:34 GMT

But I select the feature before starting to split it. what it can help me to split the feature correctly without errors?

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

LearningAlaa — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 06:05:39 GMT

Yes thank I know this method but what I need to do now to digitize multiple buildings using the split method in one time it's helpful for me to do my work quickly, how can you help me to avoid this error to appear to me during the split ?

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

LearningAlaa — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 06:08:46 GMT

Yes, thank you But I remain will need a Reshape for the feature after the split it. another wise use of the Split method using ArcMap is very helpful. what I need who to use the split method in ArcGIS Pro in the effective way same as ArcMap?

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

JenniferCadkin — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:06:32 GMT

Can you document your ArcMap workflow to help me understand what you need?

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

LaurenKiff1 — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:39:06 GMT

I had a similar issue when trying to split a polyline into 2. I'd previously edited the dataset the day before, so have no issues with editing permissions. I ended up making a copy of the dataset, into the same fgdb, just with an '02' suffix, and I've been able to edit again. Strange, but I used that work around.

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

BradyMckenzie1 — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 04:25:55 GMT

Select all polygons or polylines you want to split.
Click once outside at the start/before the first line/polygon
Click once outside at the end to create a vertex in the split line.
right-mouse-click 'finish' or you can double-click left mouse (if you have enabled double-click as a shortcut for the finish button)

It's slightly different behaviour to ArcMap as I think the double-click will add a vertice AND finish it for the split. ArcGIS Pro will require a vertex placed first.

I was getting this error all the time when I knew that the line for splitting was past what I wanted to split. The error tells you that the last point you place a vertex is still inside the polygon.

I hope this helps.

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

Anonymous User — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:33:43 GMT

Make sure your toolbox is closed. I kept getting that error when my toolbox was opened

Re: Split polygon with line - doesn't work in ArcGIS Pro 2.3

BryanTolcser1 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 23:00:38 GMT

Hi...I'd like to revisit this if possible, apologies if this should be in a separate thread. According to the help page below, splitting a polygon without crossing the polygon boundary in two spots appears possible with the same functionality as ArcMap's Cut tool. Specifically, look at steps 7 and 8. However, I'm getting the same error as the original post.

The Clip tool is less efficient for me because I prefer not to make new polygons, instead just subdivide the polygon with attributes that I already have. Any renewed thoughts on this? Thanks...

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/2.6/help/editing/cut-a-hole-in-a-polygon-feature.htm