topic Re: remove part of a polygon in Data Management Questions

remove part of a polygon

LeroyChristophersen — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 22:39:14 GMT

I have a polygon showing the service boundary. However, in the middle is an area that is not to be included. How can I cut that area out of the larger polygon.

Re: remove part of a polygon

JakeSkinner — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:17:31 GMT

Hi Leroy,

Start an edit session and digitize a polygon around the area you would like removed. After the new polygon is created and is selected click the Editor dropdown > Clip. Keep the defaults on the Clip dialog and click OK:

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Then delete the polygon you created and the area underneath should be removed.

Re: remove part of a polygon

TimWitt — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:29:37 GMT

You can also use the cut polygon tool in your editor bar. Select the polygon you want a piece cut out of, click on "Cut Polygons Tool", draw around the piece that needs to be gone, double click once your box is drawn. Once it is cut out select it and delete it.

That's what I love about ArcGIS so many ways you can do things 🙂

Re: remove part of a polygon

LeroyChristophersen — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:24:26 GMT

I have a polygon showing the service boundary. However, in the middle is an area that is not to be included. How can I cut that area out of the larger polygon.

Thank you. Yes, it is great that there are so many ways to get something done, not to mention fantastic experience to draw from.