topic How do I use a polygon to clip OUT data? in Geoprocessing Questions

How do I use a polygon to clip OUT data?

AngelaSnyder1 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:35:53 GMT

I need to remove area from polygons that fall within a buffer of a stream. How do I clip the polygons using the buffer, saving the area OUTSIDE of the buffer?

Re: How do I use a polygon to clip OUT data?

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:43:09 GMT

you can use the erase tool if you have the license Erase—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

or you could union, then manually remove the bits you don't want in an edit session

Re: How do I use a polygon to clip OUT data?

ChrisDonohue__GISP — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 01:46:30 GMT

As Dan mentioned, the Erase geoprocessing tool is the way to go, assuming you have an advanced license available.

If you don't, another option is XTools Pro, a third-party add-on to ArcGIS. They have an Erase function that works with lower license levels. You can always try the demo version to check it out.

Erase Features | XTools Pro

Chris Donohue, GISP