Hi All,
I have a deceptively simple problem. I need to create a polygon with a fixed area and can't figure out any way to do this other than trial and error. Please see the example below. I'm tasked with creating a poly of 15,000 m². The NW line is fixed, NE and SW lines are fixed to the NW line and able to grow and shrink the SE line.
Because the NE and SW lines have different bearings its not a simple math problem. Below is a trial and error. One too small (11,358) and one too big (17,332) so obviously the magic 15,000 is inbetween.
My question is whats the best way to solve this problem? It seems to me that it could be done with software like Pro but a good search hasn't found anything. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
James
Solved! Go to Solution.
Create a larger polygon than what you need
Edit tab > Modify > Divide
Measure the result:
Does that help?
-Scott
If you can calculate the dimensions (I used 100x150 ft), you could Specify a direction and distance—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation.
Create a larger polygon than what you need
Edit tab > Modify > Divide
Measure the result:
Does that help?
-Scott
Hi Scott,
Perfect solution! Its very rare I have to do set area polys so I guess I forgot that the divide tool has that feature.
Thanks!
James
The screenshot you provided is the Split tool. The Divide tool is a different tool found here:
-Scott
Many thanks for this reply! 👌