Split Polygons based on Second Polygon Layer

[MeKohler]

Hi, I have a layer in which larger polygons contains smaller polygons, but the smaller polygons aren't included in the geometry of the larger polygons.  I.e. no islands.

Using the intersect tool, I was able to identify these polygons, creating a new polygon layer.

Is there a way to use the intersect layer to split the original polygon layer.  I don't want to erase these polygons, I just want them to have the correct internal boundaries.  I tried the Geoprocessing Split Tool, but I didn't get the results I was looking for. It created separate layers for each There are a large number of polygons so I'm looking for a way to overlay the 2 layers.

Thanks,

Michael Kohler

[Dan_DMR]

The split tool in Editor should work if it's just that feature.

[MeKohler]

Thanks for the reply.  It's not just this feature.  I'm trying to do this for the whole layer.

[KenBuja · Accepted solution]

Take a look at the Union tool.

[Dan_DMR · Accepted solution]

Union should do what you need