Line Buffer - Cutting the End

Question

Hey community!

I am trying to Buffer a line, but cut the buffer in the end, so the Buffer doesnt extend the lenght of the line.

So basically, I want to let the buffer end, where the yellow line ends.

Using End Type = Flat throws me an empty result saying:

WARNING 000636: Skipping feature 1 because a negative or very small distance resulted in no geometry.

Does someone has some suggestions how to? 🙂

Best,

Benni

KenHartling · Answer

I think what you are looking for is GraphicBuffer with the Butt caps type?

danretired · Answer

The only reference that I can find to this was when the feature being buffered was in a web mercator coordinate system.  Projecting the features to another planar coordinate system, like UTM removed the warning.

In any event, you should see if the feature in question has any extra vertices resulting in short line segments relative to the buffer size.  If it does, remove the unnecessary vertices