How to erase part of a geometry with an overlaying polygon

Question

Hello,

So basically, I want to use the functionality of the Erase tool from the Analysis Toolbox, but I just want to update the geometry, keeping all the attributes. The Erase tool creates a new layer... I know that the Update Geometry tool exists in the Edit toolbar, but I didn't see anything to erase a part of a polygon.

AdrianWelsh · Accepted Answer

Patrice,

Could you just clip the polygon instead?

Clipping a polygon feature—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

Or, if wanted to go manually, you could cut the polygon and then delete the 'cutted' section.