Buffer and then dissolve into multiple polygons (using the Explode tool)

[MichelleWilliamsERM]

Hello, Esri would you add another choice to the dissolve dropdown?

Dissolve output features into multiple features. (You can use the explode tool behind the scenes)

[DanLee]

Is the default option "No Dissolve" what you need - individual buffers even if they may overlap?

[MichelleWilliamsERM]

Thank you for asking, I could have added more images to be clearer.

I need each polygon as its own record (like below).

But the only options are dissolving all polygons into one record or leaving individual overlapping buffers (mine are points with 50-foot buffers).

My workflow is to create Buffers and Dissolve them into one record, then go to Edit | Explode to make them into multiple records. It would be nice to get the option inside the buffer tool.

 

[DanLee]

After you get the buffer output as one feature, use Multipart To Singlepart tool to turn them into individual features.

[DanLee]

I have brought your request to our team's attention. Let's hope more users vote for this idea.  🙂

[BarryNorthey]

In the meantime, could you not export the necessary code from Model Builder (for us poor coders) or build a Task if this is something you do often.