Generalize

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Generalize

dtToolGeneralize Generalize

Enables you to select the desired feature for vertex editing to generalize the geometry and store the results into the edited layer. The Generalize tool remains active for generalizing the geometry of the selected item until another tool is activated.

 

Tap / Left click: selects an item on the map then opens the Generalize - distance panel to enter the distance of the generalization in the current length unit.

 

Generalize

Generalize

 

 OK  - Opens the Generalize panel (see below)

 

Settings> Record: Length unit

LengthUnit

 

Generalize panel

Appears prior to storing the changes in the feature's geometry.

 

 Yes  -  Stores the generalized geometry into the edited layer

 

 No  - Closes the Generalize panel

 

Results of the generalization in the Generalize message box

GeneralizeDialogBox GeneralizeResult