Buffering Polygons

The Polygon Buffering tool allows you to create buffers around lines or patterns.

  1. Click Tools > Extended FX Data Tool. The Extended FX Data Tool appears.
  2. In the Service list, choose the service you want. The default is set at <All> for all lines.
  3. To select more than one Service, choose <Custom>.
    The Select Service dialog appears.
  4. Select Polygon Buffering.
    Polygon Buffering Option
  5. In the Polygon Type list, select the type you want. Polygon types need to be created first as ancillary data.
    You can create polygons around lines or patterns in the services and lines that you have selected.
  6. In the Polygon Creation Modelist, select from the following options:

    Create Polygons around Patterns

    Create Polygons around Lines

  7. In the Polygon Name field, type the name you want to label the polygon.
  8. In the Polygon Abbr. field, type the appropriate abbreviation.
  9. Optional: From the lists on the right hand side of the Polygon Name and Polygon Abbr fields, select the attributes you want to apply. Type the appropriate values for these options in the blank fields beside them (instead of a name or abbreviation).
  10. In the Radius field, type the desired radius that you want around the line or pattern.
  11. In the Pen and Fill boxes, select the pattern and color to fill the area within the polygon.
  12. Click Execute.
  13. Click Close.