Setting Buffers Using Locations

Locations refer to places that have been listed together since they are of similar nature or have similar attributes.

  1. In the Spatial Analysis screen, do one of the following steps:
    • Click Analysis > Setup.
    • Click the Setup button: Setup button.
    The PLAN Options dialog box appears.
  2. In the Add New frame, click Locations....
    The Locations dialog box appears.
    Locations dialog box
  3. In the list of locations, click the plus sign (+) next to the appropriate location category, and then choose a location.
  4. Click Add Buffer.
    The Buffer Radius dialog box appears.
  5. To use the value set by default in the Buffer Radius field, do one of the following:
    • Click OK.
    • Type a new value, and then click OK.
  6. In the Locations dialog box, click OK.
    The buffers are defined and added to the list on the Buffers tab in the PLAN Options dialog box.
    Buffers tab with the location added to the list