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Buffer Area

The Buffer Area tool allows users to create an outline along selected roads to define a specific area within the map.

Users can create either an open outline that follows the selected roads or a closed loop that connects the beginning and end of the selected road sequence to create an enclosed area.

Bottom toolbar: Advanced Tools category active; sub-toolbar with Buffer Area tool selected

Note

The Buffer Area tool is available under Advanced Tools: Bottom Toolbar → Advanced Tools → Buffer Area

How to Use the Buffer Area Tool

  1. Open Advanced Tools from the bottom toolbar.
  2. Select Buffer Area from the sub-toolbar.
  3. In the Buffer Area panel, click Create New Outline.
  4. Set the Closed Loop toggle as required.
  5. Left-click the required roads in sequence, selecting them anti-clockwise.
  6. Click Complete to finish the outline.
  7. Repeat the road-selection process to create another buffer area.
  8. Click Stop Creation when finished.

Closed Loop

The Closed Loop toggle determines whether the outline remains open or forms an enclosed area.

Closed Loop Behavior
ON Connects the start of the first selected road to the end of the last selected road and fills the enclosed area.
OFF Creates an open outline that follows only the selected roads.

Buffer Area Panel

Option Description
Buffer Area Dropdown Displays and highlights the selected buffer area.
Show All Outlines Displays all created buffer area outlines.
Closed Loop Controls whether the outline is open or closed.
Complete Completes the current buffer area outline.
Stop Creation Stops the buffer area creation process.
Delete Selected Outline Deletes the selected buffer area.

Buffer Area Display

Buffer Area Status Display
Selected Buffer Area Dark green
Other Buffer Areas Sea green