Create Buffer
Buffer/Neighbors tool in the WebOffice html client
Buffer analysis based on a target layer using the current selection. The result of the buffer operation is a set of objects found in the buffer target layer. Attribute data of the objects found as well as a map with the highlighted objects and the buffer area are displayed.
Buffer/Neighbors tool dialog
Property |
Description |
Buffer layer |
All selectable layers will be listed. |
Buffer distance [Unit] |
Set the buffer distance. Click the calculator symbols to choose the measure units. |
Show Buffer Area |
Check the box if you want to have the buffer area displayed. |
Completely Inside/Intersects |
Define whether features should be selected only if they are completely inside the buffer area or if they just have to intersect. |
Zoom Buffer Area |
Click the button to update the map extent with a zoom to the buffer area. |
Zoom Buffer Features |
Click the button to update the map extent with a zoom to the buffer features. |
Buffer |
Execute the buffer operation after having made all settings. You can buffer •based on original selection •based on current result
|
Restore Base Selection |
Reset the buffer operation and return to the base selection. |
Buffer/Neighbors tool dialog
As soon as a selection is provided, start the buffer tool and define the necessary properties to execute the buffer operation.
A selection of features provide the basis for a buffer operation
Result of the buffer operation with three features at least intersecting the buffer area
Note: For a layer specific buffer configuration see chapter Buffer.
Note: See chapter Create Buffer for details about the tool configuration in WebOffice author.
Note: Provide a better overview about layers available for buffering by configuring layer categories. See chapter List of Layer Categories for details.