An overview of the Generalization toolset

Contains tools that simplify or refine features for display at smaller scales.

Description

Aggregate Points

Creates polygon features around clusters of proximate point features.

Aggregate Polygons

Combines polygons within a specified distance to each other into new polygons.

Collapse Dual Lines To Centerline

Derives centerlines from dual-line (or double-line) features, such as road casings, based on specified width tolerances.

Merge Divided Roads

Generates single line road features in place of matched pairs of divided road lanes.

Simplify Building

Simplifies the boundary or footprint of building polygons while maintaining their essential shape and size.

Simplify Line

Simplifies lines by removing extraneous bends while preserving essential shape.

Simplify Polygon

Simplifies polygons by removing extraneous bends while preserving essential shape.

Smooth Line

Smooths sharp angles in lines to improve aesthetic or cartographic quality.

Smooth Polygon

Smooths sharp angles in polygon outlines to improve aesthetic or cartographic quality.

Thin Road Network

Generates a simplified road network that retains connectivity and general character to display at a smaller scale.

Tools in the Generalization toolset

11/11/2011