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