Creating a simple point
In cases where you only want to create a single point with the Feature Builder, you can use the Point (Simple) function. This creates a single point at the location you specify using either the Pinprick tool or coordinates you have typed on the Input tab in the Feature Builder window.
- Start ArcMap.Sugerencia:
If the ArcMap - Getting Started dialog box appears, you can open a new or existing map document. You can also check the Do not show this dialog box in the future check box and click Open.
- On the menu bar, click Customize > Toolbars > Production Feature Builder.
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Click the Launch Feature Builder button on the Production Feature Builder toolbar.
The Feature Builder window appears in ArcMap.
Sugerencia:The Feature Builder window can be placed anywhere in ArcMap, or in the TOC, with the aid of the arrows showing the possible placement positions.
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Choose Point (Simple) in the list on the Functions tab.
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Define a coordinate for the start point of the polyline by doing one of the following:
- Clicking the Pinprick button on the Production Feature Builder toolbar, then clicking on the map
- Typing the coordinates in the cells on the Input tab in the Coordinates area
Sugerencia:To view the input coordinates on the map, double-click the row headers for each coordinate.
- Click the Execute button .
The point appears on the map.
If the point does not appear, click the Add Scratch Data Layers button at the top of the Feature Builder window.