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Target layer: Polyline

Description:  This is a multi-function tool. The polyline drawn will be added to the target layer depending on the  user specified action. The values for the attributes of the added polyline will be populated from the assigned by the user values in the "Sketch with Attributes" dialog.

Functions: Use the ET GeoTools control panel (Polyline Edit Settings tab ==> Polyline Action)  or hotkey "A" when the tool is active to select the action.

• Add - behaves as the standard sketch tool. The main difference is that the values populated in the "Sketch with Attributes" dialog will be added to the attribute table for the new polyline.
• Split - splits the existing polylines with the one drawn (nodes introduced in the places of intersection). Attributes update rules apply. Work exactly as the "Draw Polyline" tool. The values populated in the "Sketch with Attributes" dialog are not used. Better option is to use the "Draw polyline" tool.
• Add & Split - the drawn polyline is added to the target layer. The existing polylines that intersect the digitized one are split (nodes added in the places of intersection). Attributes update rules apply for the existing and the newly added polyline

"Sketch with Attributes" dialog: Opens when the user clicks on the tool's button or on any mouse down event using the tool. Enables the user to add attributes before digitizing the new polyline.

The input values are verified before storing in the attribute table. Subtypes and Domains are supported. Null values can be entered by typing (if the field is nullable)  <Null>, <null> or <NULL>. Only the values in the checked fields are added to the attribute table The values can be populated by clicking on an existing feature The values are verified before populating the attribute table. The invalid for a specific fields values are ignored

Mouse Buttons:

• Left button - used for sketching the polyline
• Right button - allows populating the checked fields in the "Sketch with Attributes" dialog with the attribute values of a existing polyline from the target layer.

Advantages: 

• Allows digitizing new polylines and simultaneously adding values for them in the attribute table - significantly increasing the performance when capturing new polylines and assigning attributes for them

Hot Keys (Pressing these keys when the tool is active will allow changing  the parameters used by the function): 

• "A" -  sets the action to be performed
  • Add
  • Split 
  • Add & Split

NOTE: The hot keys work only if the "Sketch with Attributes" dialog is closed. A better option is to adjust the settings in the ET GeoTools control panel.

Attribute Updates: The attributes will be updated according to the attribute update rules defined for the target layer. (see Setting Attribute Update Rules for more information)

Snapping: Supported. Uses the standard Editor snapping settings

Note: Switch ON the Draw Nodes tool to visualize the status of the node topology.

See also: "Draw Polyline" tool.

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