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Move Shapes Wizard

Moves the features of a feature layer according to user specified translation vector .

Inputs:

• A feature layer
  • Point
  • Polyline
  • Polygon
• Input type  - a way the translation vector will be defined
  • From X,Y & To X,Y
  • dX & dY
  • From Point & To Point from a point layer
• Move parameters - parameters defining the translation vector depending on the selected input type
  • If the selected input type is "From & To Points from a layer" a point layer with only two points in it have to be selected

Outputs:

• New feature class
  • The attributes are preserved
  • The spatial reference of the input layer is preserved

Notes:

• There is a standard ArcGIS Move function, but the Move Shapes Wizard gives more control over the operation, especially if multiple layers are to be moved.
• The standard ArcGIS Move function may be convenient for moving individual features, but it is very slow when many features (data set) are to be moved.
• If the From & To Points from a layer" is to be used
  • Use New Shapefile Wizard to create new point feature class
  • Start editing
  • Input From Point (snap can be used to place the point exactly at desired location)
  • Input To Point
  • Stop editing
  • Use this layer in the Move Shapes Wizard