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Menu | Tools > Features > Extract Features |
This command is only available if the Bathymetry Compilation module is enabled. See Modules for further information |
Copy features in a source layer to a destination layer.
Any features within a selected area will be extracted to the destination layer.
You must have a destination layer. This can be an existing feature layer or a new layer.
If your source data does not contain an area that can be used to identify features to be extracted, it is recommended that you create the area on the new layer. Only features from the selected layer within the extents of the area feature will be extracted.
Interface
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Source Layer | The layer that contains the data to be extracted. All feature layers currently open in the application can be used as a source layer. |
Destination Layer | The layer that the features will be extracted to. This field also lists all feature layers currently open in the application, however, S-57 ENC layers cannot be used. |
Procedure
1. Open the map containing the features you want to extract.
2. Select the New Feature Layer command and create a new S-57 layer.
3. Select the new layer in the Layers window.
4. Select or create and select an area.
This defines the area from which features will be extracted. See Create for information on creating a feature.
5. Select the Extract Features command.
The Extract Features dialog box is displayed.
6. Select a Source Layer.
7. Select a Destination Layer .
8. Click OK.
The selected features are copied from the source layer to the destination layer. The destination layer can then be saved to a HOB file if desired.