Create point features along a line

Create Points Along Line creates points features at specified intervals along a selected polyline feature. Point features store one set of coordinates per feature and can be used to represent vehicles, persons of interest, or entry control points (other examples welcome). This tool is available in the Mapview toolbar when edit mode is enabled.

When you use this tool, consider the following:

• You can specify the number of features or the distance between the features.
• Z-aware point features are assigned z-values based on your current elevation settings.
• This tool is not available with multipoint feature layers.

Specify the number of features

The Number of Points tab creates a specified number of point features evenly spaced along a selected polyline feature. The tool calculates the distance between each feature. Creating point features at either end of the selected feature is optional.

1. Add the data and configure the editing settings.

   Confirm that the feature layer you are editing is editable, the coordinate system assigned to the active map is suitable for the type of edits you're performing, and snapping is configured to help you work efficiently and accurately.

2. On the Map tab, in the Features group, click Edit .
3. In the Contents pane, click a point feature layer.
4. Click Points Along Line on the Mapview toolbar.

   The Create Features pane appears.

5. Click the Number of Points tab in Create Features.
6. Select a line feature on the map.

   The feature highlights in the map with arrows indicating its from-to direction.

   The length of the selected feature appears in the pane. To change the units, click the unit drop-down arrow.

   To change the selection, click the map and drag the pointer across another feature. If you select more than one feature, click Unselect in the pane selection view for each unwanted feature.

7. In the Additional Points section, check r uncheck the following optional settings to create point features at the start or the end of the feature.

   At start of line	Create a point feature at the start of the line feature.
   At end of line	Create a point feature at the end of the line feature.

   

8. In the Number of Points box, type the number of evenly spaced point features you want to create.

   The tool calculates the distance between each feature.

9. Click Create.
10. On the Mapview toolbar, click Save All Edits.

    Optionally, on the ribbon, in the Manage Edits group, click Save All Edits .

    Alternatively, on the ribbon, in the Manage Edits group, click Save All Edits .

11. On the Edit tab, in the Close group, click Close Edit Mode .

    Optionally, continue editing until you're ready to close Editing mode.

    Alternatively, continue editing until you're ready to close Editing mode.

    Edit Mode is enabled and the Edit tab appears on the ribbon.

Specify a constant distance

The Equal Distance tab creates point features evenly spaced at a specified distance along a selected polyline feature. The tool calculates the number of features. Creating point features at either end of the selected feature is optional.

1. Add the data and configure the editing settings.

   Confirm that the feature layer you are editing is editable, the coordinate system assigned to the active map is suitable for the type of edits you're performing, and snapping is configured to help you work efficiently and accurately.

2. On the Map tab, in the Features group, click Edit .
3. In the Contents pane, click a point feature layer.
4. Click the Points Along Line tool on the Mapview toolbar.

   The Create Features pane appears.

5. Click the Equal Distance tab in Create Features.
6. Select a polyline feature. To change the selection, click the map and drag the pointer across another feature.

   If you select more than one feature, the selection appears in the pane selection view. Click Unselect for each unwanted feature until one feature is selected.

   Note:

   The length of the selected feature appears in the pane. To change the units, click the unit drop-down arrow.

   The feature highlights in the map with arrows indicating its from-to direction.

7. Click the Orientation button to specify the end from which the point feature is measured. The button displays the current orientation.
8. In the Additional Points section, check or uncheck the following optional settings to create point features at the start or the end of the feature.

   At start of line	Create a point feature at the start of the line feature.
   At end of line	Create a point feature at the end of the line feature.

   

9. In the Distance box, type the distance between which every feature is to be created.

   The tool calculates the number of point features to be created.

10. Click Create.
11. On the Mapview toolbar, click Save All Edits.

    Optionally, on the ribbon, in the Manage Edits group, click Save All Edits .

    Alternatively, on the ribbon, in the Manage Edits group, click Save All Edits .

12. On the Edit tab, in the Close group, click Close Edit Mode .

    Optionally, continue editing until you're ready to close Editing mode.

    Alternatively, continue editing until you're ready to close Editing mode.

    Edit Mode is enabled and the Edit tab appears on the ribbon.

Specify varying distances

The Varying Distances tab creates a specified number of point features at specified distances entered as rows in a table. Each row creates features measured from the last feature created by the previous row. Creating point features at either end of the selected feature is optional.

1. Add the data and configure the editing settings.

   Confirm that the feature layer you are editing is editable, the coordinate system assigned to the active map is suitable for the type of edits you're performing, and snapping is configured to help you work efficiently and accurately.

2. On the Map tab, in the Features group, click Edit .
3. In the Contents pane, click a point feature layer.
4. Click the Points Along Line tool on the Mapview toolbar.

   The Create Features pane appears.

5. Click the Varying Distances tab .
6. Select a polyline feature. To change the selection, click the map and drag the pointer across another feature.

   If you select more than one feature, the selection appears in the pane selection view. Click Unselect for each unwanted feature until one feature is selected.

   Note:

   The length of the selected feature appears in the pane. To change the units, click the unit drop-down arrow.

   The feature highlights in the map with arrows indicating its from-to direction.

7. Click the Orientation button to specify the end from which the point feature is measured. The button displays the current orientation.
8. In the Additional Points section, check or uncheck the following optional settings to create point features at the start or the end of the feature.

   At start of line	Create a point feature at the start of the line feature.
   At end of line	Create a point feature at the end of the line feature.

   

9. In the parameters table, click the Distance field and type a distance between which every feature specified in the current row is to be created.
   • Press the Enter key to enter the distance and automatically accept the default number of one (1) point per row, and add another row.
   • Press the Tab key or click the Number Of Points field, type the number of point features to create at the specified distance, and press the Enter key.

   Note:

   Each row creates features measured from the last feature created by the previous row.

10. Click Create.
11. On the Mapview toolbar, click Save All Edits.

    Optionally, on the ribbon, in the Manage Edits group, click Save All Edits .

    Alternatively, on the ribbon, in the Manage Edits group, click Save All Edits .

12. On the Edit tab, in the Close group, click Close Edit Mode .

    Optionally, continue editing until you're ready to close Editing mode.

    Alternatively, continue editing until you're ready to close Editing mode.

    Edit Mode is enabled and the Edit tab appears on the ribbon.