Smart Buffer Tool¶

The Smart Buffer Tool allows polygons created by entering either a Point or a Line. To start simply select a polygon layer in the Layers view and select the Smart Buffer tool from the tool pallet to activate the tool.

Create a Smart Buffer Point¶

Click Map¶

Click on the map to add a buffered point to the location you clicked.

Adjust Buffer Size¶

Command (Mac) or Alt (Windows) mouse wheel scroll in or out to adjust the amount of buffer your new point will have.

Note

To allow a smooth scroll at any zoom level buffer will be applied at a rate of one pixel per mouse wheel scroll.

Finish¶

Middle mouse click to finish off and create a polygon.

Create a Smart Buffer Line¶

Click Map¶

Click on the map to add a buffered point to the location you clicked.

Create Line¶

Click on the map several more times to turn tour buffered point into a buffered line.

Adjust Buffer Size¶

Command (Mac) or Alt (Windows) mouse wheel scroll in or out to adjust the amount of buffer your new line will have.

Note

To allow a smooth scroll at any zoom level buffer will be applied at a rate of one pixel per mouse wheel scroll.

Finish¶

Middle mouse click to finish off and create a polygon.

Buffer Size¶

You can view the amount of buffer in real world units in the map message box.

Preferences¶

You can adjust the buffer cap type and several other preferences on the Tools ‣ Edit Tools ‣ Smart Buffer Tool preference page.