Reshape a feature

In the Modify Features pane, the Reshape tool changes the shape of a line or a polygon feature by replacing existing segments with sketched geometry, starting where the sketch crosses the feature. Existing attribute values for the original feature are preserved.

When the feature is z-aware, vertices that remain unchanged retain their original z-values. Vertices created by the sketch geometry are assigned z-values defined by your current elevation settings.

To replace the entire feature, see Replace feature geometry.

1. On the Edit tab in the Features group, click Modify .
2. Expand Reshape and click Reshape .
   • If topological editing is turned on, click Features.

     

   Tip:

   To hide the Features and Edges tabs, turn topological editing off. On the Edit tab, in the Manage Edits group, click the topology drop-down arrow and click No Topology .

3. To select the feature, do the following:
   1. Uncheck Allow reshaping without a selection.
   2. Click Select and select the feature.
   3. If you select more than one feature, double-click the feature item you want to edit or right-click it and click Only Select This .

      

4. Click the map and sketch the new shape across the feature intersecting or touching it in two or more places.
   • To create curvilinear shapes or trace existing features, use the tools on the construction toolbar.

     

   • If you selected a line feature, check Reshape with single intersection to reshape it using a sketch that intersects or touches the feature in only one place. The existing feature is trimmed on the side of the sketch with the shortest length.

     Note:

     This option is available only when you select a line feature.

   Tip:

   Use the following methods to temporarily override your current snap settings:

   • Right-click, click Snap to Feature, and use one of the temporary snap agents.
   • Press and hold the spacebar to temporarily turn snapping off.

5. To finish the sketch and apply your changes, right-click and click Finish or press the F2 key.