Merge parcels

The merge parcels workflow describes the steps and actions used in the Merge parcels task. Parcels are merged in a record-driven workflow when an active record exists in the map.

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To merge parcels, you can use the Merge parcels task or follow these steps:

1. Create a parcel record for the parcel merge.

   The parcel record is set as active in the map. The Created By Record field of the new parcel features is populated with the GlobalID of the active record.

   In the Merge parcels task, the Create Record pane is embedded in the Tasks pane and is opened in the first step automatically.

2. Use the Locate pane to search for and locate the parcels to merge if necessary.

   In the Merge parcels task, you can skip this step.

3. Use the Select tool in the Selection group on the Parcels ribbon to select the parcels to merge.

   In the Merge parcels task, the step loads the Select tool.

   Tip:

   Select the parcel polygon to select the parcel.

4. Click Merge in the Tools gallery on the Parcels ribbon to open the Merge pane.

   When merging parcels with an active record set in the map, the Merge pane opens with the New Feature tab active by default. In the Merge parcels task, the Merge pane is embedded in the Tasks pane and is opened in the step automatically.

5. Ensure that the Keep original features check box is checked so that historic parcels are saved.
6. Provide the attributes of the newly merged parcel under Merged Feature Attributes.

   If the parcels being merged have Stated Area values, the Stated Area attribute of the merged parcel is populated with the sum of these stated areas.

7. Click Merge to merge the parcels.

   The original parent parcels are saved as historic. The Retired By Record field of the historic parcel features is populated with the GlobalID of the active record. Parcel lines that lie between the parcels being merged are set as historic.

8. Use the Merge tool to merge parcel lines if necessary.