To Create Parcels by Subdividing

To create parcels by subdividing with the Slide Line - Create command

  1. Click Home tabCreate Design panelParcel drop-downParcel Creation Tools Find.
  2. On the Parcel Layout Tools toolbar, click to expand the toolbar. Specify the Parcel Sizing and Automatic Layout parameters for the new parcel.
  3. Click for the Slide Line - Create tool.
  4. In the Create Parcels - Layout dialog box, specify any changes to the default settings. Click OK.
  5. Click the Parcel Selection Area label to select the parcel or enter p and then click inside the parcel.
  6. Click the start point on the parcel frontage.
  7. Click an end point along the frontage. A preview graphic highlights the proposed frontage.
  8. Specify the angle, bearing or azimuth to place the new lot line. Preview graphics display if a solution can be obtained.
    Note: When prompted for the angle, bearing or azimuth, you can press Enter to enter the default 90 degree angle.
  9. Accept the result to edit the parcel. If a solution based on the current parcel sizing parameter values is not found, you are prompted to adjust the parameters or reenter a new value for the method you are using.
  10. Optionally, continue creating lot lines by repeating Steps 5-9. When you finish, press Esc.

To create parcels by subdividing with the Swing Line - Create command

  1. Click Home tabCreate Design panelParcel drop-downParcel Creation Tools Find.
  2. On the Parcel Layout Tools toolbar, click to expand the toolbar. Specify the Parcel Sizing parameters and Automatic Mode options for the new parcel.
  3. Click for the Swing Line - Create tool.
  4. In the Create Parcels - Layout dialog box, specify any changes to the default settings. Click OK.
  5. Select the parcel to subdivide.
  6. Click the start point on the parcel frontage.
  7. Click an end point along the frontage. A preview graphic highlights the proposed frontage.
  8. Specify the swing point. Preview graphics display if a solution can be obtained.
  9. Accept the result to subdivide the parcel. If a solution based on the current parcel sizing parameter values is not found, you are prompted to adjust the parameters, select a new point, or exit the command.
  10. Optionally, continue creating lot lines by repeating Steps 4-10. When you finish, press Esc.