Create Buffer Layer

This Workflow Designer activity analyzes features by proximity. Specify a geospatial feature in your map and the distance for the buffer. AutoCAD Map 3D toolset creates a polygon around the feature or features you have selected at the distance you specify. It saves the buffer polygon to a new layer. For more information about buffers, see To Create a Buffer.

The output of this activity is a Display Manager layer that represents a buffer. You can also create an SDF file containing this layer.

Selection Set

Specify the feature to base the buffer analysis on.

Distance

Specify the buffer distance or prompt for a distance when the workflow is run.

Unit

Specify the measurement unit for the distance.

Save To SDF

To save the resulting buffer layer as an SDF file, specify a name and location for the file.

Merge Results

Select from the following:

• No Merging: Overlapping buffers are not merged. The number of resulting buffers is equal to the number of features being buffered.
• Merge All Buffers: All overlapping buffers are merged into a single buffer and then combined into a single polygon.
• Merge Overlapping Buffers: Only the overlapping buffers are merged.

Optional Parameters

• Display Name: Enter a title for this activity.

Prompt For Parameters At Run Time

Select this option to pause for input at run time.