To Split a Feature

To split a feature into two parts, for example a parcel, use the MAPFEATURESPLIT command.

To split a feature

1. Optionally, specify split rules.
   Note: To set these rules, in the Data Table click OptionsSet Split and Merge Rules.
2. Optionally, specify split prompts.
   Note: To set these options, in the Planning And Analysis workspace, click Feature Edit tabEdit Set Panelangle arrow.
3. Select the feature.
4. If you do not have Auto Checkout turned on, check out the feature.

   For more information, see Checking Out Features.

5. Feature Edit tab Split/Merge panel Split Feature Find
6. Follow the MAPFEATURESPLIT prompts to specify whether the resulting feature will be a new or a multipart feature.
7. Follow the prompts to specify whether the resulting feature will use a new or existing feature ID.
8. Follow the prompts to select or draw a split line.
9. Check in the revised features.

To turn Ignore Split And Merge Rules on or off

• In the Planning And Analysis workspace, click Feature Edit tabSplit/Merge panelIgnore Rules .

To set split prompt options

1. In the Planning And Analysis workspace, click Feature Edit tabEdit Set Panelangle arrow, or enter mapfeatureeditoptions at the Command prompt.
2. In the Feature Editing Options dialog box, select the Split Prompt Options you want.
3. Click OK.