To Edit Parcels by Subdividing

You can use the Slide Line and Swing Line edit commands to edit attached lot lines. Attached lot lines are parcel segments that were created with the Parcel Layout Tools subdivision commands.

Using layout tools is the only activity possible while the Parcel Layout Tools toolbar is open.

Tutorial: Editing Parcel Data

To edit parcels by subdividing with Slide Line - Edit command

  1. Click Home tabCreate Design panelParcel drop-downParcel Creation Tools Find.
  2. Click for the Slide Line - Edit tool.
  3. In the Create Parcels - Layout dialog box, adjust default settings and press OK.
  4. Select the attached lot line to adjust.
  5. Click inside the parcel to be edited.
  6. Click the start point on the parcel frontage.
  7. Click an end point along the frontage. A preview graphic highlights the proposed frontage.

    Specify the angle, bearing or azimuth to edit the 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 a 90 degree angle as this is the default angle.

  8. 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.
  9. When you finish editing parcels, press Esc to close the toolbar. (If one of the layout tools is still in use, press Esc twice.)

To edit parcels by subdividing with Swing Line - Edit command

  1. Click Home tabCreate Design panelParcel drop-downParcel Creation Tools Find.
  2. Click for the Swing Line - Edit tool.
  3. In the Create Parcels - Layout dialog box, adjust default settings and press OK.
  4. Select the attached lot line to adjust.
  5. Click inside the parcel to be edited.
  6. Click the start point on the parcel frontage.
  7. Click an end point along the frontage. A preview graphic highlights the proposed frontage.
    Note:

    OSNAP must be turned off when using the Swing Line commands.

  8. Specify the swing point. Preview graphics display if a solution can be obtained.
  9. Accept the result to edit the parcel. If a solution based on the current parcel sizing parameters values is not found, you are prompted to adjust the parameters or reenter a new value for the method you are using.
  10. When you finish editing parcels, press Esc to close the toolbar. (If one of the layout tools is still in use, press Esc twice.)