To add or modify a parcel or easement

You can draw a new parcel or easement, and then modify its shape and dimensions, including converting a straight-line edge to a curve for better alignment with an existing feature.

To add a parcel or easement

  1. Click Create glyph Environment, then expand the drop-down menu.

  2. Click the Area of Interest tool you want to use: parcel Parcel, easement Easement.

    The drawing cursor and Stack panel display.

  3. Click to place each point for the parcel or easement. Double click to finish sketching, or choose End Draw from the right-click menu.

  4. In-canvas guides will display length and area values. Click the blue length label to input values directly.

    Note: Press Ctrl + L while sketching to lock a length value.

    Sketch Easement

    Note: Optional: Before drawing, check the Stack panel for the settings that you may want to change; for example, name or current feature display style.

To Modify a Parcel, Easement, or Right of Way

Modification Method
Adjust the length and direction of an Area of Interest edge-line. In edit mode, select the asset and use gizmos; or enter new values in editable, coordinate fields.
Change a straight-line edge to a curve or a curve to a straight-line Select the asset, choose Change to Curve (or Change to Line) from right-click context menu.
Change a vertex (point where two lines meet) to an arc, and adjust the radius of the arc Select the asset, click the point, and choose Convert to Arc from right-click context menu. Adjust the radius using the floating bar or enter a value in the Radius field. Modify Radius
Change an Area of Interest's asset type; for example, from Parcel to Right of Way Select the asset, choose Change to type from the context menu.
Delete an Area of Interest Select it and press the Delete key.