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Creating Parcels by Subdividing

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Use the Parcel Layout Tools toolbar to create parcels by subdividing existing parcels.

When you add a new lot line to an existing parcel, you can specify the size of the new parcel and the method with which to move the lot line. You can insert a new free-form lot line or choose one of the following types that move across the parcel in a controlled manner:

  • Slide Line. Holds either a fixed angle to the frontage or an absolute direction.
  • Swing Line. Fixed at one end and swings across the parcel frontage

When creating or editing parcels with the Parcel Layout Tools, preview graphics display the proposed solution which results from the specified layout parameters used to define parcel components such as minimum parcel frontage, width, and depth. As you use the tools to determine the design of proposed new parcels, these graphics display to illustrate the proposed solution, and you are prompted to either accept or reject the solution. When you modify the layout parameters, the graphics update dynamically while the Parcel Layout Tools toolbar is open and the parameters are being edited. For more information, see Parcel Layout Tools.

Proposed frontage is highlighted.

Preview graphics display proposed layout solution based on parcel sizing parameter values.

Tutorial Exercise: Subdividing a Parcel with a Free-Form Segment

Tutorial Exercise: Subdividing a Parcel with a Slide Line

Tutorial Exercise: Subdividing a Parcel with a Swing Line

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

  1. Click Home tabCreate Design panelParcel drop-downParcel Creation Tools .At the Command prompt, enter CreateParcelByLayout.
  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 .At the Command prompt, enter CreateParcelByLayout.
  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.

Ribbon

Home tab Create Design panel Parcel drop-down Parcel Creation Tools

Menu

Parcels menuEdit ParcelEdit Parcel Segments

Command Line

CreateParcelByLayout

Parcel Layout Tools

Slide Line - Create

Swing Line - Create

Dialog Boxes

Parcel Layout Tools

Create Parcels – Layout


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