[GIS] Creating polygon buffer from line

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I have connected a series of points into a line in ArcMap 10 with the Points to Line tool in the ArcToolbox.

The line is, of course, in its own layer, and I added a 5-meter buffer around the line. It appears that this buffer is in the layer/feature class as the original line.

Is there a way for me to turn this buffer into an independent polygon, in its own layer?

Once I achieve that, I would like to be able to slice the polygon (buffer) into pieces.

Best Answer

You have to create a polygon feature class and add it to the map. Start Editing and set the polygon layer as the target layer (9.3) (or select it the polygon feature template in version 10). Select the line you wish to create the buffer from and run the buffer tool. You can then cut the polygon with the Editor tools. Is this what you are trying to do?

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