Tools for adding shapes to a map
Analyst's Notebook Connector for Esri provides several drawing tools for adding shapes to a map. You can use the shapes that you draw to conduct analysis with the geospatial analysis tools.
Tools are available for drawing each of the following shapes:
| Shape | Drawing tool | Analysis tools |
|---|---|---|
| Point marker | Click the Draw Point icon, then click the map. A flag icon identifies the selected point of interest. | Draw Buffer, Calculate Service Area, Find Route |
| Freehand line | Click the Draw Freehand icon, then click and drag the mouse to draw a line on the map. Release the mouse to finish drawing. | Draw Buffer, Find Route |
| Rectangle | Click the Draw Rectangle icon, then click and drag the mouse to draw a square or rectangle on the map. Release the mouse to finish drawing. | Draw Buffer, Query a Feature Layer |
| Polyline | Click the Draw Polyline icon, then click the map to identify the starting point of the polyline. Click elsewhere on the map to create further segments of the line. Double-click to finish drawing. | Draw Buffer, Find Route |
| Polygon | Click the Draw Polygon icon, then click the map to identify the starting point of the polygon. Click elsewhere on the map to create further points of the polygon. Double-click to finish drawing. | Draw Buffer, Query a Feature Layer |
| Circle | Click the Draw Circle icon, then click and drag the mouse to draw a
circle on the map. Release the mouse to finish drawing.
Circles on the map are geodetic, which means that they follow the contours of the Earth. As a result, they might look slightly oval as you draw them. In some coordinate systems, circles can form odd shapes near map edges. Note: You cannot drag the radius of a circle outside of the valid extents of the coordinate system. |
Draw Buffer, Query a Feature Layer |