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Show Area Vetices while Editing in ArcMap

February 12, 2009 by Timothy  
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Finding a vertex to snap to can be very challenging while editing.  With snapping turn on, you can slowly more your cursor along the desired path and the cursor will snap to the nearest vertex.  Although this can be affective, there is a great risk that a vertex may be missed.  Showing the vertices within the area of you cursor can help you find all vertices while preventing gaps from forming within the data.

Simply press [V] to show the vertices in the area of the cursor.  Remember that you must be editing during this procedure.  This saves time and helps you to be more productive while editing in ArcMap. (See Example)

Screenshot of edit session

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Screenshot of edit session while using [V]

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2 Comments on "Show Area Vetices while Editing in ArcMap"

  1. Jeff on Mon, 15th Jun 2009 12:59 am 

    Hello Tim,

    I am wondering if its possible to display the Vertices “On” all the time while I am doing my edits on a Polyline?

    Thanks

  2. Timothy on Tue, 16th Jun 2009 12:08 am 

    Unfortunately, I am not aware of a way to display the vertices “On” all the time. That would be a nice feature to have.

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