Polygon Selection

1.0 Introduction

The Polygon selection enables you to quickly draw abnormal shapes to select all the links within. Best for planning and analysis across complex or custom-shaped geographies.

2.0 Polygon Selection

You can apply the following steps to use the Polygon selection.

Selecting Map Data:

1. Open the tool:
   • Click the Selection Tools button in the Insights Tool Bar
   • Choose Polygon from the menu
2. Place points:
   • Click on the map to add points (vertices) that outline your polygon
   • Continue clicking to shape the area you want to select
3. Close the polygon:
   • Double-click to automatically connect the last point back to the first, completing the polygon
   • The selected area will highlight once the polygon is closed

4. Saving Selection as an Area Layer:

• Click the "Save Area" button on the selection pop-up to open the save dialogue
• Give your area a name
• (optional) create a new Layer Group, or add the area to an existing Layer Group

5. Viewing Selection Analytics:

• With links highlighted, click the "Analytics" button on the selection pop-up to view an aggregated summary of selected links.

6. Clearing Selection:

• To clear your selection, click the clear button.