ArcGIS How to Cut a Hole in a Polygon?

ArcGIS How to Cut a Hole in a Polygon?

This tools will show how to create a hole in a polygon on a same layer. I am using ArcGIS 10.3

 


   Input                                                                                              Output

 

1. Add the shapefile to the ArcMap, then start editing.

 

2. I have created a rectangle polygon to show how we can create a hole in a same polygon layer.

rectangle polygon

 

3. Again on the same editing session, I will create a circle on the top of the rectangle. Leave the circle selected.

editing session

 

4. No go to the Editor > Clip

Editor > Clip

 

5. Select the check box “Discard the area that intersects” and then press Ok

Discard the area that intersects

 

6. Then select the circle and press “delete”, which will discard the circle from the polygon leaving a big hole on it. Stop editing to save your work.

Discard the area that intersects

 

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