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The Set Target model for editing map objects can be broadly described as a three-step process:
1. Set the object you want to edit as the target.
2. Choose and select another object or objects to act as the modifying object for the editing operation.
You can also create a new object.
3. Perform the edit operation (combine, split, erase, erase outside, or overlay nodes).
A new object (or objects) is created in place of the target object.
The following table describes valid cutter/target objects for supported object processing operations:
Combine Split, Erase, Erase Outside Overlay Nodes Object Type
Other
non-target Target Target Cutter Target Cutter
X X X X X X Closed
X X X X X Linear
Text
X X X Points
X X X Multipoints
X X X Collections
You are not limited to working with map objects in the same layer. While the target objects must be in
the Editable layer, you can choose the modifying objects from another layer.
The set target process is essentially the same whether you want to combine objects or create new objects
by splitting objects or erasing portions of objects. Each operation is discussed individually in this chapter.
In addition to creating new map objects, the Set Target model allows you to control how the data
associated with the target object will be transferred to the new object or objects. The next section
discusses a number of data aggregation and disaggregation methods that give you tremendous flexibility
with editing map objects.
• For specific instructions, see Setting a Map Object as a Target in the Help System.
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Editing Objects using the Set Target Model