Converting zones into other polygonal network objects

You can convert zones into other polygonal network objects.

1. In the Network editor window, click the Edit mode icon .

2. In the Network window, click the Zones button.

3. Select the zone(s) you want to convert (Selecting zones).

Tip: To convert all active zones, in the Network window, right-click the Zones button. Then, from the shortcut menu, choose Convert active zones.

4. Right-click a selected zone.

5. From the shortcut menu, choose Convert.

The Convert zones window opens.

6. Make the desired changes.

Section	Description
Convert zones into	List box of polygonal network objects into which you can convert zones.
Target objects number from attribute	Click this button to select a zone attribute that is used to number the target object.
If a target object with the intended number already exists	Create target object using the next available number If this option is selected, the target object is assigned the next available number. Do not create target object If this option is selected, the target object is not created if the same number already exists. Note The option is not provided if you have selected multiple zones.
Links/Nodes/Zones in polygon of the toll system/main node/main zone	Assign all links/nodes/zones All links/nodes/zones that lie within the area of the new network object are automatically assigned to it. Only assign active links/nodes/zones Only active links/nodes/zones that lie within the area of the new network object are automatically assigned to it. Do not assign links/nodes/zones No links/nodes/zones that lie within the area of the new network object are assigned to it. Note This option is available for converting zones into toll systems, main nodes, or main zones.
Delete zones after completing the action	If the option is selected, the zones are deleted after conversion. If this option is not selected, the zones are not deleted after conversion and share the polygonal object with the target object. Editing the polygon directly then has an impact on both objects.

7. Confirm with OK.

The zones are converted into the polygonal network object selected.