Converting POIs into other polygonal network objects

You can convert POIs into other polygonal network objects .

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

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

3.  Select the POI(s) you want to convert (Selecting POIs).

4.  Right-click the POI selected.

5.  From the shortcut menu, choose Convert.

The Convert Points of interest window opens.

6.  Make the desired changes.

Section

Description

Convert points of Interest into

Select the desired network object you want to convert the POIs to.

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

None of the links/nodes/zones that lie within the area of the new network object are assigned to it.

Note

This option is available for converting POIs into toll systems, main nodes or main zones.

Delete points of interest after completing the action

 If the option is selected, the POIs are deleted after conversion.

 If this option is not selected, the POIs 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 Edit <network object type> window of the new polygonal network object opens.

8.  If required, change the settings.

9.  Confirm with OK.

The POIs are converted to the network object selected.

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