Converting main zones into other polygonal network objects

You can convert main zones into other polygonal network objects.

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

2. In the Network window, click the Main zones button.

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

4. Right-click a selected main zone.

5. From the shortcut menu, choose Convert.

The Convert main zones window opens.

6. Make the desired changes.

Section	Description
Convert main zones into	List box of polygonal objects into which you can convert the main zones.
Target objects number from attribute	Click this button to select a main 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 main zones.
Links/Nodes in polygon of restricted traffic area/main node	Assign all links/nodes All links/nodes that lie within the area of the new network object are automatically assigned to it. Only assign active links/nodes Only active links/nodes that lie within the area of the new network object are automatically assigned to it. Do not assign links/nodes None of the links/nodes that lie within the area of the new network object are assigned to it. Note This option is available for converting territories into restricted traffic areas or main nodes.
Delete main zones after completing the action	If the option is selected, the main zones are deleted after conversion. If this option is not selected, the main 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 Edit <network object type> window of the new polygonal network object opens.

8. If required, change the settings.

9. Confirm with OK.

The main zones are converted into the polygonal network object selected.

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