Converting main nodes into other polygonal network objects

You can convert main nodes into other polygonal network objects.

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

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

3.  Select the node(s) you want to convert (Selecting main nodes).

4.  In the Network window, right-click the Main nodes button.

The Main nodes shortcut menu opens.

5.  Click Convert active main nodes....

The Convert main nodes window opens.

6.  Make the desired changes.

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Description

Convert main nodes into

List box of polygonal objects into which you can convert the main nodes.

Target objects number from attribute

Click this button to select a main node 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

This option is not available if you have marked multiple main nodes or set them active.

Links/Zones in the polygon of the restricted traffic area/main zone

Assign all links/zones

All links/zones that lie within the area of the new network object are automatically assigned to it.

Only assign active links/zones

Only active links/zones that lie within the area of the new network object are automatically assigned to it.

Do not assign links/zones

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

Note

This option is only available if the target object is Restricted traffic areas or Main zones.

Delete main nodes after completing the action

 If the option is selected, the main nodes are deleted after conversion.

 If this option is not selected, the main nodes 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 nodes are converted into the polygonal network object selected.