Converting territories into other polygonal network objects

You can convert individual or multiple territories into other polygonal network objects.

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

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

3.  Select the territorie(s) you want to convert (Selecting territories).

4.  Right-click a selected territory.

5.  From the shortcut menu, choose Convert.

The Convert territories window opens.

6.  Make the desired changes.

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Description

Convert territories into

List box of polygonal objects into which territories can be converted.

Target objects number from attribute

Click this button to select a territory 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 provided if you have selected multiple territories.

Links/Nodes/Zones in the polygon of the restricted traffic area/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 only available for converting territories into restricted traffic areas, main nodes, or main zones.

Delete territories after completing the action

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

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

Tip: To convert all active territories, in the Network window, right-click the Territories button. Then select Convert active territories.