Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
1. Open the drawing named Creating Parcels from Objects.dwg
located in the Chapter 12 class data folder.
Because parcel layout
is a 2D design, the
drawings in this chap-
ter aren't set up with
multiple viewports, as
in other chapters.
2. On the Home tab of the ribbon, click Parcel  Create Parcel
From Objects.
3. Click the green polyline representing the overall parcel boundary. Click
the magenta polyline representing the southern right-of-way of
Emerson Road. Press Enter.
4. In the Create Parcels From Objects dialog box, click OK to accept the
default settings.
The hatching is a func-
tion of the parcel style
that has been applied
by default. The area is
hatched, and a parcel
label appears near the
center of the property,
indicating that a new
parcel has been created.
5. Open Prospector, and expand Sites  Lot Layout. Right-click Parcels,
and select Refresh.
A plus sign appears next to Parcels, and a parcel named Basic : 1
should be listed in the item view area of Prospector (see Figure 12.4).
The red polylines rep-
resent the backs of the
parcels. Selecting them
subdivides the prop-
erty into several large
pieces. These pieces will
be subdivided further
to create individual lots.
You may need to zoom
in closely to pick one of
the red polylines among
the hatch lines.
FiGuRE 12.4 The newly
created parcel shown in Prospector
6. If the item preview icon at the top left of Prospector isn't depressed,
click it.
7. Right-click Parcels, and verify that there is a check next to Show
Preview. If there isn't, click Show Preview.
8. Expand Parcels, and then click Basic : 1 listed beneath it.
A preview of the shape of the parcel is shown in the item view area.
9. Click one of the red polylines in the drawing, right-click, and choose
Select Similar.
10. On the Home tab of the ribbon, click Parcel  Create Parcel From
Objects.
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