๐ŸŒ #ArcGISEarth230Tips | Tip 32: Focus Your Analysis with Spatial Filters ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ”

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ArcGIS Earthโ€™s Spatial Filter allows you to include or exclude specific buildings, trees, 3D objects, and points within a designated area. Whether youโ€™re analyzing urban infrastructure, vegetation impact, or site planning, this tool helps you focus on the most relevant features while eliminating visual clutter.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ How to Use Spatial Filters in ArcGIS Earth:

1๏ธโƒฃ Activate the Spatial Filter ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Right-click a 3D object or point scene layer in the Table of Contents and select “Spatial Filter”.

2๏ธโƒฃ Define Your Area of Interest ๐Ÿ“Œ Draw one or more polygons to include or exclude features, or manually select individual features to isolate or remove them from the view.

3๏ธโƒฃ Apply and Refine Your View ๐Ÿ”ฒ Choose Exclude to hide features inside the selection or Include to display only the selected features.

๐Ÿš€ Pro Tips:

1๏ธโƒฃ Improve Data Accuracy โ€“ Use spatial filters to hide outdated data and replace it with updated information. ๐Ÿ“ 2๏ธโƒฃ Apply multiple spatial filters for a focused, clear, and efficient analysis. ๐Ÿ”

Screenshot of Minton, Canada, from ArcGIS Earth
Puran Zhang @puran