To clip a feature in ArcGIS, you essentially use one feature layer (the "input feature") to "cut out" a portion of another feature layer (the "clip feature"). Here's a simplified explanation based on the provided context:
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Identify your Input Features and Clip Features: The input feature is the layer you want to clip. The clip feature defines the boundary that will be used to clip the input feature. Think of the clip feature as a cookie cutter.
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Use the Clip Tool: The context mentions using a "clip tool". This tool is available within ArcGIS Pro (and ArcMap) to perform the clipping operation.
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Specify Output Layer: The clip tool will ask you to specify where you want to save the clipped output feature layer.
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Run the Tool: Execute the clip tool. ArcGIS will process the input feature and clip it based on the clip feature's geometry. This process might take seconds to minutes depending on the complexity and size of the datasets.
The provided YouTube video segment indicates the process involves selecting the "clip feature," leaving the default output name, and running the tool. The clip feature in the context of the video is a rectangle.
