Selection Tools

The XBUI widget includes powerful selection tools available through the Selection Mode Toolbar, found above the Table of Contents.

Available selection modes:

• Point: Click a map point to select intersecting features.
• Line: Click and draw a line to select features it crosses.
• Rectangle: Click and drag a rectangle across features.
• Circle: Click and drag a circle around your selection.
• Polygon: Click to draw a custom shape, then double-click to close.

To use a selection tool:

1. Click the appropriate icon from the toolbar.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to draw the selection.
3. The Identify panel below will populate with selected features.

Once selected, you can:

View attributes:

• Click on any layer name within the Identify panel to expand it.
• Click on a specific feature within the layer to view its attribute details.
• Attributes will appear in a structured format, showing field names and values.

Zoom or pan to individual features:

• Locate the feature in the Identify panel.
• Click the three-dot menu (•••) next to the feature.
• Select "Zoom to Location" to center and zoom into the feature.
• Alternatively, select "Pan to Location" to center the map on the feature without changing the zoom level.

Perform graphic or buffer selections:

• From the Identify panel, click the three-dot menu next to a feature or layer.
• Choose "Select Using Graphic" to use that feature’s geometry (e.g., polygon) to select overlapping features.
• Choose "Buffer and Select Using Graphic" to apply a buffer (default 300 ft) around the feature and select features within that buffer.
• To change the buffer size, select "Edit Buffer" from the menu and input a new value (e.g., 500 ft). Save to apply.