Use Polygon Tool

Create a Polygon

To use the polygon tool follow these steps:

1. Click on the polygon tool icon.

2. Draw a polygon on the map around the area of interest using mouse clicks at each corner or bend in your shape.

3. When you’re finished drawing, double-click to complete the shape.

4. A data display window will open showing a summary chart of the data within the polygon.

5. To delete the shape, click the Trash can icon next to the polygon tool.

Add a Polygon to a Data View

1. Draw a polygon that includes data you’d like to explore.

2. In the data display window, click on the star icon .

3. Click Save to data view and/or Add to comparison chart under an existing data view to add data in your polygon there.

4. Or create a new data view and click Save your data view and/or Add to comparison chart.

For more information, please see the Polygon Tool section.