Split features with other features

Summary

The steps provided describe how to split a feature with other features using the Split tool in ArcGIS Pro. This may be useful in cases where a user wants to split a polygon feature with another feature. For example, split a polygon into cells from a grid. 

Cause

In case a user needs to split a polygon feature with another feature. E.g Split a polygon into cells from a grid.

Procedure

1. In the Contents pane, confirm that the layers can be edited and are visible:
   • Confirm that the feature layer you are editing is editable,
   • the coordinate system assigned to the active map is suitable for the type of edits you're performing, and
   • snapping is configured to help you work efficiently and accurately.
2. On the ribbon, click the Edit tab. In the Features group, click Modify.
3. In the Modify Features pane, click Split.
   • To find the tool, expand Divide, or type Split in the Search text box.
4. In the tool pane, click the By Feature tab, as shown in the next image.

5. Click the Input Features tab, click the Select tool, and select the input cutting features.
6. Click the Target Features tab, click the Select tool, and select the target features to be split.
7. If you need to refine a selection in one of the tabs, click the tab and use one or more of the following methods:
   • To reduce a selection to a single feature, double-click the feature you want to keep or right-click it and click Only Select This.
   • To remove a feature from a selection, right-click it and click Unselect.
   • To move a feature from the Input Features tab to the target selection, right-click it and click Move to Target.
   • To move a feature from the Target Features tab to the input selection, right-click it and click Move to Input.
   • If one tab contains a selection, you can click the Select all intersecting features tool in the other tab to select all intersecting features on multiple layers.
8. Click Split.