diff --git a/documentation/how-to/digitize.en.md b/documentation/how-to/digitize.en.md index ff8f87f5f..7d7dd1a3c 100644 --- a/documentation/how-to/digitize.en.md +++ b/documentation/how-to/digitize.en.md @@ -128,6 +128,14 @@ The reshape tool allows you to change line and polygon geometries by drawing sha result in a reshaped line following the edge of the drawn shape or a polygon with the drawn shaped used to clip or expand the geometry. +## Reshape eraser tool + +The reshape eraser tool is a feature in the geometry editor, designed to facilitate the removal of parts of a line or polygon geometry. This tool enables to efficiently correct paths or polygons directly within the application interface and directly from the field conditions. + +Suppose you have a polygon representing a building footprint, but there's an unwanted protrusion. You can use the erase tool to precisely remove that portion of the polygon, ensuring accuracy in your geometry representation. + +!![](../assets/images/erasing-tool-feature.gif) + ### Ring tool The ring tool allows you to digitize rings (i.e. holes) into polygon geometries. Once a ring @@ -139,28 +147,6 @@ A video demonstration of some editing possibilities: ![type:video](https://player.vimeo.com/video/499564854) -## Erase Tool Functionality - -The erase tool is a new feature introduced in the geometry editor, designed to facilitate the removal of parts of a line or polygon geometry. This tool enables users to efficiently correct paths or polygons directly within the application interface and directly from the field. - -Suppose you have a polygon representing a building footprint, but there's an unwanted protrusion. You can use the erase tool to precisely remove that portion of the polygon, ensuring accuracy in your geometry representation. - -### How to Use - -1. **Select the Erase Tool**: Locate the erase tool icon in the toolbar of the geometry editor. - -2. **Choose Geometry to Erase**: Click on the line or polygon geometry that you want to edit using the erase tool. - -3. **Erase Segments or Portions**: - - - For lines: Click and drag along the segment(s) you wish to erase. - - For polygons: Click within the area you want to erase, and drag to define the portion to be removed. -4. **Confirm Erase Action**: Once you have selected the desired segments or portions to erase, release the mouse button to confirm the erase action. - -5. **Finalize Changes**: Save your changes or continue editing as needed. - -!![](../assets/images/erasing-tool-feature.gif) - ## Merging features QField allows you to merge features and their geometries into a single feature. To do so, identify two (or more)