Overlay Nodes onto Target allows you to add nodes to the target objects at the points where the target intersects the cutter object.
For instance, when adding streets to a map that cross existing streets at intersections, use the Overlay Nodes onto Target command on the new street to add nodes that exactly overlay the nodes from the existing street.
To add nodes to an object with Set Target:
- Select the object(s) in an editable layer as the target. This is the object to which you want to add nodes. The objects may be closed or linear objects.
- On the SPATIAL tab, in the Edit group, clickSet Target. The object(s) displays in a different style to indicate that it is the target object.
- Select as the modifying object one or more map objects that intersects the target from any layer in the Map window. The cutter object may be closed or linear objects.
- On the SPATIAL tab, in the Edit group, click Nodes, and Overlay Nodes onto Target.
MapInfo Pro adds the intersecting nodes to the target object(s).
Note: No data aggregation or disaggregation is performed with Overlay Nodes onto Target. The data after the operation remains unchanged.