This tool is used to produce an output layer enclosing all the points between the selected input features.
The Envelope tool can be selected by navigating the following path:
Tools > Vector Processing > Geometry > Envelope
The first section requires you to select required data layers to run the Envelope tool.
- Select Polygon Layer – Layer on which you will run this tool.
The second section requires you to select the range of data for the operation to be implemented. There are three options available:
- Select By Data Queries
- Select By Graphics
- All Data
For more information about these options and how to implement them, see Data Selection Methods.
The output polygon is represented using a highlighted box over the required area of interest.
You can view the output after storing it. To save the output, you must enter the Output Layer Name and click on the Save Data button. The saved output will be added as a new layer in the current map session, where you can apply styling as required. This output layer will also be available in the 'My Data' section and can be used in any map session of interest.