An overview of the Generalization toolset

This Generalization toolset contains tools that generalize data for different geometry types.

Tools in the Generalization toolset

Tool	Description
Eliminate Polygon	Eliminates a polygon by merging it with the polygon from the surrounding features that it shares the longest boundary with.
Export Generalized Data	Exports data generalized by the ArcGIS Production Mapping theme-based generalization models into a production schema using generalization rules defined in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Fill Gaps	Fills gaps between polygon features that participate in a topology where the coincident boundaries are evident.
Identify Narrow Polygons	Splits a polygon based on its width and classifies each portion as narrow or wide based on its width and length.
Import Generalization Data	Imports data from a production schema to a themed generalization database using generalization rules defined in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Polygon To Centerline	Creates centerlines from polygon features. This tool is useful for creating centerlines from hydrographic polygons for use at smaller scales.
Remove Small Lines	Removes lines that are shorter than a specified minimum length and do not connect to other features on one end.
Thin Hydrology Lines	Generates a simplified hydrographic line network for display at a smaller scale. The resulting hydrographic network maintains the main arteries while thinning less significant features based on hierarchy, length, and spacing between features.