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Edge matching

Third step of boundary cleaning. This step fits the cleaned layer's outer edge to the previous release's country outline, with no gap or overhang.

  • Tutorial

    Learning-oriented. Fit a layer to an outline, then fit it again when the outline changes.

    Tutorial

  • How-to

    Task-oriented. Match a release to the previous admin0, then check the issues file.

    How-to

  • Reference

    Information-oriented. What each edge tool does, with its options and outputs.

    Reference

  • Explanation

    Understanding-oriented. Why matching is extend, clip and stitch, how each stage behaves, and how each input feature is assigned to an overlay feature.

    Explanation