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Build Vector Layer Topology

After you have created or edited a vector layer, you must clean or build it to create or maintain the
topology and reset the tabular information. If possible, it is always better to run Build instead of Clean.
Clean is required only if lines intersect at locations other than nodes, or if there are dangling lines that
you wish to automatically delete.

Click the Vector icon in the ERDAS IMAGINE icon panel.

The Vector Utilities menu opens.

Select Build Vector Layer Topology from the Vector Utilities menu.

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The Build Vector Layer Topology dialog opens.

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3. In the Build Vector Layer Topology dialog under Input Coverage, enter your coverage, making sure
you are in the proper directory.
4. Select the correct Feature for your coverage.
5. Click OK in the Build Vector Layer Topology dialog.

A Job Status dialog displays, indicating the progress of the function.

6. Click OK in the Job Status dialog when the build is complete (unless your Preferences are set to clear
the Job Status dialog upon job completion).

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