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Buffer a Zip Code

Buffer a Zip Code is used to buffer a selected zip code for AULs.

Follow the steps below to buffer a Zip Code.

1. Select the Tasks tab on the left side of the screen. 

2. Click on Buffer Tools to display menu if necessary.

3. Click on Buffer Zip Code

4. The Zip Code buffer box will be displayed.

• Enter the zip code to be buffered.

o A distance for the buffer needs to be specified.   As an example, a buffer distance of 1 mile will calculate one mile on all sides of the selected zip code boundary. The distance is measured according to the unit that is selected from drop down box.  The default is miles.   The buffer distance entered must be greater than 0.

• When finished entering the buffer parameters, click the "Create Buffer" button.

5. The map will zoom to the selected zip code.  The buffer appears as a red shaded area.  AULs within the buffered zone appear as .   Buffer result attributes will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the application.

6. Move the buffer grid scroll bar if necessary to the right to show the Display Documents.

7. Click the button to display the selected row AUL documents.

1. Click the button to display the selected document.

8. Click the icon to zoom the map to the selected row AUL location.

9. The Clear Selection tool  can be used to clear buffer results.

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