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I'd like to create flat buffer in a polygon shapefile. I try to use buffer tool in ArcGIS 9.3, but I couldn't select the "flat" option in the endtype combo-box because the input feature is polygon. How can I select a flat buffer in buffer tool?

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  • Remember that the "flat" option is only available at the mighty ArcINFO license level.
    – SaultDon
    Jul 12, 2012 at 16:24

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if i have understood what you meant by flat buffer on polygon, you could apply these steps :

  • feature to polyline.
  • Split at vertices
  • buffer with flat enabled
  • Append the original polygon to the buffer_result
  • dissolve on a commun value, if there's not a commun value, add a field to make commun value
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This is an update to this question if you are using ArcGIS Desktop >= 10.6 or Pro >=2.8.

The Graphic Buffer tool in the Analysis>Proximity toolbox does that with many other fine tuning options:

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/analysis/graphic-buffer.htm

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