I am working with ArcMap 10.3 using a Basic license.
The Problem:
I have a vast number of sequential, individual polygons that I need to merge into larger pieces.
Every piece that contains the same identity number needs to be merged into one large shape representing the whole.
What I have:
What I need:
The Question:
What tools do I have access to that can accomplish this?
My options are very limited, using a Basic license level.
Thousands of these edits will need to be made. Drawing each piece by hand, as I did for my example picture, is a last resort.