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Add New Features

With your scenario active, it's time to add the hypothetical features that represent your planning proposal.

Types of Scenario Edits​

GOAT supports three types of edits:

Add Features

Add
New features

Edit Features

Modify
Existing features

Delete Features

Delete
Remove features

Adding a New Point Feature​

For our community center example:

1. Select the Editable Layer​

Choose the POI or facilities layer you want to edit.

2. Enter Edit Mode​

Click the Edit button or press E to enable editing.

3. Add a Point​

  1. Click Add Feature tool
  2. Click on the map where you want the new facility
  3. A form appears to enter attributes

4. Fill in Attributes​

For a community center, enter:

AttributeValue
Name"New Community Center"
Category"Community Facility"
Capacity500
Opening Year2027

5. Save Changes​

Click Save to commit your addition to the scenario.

Adding Polygon Features​

For buildings, parks, or zones:

Drawing Polygons

Drawing polygon features in GOAT

Steps:​

  1. Select polygon drawing tool
  2. Click to create vertices
  3. Double-click to finish the shape
  4. Fill in attribute form
  5. Save

Modifying Existing Features​

Sometimes you need to change what already exists:

Modifying Features

Modifying existing features in a scenario

Common modifications:

  • Change facility capacity
  • Update operating hours
  • Relocate a feature
  • Change land use type

Editing the Street Network​

For transport scenarios, you can modify the street network:

Street Network Editing

Editing street network for transport scenarios

Possible edits:

  • Add new streets or bike paths
  • Close streets to traffic
  • Add pedestrian connections
  • Modify speed limits

Our Tutorial Scenario​

For this tutorial, add:

  1. New Community Center (Point)
    • Location: In an identified accessibility gap
    • Category: Community Facility
  2. Pedestrian Path (Line) - Optional
    • Connect the center to nearby transit

Verify Your Edits​

Before running analysis:

  • New features appear on the map
  • Attributes are correctly filled
  • Scenario is still active
  • Changes are saved

Next Step​

Your scenario features are in place! Let's run the comparative analysis.

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