Merge Features

Function Overview

The Merge Features tool combines two input vector datasets into one unified output dataset.

Use Cases

• Merge adjacent administrative boundary, road, parcel, or other vector feature datasets into a single layer.
• Use the merged output as an intermediate step in a longer GIS processing workflow.
• Improve efficiency in batch processing, repeated execution, or standardized delivery scenarios.

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Notes
First input vector file	Specifies the first input vector file.	Required
Second input vector file	Specifies the second input vector file.	Required
Output vector file	Specifies the output vector file.	Required

Operating Steps

1. Start the tool: Open the Geoprocessing Toolbox, go to Analysis Tools > Extraction Analysis, and start Merge Features.
2. Prepare inputs: Select the First input vector file and Second input vector file according to the data type, and confirm that both input datasets are complete and readable.
3. Set core parameters: Configure the input datasets according to the business goal and confirm that their geometries and fields are suitable for merging.
4. Set output: Specify the Output vector file, and confirm that the output path, format, and naming rules meet downstream requirements.
5. Run and check results: Click Run to execute the task. After completion, check the output extent, field structure, geometry type, and spatial position.

Notes

• Test the parameter settings with a small sample dataset before processing production data in batches.
• Ensure that the input geometry types and field structures meet the requirements of the target merged dataset.