Buffer Analysis

Dataset: Any vector dataset
Distance: Buffer distance in dataset units
End Cap Style: Round or flat
Dissolve: Merge overlapping buffers

Create buffer zones around features at specified distances.

Overview

Buffer analysis creates zones around features at specified distances, useful for proximity analysis and impact assessment.

New polygon dataset containing:

{
  "dataset_id": 123,
  "distance": 1000,
  "dissolve": false
}