The GT_KINK<\/strong> command in GeoTools<\/strong> helps users identify and highlight kinks (self-intersecting segments) in polylines<\/strong>, which can cause issues in boundary selection, mapping, and CAD workflows<\/strong>. A kink<\/strong> is a self-intersection or a back-twist<\/strong> within a polyline that may need correction. The detected intersections are marked with point objects<\/strong> on a temporary layer for easy identification and further editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GeoTool -> Drawing Cleanup Tools -> Drawing Cleanup Tools -> Identify intersecting segments (kinks) in polylines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n With GT_KINK<\/strong>, users can efficiently identify and resolve polyline self-intersections<\/strong>, ensuring clean and accurate geometry<\/strong> for further processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summary The GT_KINK command in GeoTools helps users identify and highlight kinks (self-intersecting segments) in polylines, which can cause issues in boundary selection, mapping, and CAD workflows. A kink is a self-intersection or a back-twist within a polyline that may need correction. The detected intersections are marked with point objects on a temporary layer for easy identification and further editing. 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