The Strip Map Index Features tool creates a polygon feature class or shapefile that follows linear features. Not only does this tool create the index polygons, but it also creates attributes that are automatically calculated. These attributes can be used to rotate and orient the map on the page with the linear feature that the index follows.
In addition, it will also generate attributes that indicate which index features are located around the various sides of the index feature. The following screenshot shows you the parameters of the Strip Map Index Features tool:
As you can see in the previous screenshot, the Strip Map Index Features tool requires you to specify both Input Line Features and Output Feature Class.
For Input Line Features, you designate a specific layer that must be a line or polyline layer or feature class. If you also select specific lines before running the...