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title: Input Data Basics
description: Discover how to use FOND's area select tool for fiber network design. Learn to gather parcel data, street centerlines, and address centroids, edit address points, adjust fiber counts, and categorize parcels for accurate demand estimation.
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# Input Data Basics

- [ Amanda Corson ](https://biarrinetworks.com/videos/author/amanda-corson)
- June 30, 2023

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This video introduces how to use FOND Planner's area select tool to gather essential address and street data for fiber network plans. By drawing or uploading a polygon, users can access parcel data, street centerlines, and address centroids, allowing for accurate fiber demand estimations. Key features include editing address points, adjusting fiber counts, and categorizing parcels for optimal network planning.

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