To filter feature data when you add it to a model

When you connect to a data source, you can filter the data you bring into your model. Use Source Filter on the Source tab in the Data Source Configuration dialog box.

You can filter the data by data properties, and by conditions that you define. The properties available for filtering during import are the properties of the original data. When you import the data, you map these properties to the model properties. For example, when you import trees, you can filter them by species type (if your data source has a SPECIES property). But unless you map the SPECIES property to a model property (for example, NAME), that property will not be available after you import the data.

The result of a filter expression must be a Boolean value.

1. Connect to the data source in the Data Sources Explorer.

   For detailed information, see Import Data.

2. Double-click the data source to configure it.
3. In the Data Source Configuration window, click the Source tab.
4. In the Source Filter field, click .
5. In the Source Filter dialog box, create the expression for your query.

   For example, you can select only buildings whose USE_TYPE is residential.

   Note: The properties available in the Source Filter dialog box are the properties of the original data.

   For help with any expression element, see Creating Expressions - Reference.

6. Click OK.
7. Complete any other configuration settings, then click OK & Refresh.