There are two types of layer filters, one based on property settings, and the other a grouping of specified layer names.
This example shows a layer filter definition that is set up in the Layer Filter Properties dialog box.
Example 1 - Layer Property Filter
The filter named “Anno” displays layers that meet one of the following criteria:
- Have a name that contains the letters anno AND be turned On AND be Thawed.
- Have a name that contains the letters anno AND have a default color set to Red.
Result:
Example 2 - Layer Group Filter
The filter named “Floor Plan” displays layers that meet the following criteria:
- Are included in the layer group "Floor Plan". These layers were dragged from the list of layers in the right panel of the Layer Properties Manager to the layer group name that was created in the left panel. To access all layers for the drag operation, click the layer filter All in the left panel.
Note: By right-clicking on a layer property filter, you can convert it into a more complex layer group filter.
Result:
