To Search for Drawing Objects Based on Properties

Property conditions retrieve drawing objects based on AutoCAD Map 3D object properties such as color, elevation, layer, or linetype. Example: Search for objects on a given layer or of a specified color.

To retrieve drawing objects based on their properties

1. In Map Explorer, under Current Drawing, right-click Current Query, and then click Define.
2. Click Property.
3. In the Property Condition dialog box, select a property.
4. Select an operator.
5. Enter a value for the property.

   To select from a list of available values, click Values. For example, if you select the property "layer," clicking Values displays a list of all layers in the active attached drawings.

   You can use wild-card characters to enter values for the following properties: Block Name, Color, Text Style, Object Type, Group, Layer, Object Class, Linetype, and Plotstyle.

6. Click OK.
7. In the Define Query of Attached Drawings dialog box, select a query mode.
8. Click Execute Query.