To Specify a Filter for Layer Linetype or Lineweight

Use this procedure to specify a filter that includes layers based on linetype or lineweight.

  1. If necessary, open the Layer Properties Manager by clicking Home tabLayers panelLayer Properties.
  2. In the left pane of the Layer Properties Manager, select a layer group that you want to create the new group under, right-click, and click New Property Filter.
  3. Enter a name for Filter Name.
  4. Specify the filter criteria for linetypes or lineweights:
    If you want to… then…
    specify a linetype to include in the filter click in the Linetype field, and click the [...] button. Select a linetype from the Select Linetype dialog box.
    specify a lineweight to include in the filter click in the Lineweight field, and click the [...] button. Select a lineweight from the Lineweight dialog box.
  5. Click OK.