To Create a Group Filter

Use this procedure to create a group filter. Group filters can contain any layers currently listed in the Layer Properties Manager. You can manually add layers to, and remove layers from, group filters by dragging layers within the Layer Properties Manager into the group filter or by selecting an object in the drawing on the layer that you want to add to the group filter.

  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 select New Group Filter, or click in the Layer Properties Manager.
  3. Enter a name for the new group filter, and press Enter.
  4. Edit the new group filter.