Filter and Sort the List of Layers

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Filter and Sort the List of Layers

 

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Filter and Sort the List of Layers

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To nest a layer filter under another layer filter

1. On the Layers toolbar, click Layer Properties Manager.
2. In the Layer Properties Manager tree view, select a layer filter.
   • A new layer property filter can be nested under a group filter or another property filter.
   • A new layer group filter can be nested only under another group filter.
3. Right-click. Click New Properties Filter or New Group Filter.
4. Use one of the following methods:
   • For a new property filter, the Layer Properties Filter dialog box is displayed. Under Filter Definition, set the layer properties that you want to use to define the filter. Click OK.
   • For a new group filter, a filter is added to the tree view. Rename it, select the parent filter to display its layers in the list view, and drag layers from the list view to the new layer group filter.
5. Click Apply to save your changes, or click OK to save and close.

 Toolbar: Layers 

 Command entry: LAYER

 Dashboard: Layers panel