Create Layer by Rule File

Create custom layers using filtering rules. Each rule can contain a number of conditions, similar to using a combination of different filtering tools. Rule files are created using the Rule Wizard and have the extension .crfx.

See Rule Wizard for information on creating and modifying a rule file.

You can further filter the new layer using any of these related commands:

• Rule Wizard

• Show/Edit Filter

• Create Layer by Attribute Value

• Create Layer by Feature Acronym

• Create Layer by Feature Object ID

• Create Layer by Feature Type

• Create Layer by Unique Feature Acronyms

• Select by Rule File

Procedure

1. Select a layer.

2. Select the Create Layer by Rule File command.

A file open dialog box is displayed.

3. Select the rule file and click Open.

A layer containing the features that meet the criteria is created.