CARIS : Commands : Create Layer by Feature Object ID
 

Create Layer by Feature Object ID

 

Menu

Create >Layer By> Feature Object ID

Tool

Create layers based on feature object IDs. Because all features have unique IDs, you can use this filter to search for specific features in a map.

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 Type

• Create Layer by Rule File

• Create Layer by Unique Feature Acronyms

Procedure

1. Select a layer.

2. Select the Create Layer by Feature Object ID command.

The Create by Feature Object ID dialog box is displayed.

Option

Description

Layer Name

A name for the layer. Type in the box.

Select the feature object IDS

Select one or more feature object IDs using one of the following methods:

• Type in the box

• Click Import and select From Clipboard: The contents of the clipboard are copied to the list. For this to work correctly, the clipboard must contain one or more feature object IDs, one to a row.

Exclusive

Off: The filter will select only the features that meet the criteria.

On: The filter will select all features except those that meet the criteria.

3. Type or import feature object IDs.

4. [Optional] Enable Exclusive.

5. Click OK.

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