Inside AutoCAD® 2002

Using Object Selection Filters

Object filtering enables you to search for objects based on certain attributes. For example, you could use object filtering to select all circles in a drawing with a specific radius. To invoke object filtering, type the command FILTER at the SelectObjects: p rompt. This displays the Object Selection Filters dialog box (see Figure 11.20).

Figure 11.20. The Object Selection Filters dialog box is a robust filtering system with the added capability to save filter lists for later use.

You can assemble a list of the properties, also known as filter criteria, with which you want to conduct the search. Then, by clicking ...