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DescriptionMethod
To reduce the scope of feature layers in
your map, you can edit the query that
brings in the data.
For example, if your map has an SDF layer
containing all the parcels in California and
Filter Feature Layers (Data Connect or Dis-
play Manager) (page 1216)
you want only the parcels in San Francisco,
you can edit the query so that the layer
displays only the parcels you want.
Finding and Filtering Data in the Data Table
Use a filter in the Data Table to display only the features or records you want
to work with.
NOTE For information about filtering drawing objects, see Overview of Queries
(page 1235) and Overview of Finding Records in a Linked Database (page 1222).
NOTE When viewing joined data, the Data Table filter function is disabled. You
cannot use a filter on joined data.
Start by identifying the column whose values determine whether a feature or
record will be included in the results. Then specify the value or string to look
for in that column.
The records that match your criteria are selected in the Data Table and
highlighted in your map.
For example, to find only the telephone poles with transformers, your filter
would specify PoleAttachments equal to Transformer; or to find only the
commercial districts in a city, you would specify Land Use equal to
Commercial.
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