Menu | Create >Layer By> Feature Object ID |
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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:
• Create Layer by Attribute Value
• Create Layer by Feature Acronym
• Create Layer by Feature Type
• 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.