Filter command

[johnengineer]

I am having a hard time using the FILTER command in order to select text with a specified wild card. I am using the asterik symbol along with the wild card I am looking for, but am unsuccessful. Can someone give me an example of how to make this possible?

[CarlB]

Using QSELECT, select "text" for Object Type, "Contents" for Properties, "Wildcard match" for Operator.

Then for "value" use "*end text" or "*text anywhere*" type format.

[RFRUSSO]

I love the filter command. It is perhaps one of my most used power moves in CAD
Here is what you do:

First with Mtext type "I like Cats"
Then type "I like dogs"
Then type "I hate fish"

Type filter at the command line. When the pop up window comes up click on the "Add Selected Object" button, and then select "I like Cats"
In the dialog box there will be a bunch of stuff listed. Delete every thing accept:
Object = text
Text Value = I like cats
Now click on The Text Value line, and click the edit item button
in the Selected filter column you will see "I like cats" appear. Replace that text with *like* and then click add to list. Now go back and delete the text value that reads I like cats. Click apply and select all of the text on your drawing. Only the lines that say I like cats, and I like dogs will be selected.

Apply the same principal to your actual work and there you have it