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Define a Simple Query

 

 

 

 

A simple query involves one attribute with one operator and one value. NOTE: These filters apply to any reports you later generate during the session.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Make sure you clicked the Filters icon on the Condition Map  and the AIMS Filters window is open.

 

1.To define a simple query, follow the numbered instructions beneath the illustration.

 

Attribute

Select the attribute from the first drop-down list. In this example, it is Council District.
IMPORTANT! You must SELECT from the drop-down list; if you simply type the information, the field remains blank. To clear any selection you make, click the X on the right side of the selection.

Operator

Select the operator from the second drop-down list. In this example, it is is not.

IMPORTANT! You must SELECT from the drop-down list; if you simply type the information, the field remains blank. To clear any selection you make, click the X on the right side of the selection.

Value

Select the value from the third drop-down list. In this case, it is 6.

IMPORTANT! You must SELECT from the drop-down list; if you simply type the information, the field remains blank. To clear any selection you make, click the X on the right side of the selection.

Execute Query

Click Apply to execute the simple query. You may need to wait a moment for the filters to be applied.

 

2.After clicking Apply, you should see the results of the simple query as shown in the illustration below. The table beneath the illustration explains the numbered callouts.

Green Bar

A green bar appears underneath the Attributes tab, indicating a filter is set.

Attribute, Operator, Value

These are the attribute, operator, and value you selected.

Displayed Simple Query

This is the simple query defined by the attribute, operator, and value. The simple query is displayed in a left to right format.

Feature Count

This is the number of features found that match your query.

NOTE: The feature count includes all features identified by any currently defined layer, attribute, and spatial filters currently defined.

Action Buttons

•Clear Attribute Filters - Removes all attribute filter expressions you have applied from the Attributes tab. See: Clear Attribute Filters.

•Save Attribute and Spatial Filters - Activates the Saved tab and allows you to save the current attribute filter shown on the Attributes tab, along with the current spatial filter (if any), for future use. See: Save Attribute and Spatial Filters.

•Done - Returns you to the Condition Map with the filter applied. (You may also click the X in the upper right corner of the window.)

 

Related topics:

Define an AND / OR Query

Define a Complex Query

 

 

 

 

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