filter-objects ("fob")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Format ribbon > Filter > All.

  • Using the command line, enter "filter-objects" and press ENTER.

  • Use the quick key combination "fob".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate filter-objects and click Run.

Command Overview

Apply a filter expression to all overlay objects, regardless of type.

This command makes it possible to selectively display and work with overlay objects sharing a common attribute which can be used to filter across all objects such as zone field called ZONE present in strings, drillholes and block model objects.

See Logical Expressions.

Command steps:

  1. Run the command.

    The Expression Builder displays.

  2. Enter or construct a valid filter expression. See Filtering Data.

  3. Click OK.

Command Automation

You can automate by passing this command and parameters into oDmApp.ParseCommand(), using any COM-aware scripting language.

Note: For more information on scripting in Studio NPVS+, please refer to your Scripting Tutorial (Help > Scripting Tutorial).

Example Parameter String (JS):

oDmApp.ParseCommand("filter-objects 'AU>1.0' '$'";

Where:

  • 'AU>1.0' is the filterExpressionToken(s): one or more argument tokens parsed and concatenated into the filter expression string.

  • '$' is the '$': a terminator token that can be used to end expression parsing explicitly.

Parameters Table

Parameter Description Reqd? Example Syntax
filterExpressionToken(s)

One or more argument tokens parsed and concatenated into the filter expression string.

 Y 'AU>1.0'
'$'

A terminator token that can be used to end expression parsing explicitly.

 Y '$'

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