====== Filter manager =====

The //filter manager// window allows you to create, edit or delete the filters that are used in the [[:plugins:calc:atFilterAM:alphaexpress|alpha export express]], [[:plugins:calc:atFilterAM:filteram|filter attributes map]] and [[:plugins:fileio:l3dt_atlas|TGEA atlas (blended terrain) export]] options. The window is opened using the '//Extensions->atFilterAM->Filter manager//' menu option.

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The controls are explained below:

===== << New filter >> =====

To create a new filter, double-click on the '<< new filter >>' option in the filter list. This option will pass you on to the [[plugins:calc:atfilteram:filtereditor|filter editor]] window.

===== Edit =====

To edit a filter, select it from the filter list and click on the 'edit' button. This option will pass you on to the [[plugins:calc:atfilteram:filtereditor|filter editor]] window.

===== Rename =====

To change the name of a filter, select the filter from the list and click on the 'rename' button. You will be asked to enter the filter name using a standard text-entry window. Names may not be duplicated, and cannot contain the following characters:

  * . (period)
  * ' (apostrophe)
  * " (quotation mark)
  * <
  * >

===== Delete =====

To delete a filter, select the filter from the list and click on the 'delete' button.