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Filter

Filter limits data visibility on your map using logical expressions (e.g., supermarkets with specific names) or spatial expressions (e.g., points within a bounding box). The filter allows you to focus on relevant information without altering original data. It works with point layers and polygon layers containing number and string data types.

Filter tool in GOAT

How to use the filter​

Single Expression Filtering​

1
Select the layer to filter and click on the Filter Filter Icon icon on the tools bar on the right.
2
The Active Layer selector shows the currently selected layer for filtering.
3
Click + Add Expression to add a new filter expression.
4
Choose Logical Expression or Spatial Expression to define your filter type.
5
Select the Field (attribute) to filter by.
6
Choose the Operator. Available options vary by data type: number and string.
Expressions for numberExpressions for string
isis
is notis not
includesincludes
excludesexcludes
is at leaststarts with
is less thanends with
is at mostcontains the text
is greater thandoesn't contain the text
is betweenis empty string
is not empty string
Hint

For the expressions "includes" and "excludes", multiple values can be selected.

7
Set your filter criteria. The map updates automatically and shows a filter icon on the filtered layer.
Filter Result in GOAT

Multiple Expressions Filtering​

Combine multiple filters by repeating steps 3-7 for each expression. In Filter results, choose Match all filters (AND) or Match at least one filter (OR) to control how filters interact.

Logic Operators

Delete Expressions and Filters​

Remove single expressions: Click on the more options Options menu next to the expression, then click Delete to remove the expression.

Delete

Remove whole filter: Click Clear Filter at the bottom of the Filter menu to remove all filters.

Clear Filters