The Create Point Group dialog box has a Raw Desc Matching tab which you can use to quickly select points by their raw descriptions. The list on the Raw Desc Matching tab is based on the defined description key codes in the project.

Note Be sure to check the point list that is created when you select options on the Raw Desc Matching tab, especially when selecting raw descriptions that contain wildcards.

In this exercise, you will create a point group of borehole points which use the raw description "12."

1. From the Point Group Manager, click the Create Point Group icon (the left-most icon) to display the Create Point Group dialog box.

2. In the Group Name box, type Borehole.

3. On the Raw Desc Matching tab, select the "12" check box.

4. Click Apply to update the Point List.

5. Click OK to return to the Point Group Manager.

   Now you will lock the Borehole point group to prevent it from being edited.

6. Right-click the Borehole point group and select Lock Point Group Properties.

A lock icon is added to the point group to indicate that it is locked.