Filtering Data

 

Purpose

Filter the items in a grid list to display records with specific data field values.

 

Where to find

The Filter function  is available next to a column name in a grid list.

 

How to… Filter data in a grid list

  1. Click  next to a column name in the grid list.

  2. The Filter dialog opens.

  3. Select a specific filter criteria. For example:

  4. Click Grid View Filter.

What can I do?

These tools are available in the Filter dialog:

Click…

To…

Select All

Select all records (ticked), or deselect all records (not ticked).

Show rows with a value that

Select the Operator and specify the filter criteria.

Refer below to Operators in the Filter dialog.

Match case

Match the case of the filter with the case of the data (ticked), or
do not match the case of the data (not ticked).

Clear Filter

Clear filter criteria for the column.

Filter Grid

Filter the grid list using the specified filter criteria.

Operators in the Filter dialog box

Different operators are available for alphanumeric values, numeric values, and True/False values, which determine the range of items that appear in the grid list:

Use

To list items with a value that is…

Is equal to

Equal to the specified characters.

For example, list the Work Order with a Work Order Code that is equal to “R00120”.

Is not equal to

Not equal to the specified characters.

For example, list the Work Orders with a Work Order Code that is not equal to “R00120”.

Starts With

Starts with the specified characters.

For example, list the Work Orders with a Work Order Code that starts with “R”.

Contains

Includes the specified characters.

For example, list the Work Orders with a Work Order Code that includes the characters “12”.

Ends With

Ends with the specified characters.

For example, list the Work Orders with a Work Order Code that ends with “20”.