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Standard search
Search by default using a keyword. One or more fields are searched. Which fields depends on the object.
Running a standard search, generally only open objects (this can be changed in your personal settings) are searched. When using advanced search, usually all objects are included (unless configured otherwise).
How to search on a search(view) page?
type a keyword and;
click on ‘Search’ or press <enter>;
you can also specify/ change the standard search to:
include closed objects (only open = no);
change the find method;
change the search method.
Advanced search
Advanced search is used to filter on specific fields. You can open the advanced search option by clicking on the dropdown arrow to the right of the standard keyword search box.
An advanced filter page could for example look like this.
Search operators
Depending of the field type, certain operators will be available.
Method/ operator | Description |
|---|---|
= | |
<> | |
= (exact) | |
Contains | |
Not contains | |
Starts | |
Ends | |
Matches | |
Empty | |
Not empty |
Search results
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Filter box on the top right
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