Saved filters

Saved filters

Overview

The Filters page allows you to create, manage, and organize saved filter combinations for quick access throughout the application. Saved filters help you quickly find specific groups of trackables based on property values.

Access: Applications > [Your Application] > Filters menu (left navigation)
URL Pattern: `/applications/{application_id}/filters`


Page Layout

Filter List

- Left panel showing all saved filters
- Search bar to find filters by name
- Create new filter button (+ icon)
- Each filter shows:
  - Filter name
  - Filter icon (if configured)
  - Number of filter rules
  - Display status (shown in filter panel or not)

Filter Details

- Right panel showing selected filter details
- Filter rules with property types and values [ 1 ]
- Edit and delete options [ 2 ]
- Display toggle for filter panel visibility

Creating and Managing Filters


Create Filter

1. Click the + button (bottom-right)
2. Configure filter:
   - Name: Enter descriptive filter name (required)
   - Description: Enter filter description (optional)
   - Icon: Select Font Awesome icon (optional)
     - Selected icon displays in read-only field
     - Use search field below to find icons by name
     - Click icon button to select
   - Is Displayed: Toggle to show/hide filter in quick filter panels
3. Add filter rules:
   - Click Add Rule button
   - Configure: Property Type + Operand + Value (see [Filter Rules User Guide](FILTER_RULES_USER_GUIDE.md))
   - Add multiple rules as needed (all use AND logic)
4. Click Save


Using Saved Filters

In Locations Page

1. Go to Locations page
2. Saved filters appear in left panel
3. Click filter chip to apply
4. Trackables list filters immediately
5. Map updates to show filtered trackables

In Tags & Assets Page

1. Go to Tags & Assets page
2. Saved filters appear in filter section
3. Click filter to apply
4. List updates to show matching trackables

Quick Access

- Displayed filters appear as chips
- One-click application
- Visual indicator when active
- Click again to deselect

Filter Icons


Selecting Icons

- Browse Font Awesome free icons
- Search by keyword
- Preview before selecting
- Icons appear in filter chips

Icon Benefits

- Visual identification
- Faster filter recognition
- Professional appearance
- Consistent UI

Icon Examples

Icons are Font Awesome icons. Browse available icons at: https://fontawesome.com/icons

Common Filter Examples

Low Batery Devices

- Property: Battery Level
- Operand: Lesser or Equal (≤)
- Value: 25
- Use: Find devices needing battery replacement

Staff Members

- Property: Category
- Operand: Equal (=)
- Value: "Staff"
- Use: Track staff locations

Multi-Criteria Example

- Rule 1: Category = "Equipment"
- Rule 2: Battery ≤ 50
- Rule 3: Is Active = true


Low Battery Devices

- Property: Battery Level
- Operand: Lesser or Equal (≤)
- Value: 25

Staff Members

- Property: Category
- Operand: Equal (=)
- Value: "Staff"

Multi-Criteria Example

- Rule 1: Category = "Equipment"
- Rule 2: Battery ≤ 50
- Rule 3: Is Active = true

Troubleshooting

Filter Not Appearing

- Check "Display in Filter Panel" is enabled
- Refresh page
- Verify filter was saved successfully
- Check you have view permissions

Filter Returns No Results

- Verify property values exist
- Check operand is correct
- Test each rule individually
- Ensure trackables match all rules

Cannot Edit Filter

- Check you have edit permissions
- Verify you're the filter creator
- Contact administrator for access
- Try refreshing page

Icn Not Displaying

- Verify icon code is valid Font Awesome icon
- Check icon is from free collection
- Try different icon
- Clear browser cache




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