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New
This button adds a new filter to the list of filters. The currently entered
values from Filter name and Filter string will be used. If any of these
fields are empty, it will be set to "new".
Delete
This button deletes the selected filter. It will be greyed out, if no filter is
selected.
Filter
You can select a filter from this list (which will fill in the filter name
and filter string in the fields down the bottom of the dialog box).
Filter name:
You can change the name of the currently selected filter here.
Note!
The filter name will only be used in this dialog to identify
the filter for your convenience, it will not be used else-
where. You can add multiple filters with the same name,
but this is not very useful.
Filter string:
You can change the filter string of the currently selected filter here. Dis-
play Filter only: the string will be syntax checked while you are typing.
Add Expression...
Display Filter only: This button brings up the Add Expression dialog
box which assists in building filter strings. You can find more informa-
tion about the Add Expression dialog in
OK
Display Filter only: This button applies the selected filter to the current
display and closes the dialog.
Apply
Display Filter only: This button applies the selected filter to the current
display, and keeps the dialog open.
Save
Save the current settings in this dialog. The file location and format is
explained in
Appendix A, Configuration (and other) Files and Folders
.
Close
Close this dialog. This will discard unsaved settings.
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