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2.4.3.
Advanced Search
Advanced Search functions are available for detailed search operations. They allow
searches on metadata displayed in the grid columns.
The Grid Filter bar can be displayed just over the Elements grid by clicking the Search
button above the grid:
To hide the Grid Filter bar, click the Search button once again.
See section "Advanced Search" on page 89 for more information on grid filters.
2.4.4.
Element Grid
Introduction
The Elements grid represents the content of the tree branch selected in the Tree view. .
It also returns the result of a search applied to a selected branch of the Tree view.
In the grid, elements are presented in rows and all their associated parameters and
metadata are in columns.
Elements Grid Header Contextual Menu
Right-clicking the grid header displays the grid contextual menu.
The options are described in the following table:
Option
Description
Hide
Hides the selected column.
Organize
The Select Columns window opens and allows the selection of
columns to display and in which order.
Save grid
organization
Saves the organization of the grid as it is displayed (columns selection,
order and size). It is saved by each user. Therefore, this organization
will be retained the next time the user logs in and opens the application.
Reset grid
organization
Returns the grid to the default grid organization.
Sorting the Elements in the Grid
At start of the application, items are sorted with most recent on top.
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