Filtering Tasks in the Schedule

Schedule objects can contain hundreds of objects whose execution they automate. The Filter function helps you find objects in large Schedule objects quickly and easily.

Tip: You can share filtered lists with other users. You can also bookmark the filtered list to be able to access it quickly next time. For more information, see Bookmarking and Sharing Links.

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Displaying and Hiding the Filter Pane

Click the Filter button in the toolbar to open the Filter pane. Click it again to close it.

The first time you open the filter, it displays the three default filter criteria only (Name, Active, Type). These options are always visible and you cannot remove them from the pane.

Adding Filter Criteria

Click the Add Filter Criteria button.
Select a criterion from the dropdown list. You can use both the mouse and the keyboard.
The new filter section is added. Define the filter criteria and click the Filter button at the bottom of the pane to apply them.

Filter Options

Use the following criteria to restrict the list of objects:

Name

The Name field uses implicit wildcards at the beginning and at the end of the search string you enter here. Entering ABCDE actually triggers the search for *ABCDE*.

It is possible to use wildcard characters (* and ?) within the search string.

Type

The list contains all types of executable objects that can be inserted in a Schedule object.

Active

Restrict your search to tasks that are Active (executed by the Schedule) or Inactive (inserted in but not executed by the Schedule).

Start Offset (days)

In Start Offset (days) enter either the exact number of days or a range to be considered in the search. The start offset indicates how many days should pass between the beginning of a period turnaround and the activation of the task.

Start Time

Specify the time at which the filtered tasks should start. You can enter the time in both fields or in just one field.

Task Number

Tasks are assigned a sequential number when they are inserted in a Schedule object. Specify the number of the task you are searching for.