Modifying Filters

You can modify filter parameters and items using related features in the Filter panel.

Note

Click in the filter parameter to hide its filter item(s).

Adding and Removing Filter Items

Filter items are the conditions (items) you define within a filter parameter to specify the search results.

To add a filter item(s):

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, select a filter parameter and click .

3. In the Add Filter Items dialog box, tick a filter item(s) or type the item in the Filter by text field for a quick search.

   

   Add Filter Items Dialog Box

4. If everything is set, click APPLY . ROCK MAKER then navigates you to the Filter panel homepage, where you can find the added filter items.

   

   Adding a Filter Item(s)

To remove a filter item(s):

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click next to the corresponding filter parameter.

3. In the Add Filter Items dialog box, untick a filter item(s) and click APPLY .

   

   Add Filter Items Dialog Box

Selecting All Filters

To select all filters:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click the SELECT ALL button .

   

   SELECT ALL Button in Filter Panel

Selecting and Unselecting All Filter Items in a Filter Parameter

To select all filter items in a filter parameter:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click next to the corresponding filter parameter.

3. Click Select All.

   

   Select All Option

To unselect all filter items in a filter parameter:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click next to the corresponding filter parameter.

3. Click Unselect All.

   

   Unselect All Option

Applying Conditions (Items) in the Filter Panel

You must apply a condition(s) to refine the search results.

To apply a filter(s):

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, select a filter item(s) from the corresponding filter parameter and click APPLY .

   

   Applying a Condition(s) in the Filter Panel

Resetting Filters

To reset a filter(s):

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click RESET to remove all filter items and parameters.

   

   RESET Button in Filter Panel

Disabling and Enabling Filters

Note

Enable Filter is the default setting.

To disable filters:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click next to SELECT ALL and untick Enable Filter. Then, click APPLY to display all results.

   

   Disabling Filters

To enable filters:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click next to SELECT ALL and click Enable Filter. Then, click APPLY to display filtered results.

   

   Enabling Filters

Disabling and Enabling Distinct Rows

Distinct Rows, enabled by default, refines the search results by hiding duplicate and redundant results.

To disable Distinct Rows:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click next to SELECT ALL and untick Distinct Rows.

   

   Distinct Rows Option

To enable Distinct Rows:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. In the Filter panel, click next to SELECT ALL and click Distinct Rows.

   

   Distinct Rows Option

Using Invert Selection in Filter Items

You can use Invert Selection to invert selected filter items. This unselects currently selected items and selects the previously unselected ones.

To invert the selected filter items:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. Click next to a corresponding filter parameter and select Invert Selection.

   

   Inverting Selection

Selecting Only One Filter Item

To select only one filter item:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. Double-click a filter item.

   

   Double Clicking to Select Only One Filter Item

Arranging Filter Item View

You can display the filter items in a list or range view.

List View

To apply the List view:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. Click the List view button next to a filter parameter.

   

   List View

Range View

To apply the Range View:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. Click the Range View button next to a filter parameter.

3. Define the range values in the corresponding fields.

   • For the Start Date and End Date fields, select the start and end values in each field.

     

     Range View: Start Date and End Date Fields

   • For a slider bar, drag the bar to the left or right accordingly.

     

     Range View: Slider Bar

Setting a Filter Parameter as a Master Filter

Note

You can only set one filter parameter as a master filter. Selecting another filter parameter as a master overrides the existing master filter.

To select a master filter:

1. In the Result or Canvas menu, click the Filter button on the top right bar.

2. Click the Master Filter button next to a filter parameter. The selected filter parameter is placed at the top of the Filter panel and becomes a top-priority filter parameter.

   

   Selecting a Filter Parameter as a Master Filter

Related Topics:

• Info Menu

• Result Menu