Creating a filter

To create a new filter in the EGL form editor, follow these steps:
  1. Open a form group in the form editor.
  2. In the form editor, click the Filters button. The Filters window opens.
  3. In the Filters view, click the New button. The New Filter dialog opens.
  4. In the New Filter dialog, type a name for the filter and click OK.
  5. Select the forms to be displayed while the filter is active by doing one or more of the following steps:
    • Clear the check boxes next to the forms you want hidden by the filter.
    • Select the check boxes next to the forms you want shown by the filter.
    • Click the Select All button to show every form.
    • Click the Deselect All button to hide every form.
  6. Click OK.

    The new filter is now active. You can switch filters by using the list next to the Filters button.

Related concepts
EGL form editor overview
Editing form groups with the EGL form editor
Display options for the EGL form editor
Form filters in the EGL form editor

Related tasks
Creating a form in the EGL form editor

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