Form filters window
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Form filters
Purpose of window¶
This window allows you to set filters on forms. These filters are elements and/or nodes of the dimensions tree that are added and modified in the form filters definition area and determine the data managed in the form.
What it looks like
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Action buttons in all windows. See Configuration window structure. |
| B | Dimensions tree |
| C | Buttons specific to the window |
| D | Form filters definition area |
| E | Table of properties of the selected element in the definition area |
Window sections
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Dimensions tree | Show the list of available dimensions. - system dimensions (scenario, period, account, entity...) - custom dimensions (customisable, up to a maximum of 5. E.g. products, cost centres...) - specific reporting dimensions (e.g. period length) |
| Form filters definition area | Show the list of filters currently set on the form. |
| Properties table | - Allows you to manage the editable attributes of the selected dimension or filter. |
Buttons in window
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Adds one or several elements or nodes selected in the dimensions tree to the form filters definition area. | |
| Only with filters with the OR function already defined. Allows you to remove one or more elements from filters defined as OR. | |
| Removes the selected filter. |
Properties table
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Expands a set of details which change a filter property. | |
| Expands the list of possible values for the property. | |
| Opens the property configuration window. |
For details of the possible options in relation to properties, see Form filter properties.